Millions of unmarried couples in Germany share homes and raise children. But marriage still changes taxes, inheritance rights, healthcare authority and pensions. Continue reading The Cost of Staying Unmarried in Germany: What Marriage Changes
A DW documentary shows how expensive education can leave international students struggling. This guide explains how to compare German university offers and investigate their real value before paying. Continue reading A German Master’s Degree Can Cost €25,000. How Do You Know It Is Worth It?
How much take-home salary do you need for a €350,000 home in Germany? November 2026 mortgage rates, deposits, purchase costs and realistic monthly budgets. Continue reading How Much Salary Do You Need to Buy a €350,000 Home in Germany?
France’s debt is growing, but Macron is making military commitments that extend beyond the war. What will they cost, and how independent is Paris? Continue reading France Owes €3.46 Trillion. How Long Can Macron Keep Funding Ukraine?
A gunman allegedly targeted people he perceived as Muslim or African near Paris. France recorded an 88% rise in anti-Muslim incidents in 2025. Continue reading A Gunman Targeted Muslims in France. The Warning Signs Were Already There.
Why are Polish workers leaving Germany? New migration figures reveal how living costs, bureaucracy and Poland’s digital progress are changing their choices. Continue reading Germany Pays More. Poland Makes Life Easier. Why Are Polish Workers Going Home?
Nearly one in three foreign adults lives in overcrowded housing. Germany is spending billions on homes, but can its housing policies support skilled immigration? Continue reading Germany Needs Foreign Workers. But Where Are They Supposed to Live?
Merz’s satisfaction has fallen to 10% as the AfD leads polls. Germany’s Ukraine commitments raise questions about spending, public trust and diplomacy. Continue reading Germany’s Leaders Want to Confront Russia. But Do German Voters Want the Same?
Food prices remain far above their 2020 levels, even as average wages recover. Why are German households still struggling, and what does that mean for political trust? Continue reading Germany Says Inflation Is Falling. Why Do So Many People Still Feel Poorer?
Germany plans €139.6 billion in defence spending for 2027. Can its industrial economy sustain the cost while energy prices remain high? Continue reading Germany Is Spending Billions on Defence. Can Its Economy Afford the Bill?
