Deduct Stock Losses From Taxes in Germany?

You can deduct stock losses from taxes in Germany. However, there are the following exceptions. How does stock loss offsetting work? Suppose you are single and hold two stocks: Other […] The post Deduct Stock Losses From Taxes in Germany? appeared fi...

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Feb 08, 2026
Why 1.3 Million Retirees Are Back at Work in Germany?

The employment rate for Germans aged 65-69 has risen from 13% in 2013 to 20% in 2023 [2]. According to the latest Altersübergangs-Report from the Institute for Work and Qualification […] The post Why 1.3 Million Retirees Are Back at Work in Germany?...

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Feb 08, 2026
Unicorn Startups in Germany

Key Takeaways A unicorn is a privately held company valued at over $1 billion, typically following a late-stage funding round. The label reflects market expectations, not profitability or maturity. In […] The post Unicorn Startups in Germany appeared...

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Feb 08, 2026
BAMF Freezes Integration Course Applications

Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) stopped approving new applications for state-funded integration courses in December 2025. The freeze affects thousands of migrants who need language training to […] The post BAMF Freezes Inte...

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Feb 07, 2026
Italy is the Old Man of Europe

Key Takeaways Median Age of the European Union’s Population  Rank Country Median Age 1 Italy 48.4 2 Portugal 46.9 3 Bulgaria 46.8 4 Greece 46.6 5 Germany 45.7ᵇ 6 Croatia […] The post Italy is the Old Man of Europe appeared first on GermanPedia.

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Feb 07, 2026
Europe’s GDP Grew, But the Ranking Hardly Changed

Key Takeaways European Countries’ GDP at Current Prices Rank Country GDP (in € bn) Change in % 2016 2024 1 Germany 3,195.2 4,329.0 +35.5% 2 France 2,231.8 2,919.9 +30.8% 3 […] The post Europe’s GDP Grew, But the Ranking Hardly Changed appeared first...

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Feb 04, 2026
How Sick Leave in Germany Has Changed Since the 1990s

Key Takeaways Average Sick Leave per Employee in Germany Year Average No. of Sick Leave (in working days) 1991 12.7 1992 12.7 1993 12.3 1994 12.4 1995 13.0 1996 12.0 […] The post How Sick Leave in Germany Has Changed Since the 1990s appeared first on...

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Feb 01, 2026