Cannabis possession limit for students: what is allowed
Under the KCanG, adults may possess up to 25 grams for personal use. At the place of residence the limit is 50 grams and up to three plants. What this means for students.
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Do I Have to See a Family Doctor First? Primary Care Explained
Today you can choose doctors freely under section 76 SGB V. A primary care system is announced but not enacted. What is planned and what it means for students.
Parental Allowance Reform 2027: What Is Confirmed and Open
The parental allowance reform for 2027 is announced but not yet adopted. This status overview shows what the government confirms and which questions remain open.
Applying for Your First Job: Timeline From Advert to Contract
How the application process for your first job works in Germany: stages from the job advert to the signed contract, typical timeframes and statutory notice and leave rules.
Writing a Job Application with AI: What Is Allowed and What Stands Out
Whether you may use AI for a job application depends mainly on the advert’s requirements. Which personal data to keep out of AI tools under GDPR Article 5, and how to write a credible application.
Reading a Work Reference: What the Grades and Phrases Really Mean
What “to our full satisfaction” and “always to our full satisfaction” mean under German case law, how the grades are assigned and when you can object to a reference.
Weekly Working Hours Instead of the Eight-Hour Day
Germany’s Working Hours Act sets a daily limit of eight hours. What a draft on weekly working time reportedly contains and what it could mean for people starting work.
Getting around cheaply as a student: tickets, e-scooters, licence
The Deutschlandticket costs 66.80 euros per month from 2027 according to the transport ministers conference. Overview of semester ticket, e-scooters and driving licence.
Switching Your Salary Account: What to Watch For
Switching your salary account in Germany: how the statutory account switching service works, which deadlines apply to old and new bank and what you do for your pay.
When Your Bank Raises Fees: What You Can Do as a Customer
If your bank raises account fees, fixed rules apply: a two-month notice, deemed consent and your termination right under section 675g BGB. Here is how to respond.
