Bilateral Support to Ukraine Reached €342 Billion

Key Takeaways Bilateral Aid to Ukraine Per Country Rank Country Aid (In billion €) Financial Humanitarian Military Total 1 United States 47.30 3.42 64.62 115.33 2 EU (Commission and Council) […] The post Bilateral Support to Ukraine Reached €342 Bill...

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Mar 02, 2026
Save Taxes on Severance Pay in Germany

Severance pay (Abfindung) is not subject to social security contributions. But it is subject to income tax. As you get the whole severance pay in a single month alongside your […] The post Save Taxes on Severance Pay in Germany appeared first on Germ...

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Mar 01, 2026
Germany’s 10 Most Expensive Diagnosis Groups

Key Takeaways Top Diagnosis Groups by Cost of Illness Rank Diagnosis Cost National Total (In Mill. €) Per Resident (In €) 1 Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands, and jaws 32,838 390 […] The post Germany’s 10 Most Expensive Diagnosis Groups appear...

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Mar 01, 2026
No More Paperwork to Get Kindergeld

The German government has drafted a law to automatically pay the child’s benefit (Kindergeld) into your bank account. You no longer have to apply for it. The new law for […] The post No More Paperwork to Get Kindergeld appeared first on GermanPedia.

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Feb 28, 2026
EU Military Manpower Changed Since 2020

Key Takeaways Active military personnel refer to full-time soldiers currently serving in a country’s armed forces. It excludes reserves and paramilitary units. Across the 27 EU member states, active manpower […] The post EU Military Manpower Changed...

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Feb 28, 2026
Sexual Violence and Rape Increased in the EU

Key Takeaways Police-Recorded Sexual Violence Cases in the EU Country Number of Sexual Violence Offences 2008 2023 % Change France 24,031 89,619 +272.9% Germany 56,784 52,656 –7.3% Sweden 14,058 20,210 […] The post Sexual Violence and Rape Increased...

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Feb 27, 2026
Top 10 Largest Employers in Germany

Key Takeaways Companies with the Highest Employment in Germany Rank Company Employees (in thousands) Germany-based Employees (in %) Worldwide Germany-based 1 Edeka Zentrale 413,000 413,000 100.0% 2 Volkswagen 646,501 293,338 […] The post Top 10 Large...

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Feb 26, 2026
Germany’s Average Temperature Is Getting Warmer

Key Takeaways Average Temperature in Germany Over Time Year Value (in Celsius) 1994 9.7 1999 9.5 2000 9.9 2002 9.6 2006 9.5 2007 9.9 2008 9.5 2011 9.6 2014 10.3 […] The post Germany’s Average Temperature Is Getting Warmer appeared first on GermanPedi...

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Feb 25, 2026
Women Are Increasing in Managerial Roles Across the EU

Key Takeaways Female Share of Managers in the EU Rank Country Women in managerial positions (% out of Total) Change in p.p. 2002 2024 1 Sweden 30.7% 44.4% +13.7 2 […] The post Women Are Increasing in Managerial Roles Across the EU appeared first on G...

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Feb 24, 2026