Preventive Medical Check-Ups in Germany

Your public health insurance covers the following preventive medical checkups. Best dental insurance in Germany -> You get further gender-specific medical examinations (G-BA). Preventive medical checkups for women in Germany […] The post Preventiv...

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Feb 15, 2026
Children Born Outside Marriage in Germany

Key takeaways Births Outside Marriage in Germany Year Share (%) Change in percentage points 1950 10.6 — 1960 7.6 −3.0 1965 5.8 −1.8 1970 7.2 +1.4 1975 8.5 +1.3 1980 […] The post Children Born Outside Marriage in Germany appeared first on GermanPedia.

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Feb 15, 2026
EU–India Trade Agreement in Numbers

Key takeaways The European Union and India trade over €180 billion in goods and services each year. In 2024, EU exports to India included: Together, this trade supports around 800,000 […] The post EU–India Trade Agreement in Numbers appeared first on...

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Feb 14, 2026
Average Pension in Germany by Federal State

Key Takeaways Germany’s Average Pension by State State Average Monthly Gross Pension Amount (In €)  Average* Men Women Saarland 1,805 2,002 1,440 Nordrhein-Westfalen 1,773 2,005 1,455 Berlin-Ost 1,756 1,847 1,682 […] The post Average Pension in Germa...

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Feb 13, 2026
Germany is Losing €100 Billion Every Year

Key Takeaways Germany’s Public Budget Balance Year Expenditure (In € bn) Revenue (In € bn) Balance (In € bn)  2025 (Q1-Q3) 1,598.0 1,490.5 –107.6 2024 2,082.1 1,977.6 –104.4 2023 1,951.9 […] The post Germany is Losing €100 Billion Every Year appeared...

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Feb 12, 2026
Top Relocation Destinations for Germans

Key Takeaways German emigrants’ most popular European destinations Rank Country Population (in thousands) 1 Switzerland 324 2 Austria 232.7 3 Spain 128.0 4 France 91.4 5 Netherlands 85.2 6 Belgium […] The post Top Relocation Destinations for Germans...

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Feb 11, 2026
Germany’s Coldest Winters

Key Takeaways Coldest Winters in Germany Rank Year Temperature (in °C) 1 1962/63 -5.5 2 1939/40 -5.0 3 1928/29 -4.8 4 1946/47 -4.6 5 1941/42 -4.0 6 1894/95 -3.4 7 […] The post Germany’s Coldest Winters appeared first on GermanPedia.

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Feb 10, 2026
Who is Responsible for Clearing Snow and Ice in Germany?

You, as a property owner, are responsible for clearing snow and ice in front of your property during winter. This includes access to the building and, usually, to the sidewalk […] The post Who is Responsible for Clearing Snow and Ice in Germany? appe...

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Feb 10, 2026
EU Unicorn Startups: Which Countries Lead and Why

Key Takeaways The distribution of unicorn startups within the European Union is highly uneven. A small group of countries accounts for the majority of EU unicorns, while many member states have […] The post EU Unicorn Startups: Which Countries Lead a...

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Feb 09, 2026
Deduct Childcare Costs From Taxes in Germany

You can claim childcare costs as a special expense to reduce your tax burden. In your 2025 tax return, you can deduct 80% of your childcare costs. However, the tax office sets a maximum limit of €4,800 per […] The post Deduct Childcare Costs From Tax...

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Feb 09, 2026