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Buying an Apartment in Germany? Four Laws Foreign Residents Should Understand First

Munaeem Jamal

Foreigners can buy apartments in Germany, but residence rights, owners’ association bills and tax rules can change the true cost. Four laws every buyer should understand. Continue reading Buying an Apartment in Germany? Four Laws Foreign Residents Should Understand First

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The “Unpaid Monday” Debate: Is Germany Cutting Your Sick Pay?

In Berlin’s political corridors, a controversial relic of the 1990s is making a comeback. The CDU/CSU coalition, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is floating a proposal to reinstate the “Karenztag”—effectively making the first day of sick leave unpaid for employees. … Continue reading The “Unpaid Monday” Debate: Is Germany Cutting Your Sick Pay?