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
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