Lionel Hasse

The destination country issues the working holiday visa. This checklist shows the steps, the checks you need and why age limits differ by country.

The Bundestag is debating an opt-out model for organ donation. Here is what applies today, what the drafts propose and why the outcome is still open.

From 1 January 2027 the minimum wage, the minijob limit and retirement provision change. This overview covers what has been passed, what is open and the deadlines for your first job.

The Schätzerkreis expects 2.9 percent for 2027. This guide explains why the average is only a calculated figure for your health insurer.

Rent, shared flats, halls of residence, deposit, service charges and housing benefit: this overview gives students in Germany the key rules and links every topic.

The Bundestag has passed the Frühstart-Rente, but the procedure is not complete. What is settled, what remains open and what parents should know now.

How the landlord allocates heating costs under German rules, how flatmates can split them and which deadlines apply. With a worked example from November 2026.

Altersvorsorgedepot offers differ in costs per year, product type and payout rules. Comparison criteria and a worked example, November 2026 status.

Applications often rely on the overall Abitur grade, but each university sets its own conversion. Follow these steps to calculate it correctly and avoid common mistakes.

The 2026 German tax return is due by 2 August 2027 without a tax adviser. How the deadline is calculated and what a tax adviser changes is explained in this guide.