What Your German Employer Is Legally Required to Tell You

Since 1 January 2026, every employer in Germany must provide “Fair Integration” information to employees from non-EU countries (Drittstaatsangehörige). The employer must offer this information in writing no later than […] The post What Your German Em...

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Mar 15, 2026
Germany Athletes with Longest Olympic Careers

Key Takeaways Competing at one Olympic Games is rare.Competing at six or more is exceptional. Across both Summer and Winter Olympics, only a small group of German athletes has reached […] The post Germany Athletes with Longest Olympic Careers appeare...

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Mar 10, 2026
Top 20 Largest Employers in Berlin

Key Takeaways Rank Company Industry Employees* % Change 1 Deutsche Bahn (inkl. S-Bahn Berlin) Transport/Logistics 27,414 +2.3% 2 Charité Health 24,332 +3.6% 3 Vivantes-Netzwerk für Gesundheit Health 20,215 +5.2% 4 […] The post Top 20 Largest Employer...

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Mar 09, 2026
Bürgergeld Is Being Replaced: Changes That Affect You

The Bundestag passed a draft law on 5 March 2026 to reform the basic income support system for job seekers. The Bürgergeld payment will be renamed “Grundsicherungsgeld.” The core principle […] The post Bürgergeld Is Being Replaced: Changes That Affec...

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Mar 09, 2026
Germany’s Gender Pay Gap in Full-Time Work Falls to 9%

Key Takeaways Full-Time Employee Median Monthly Earnings By Gender Year Gross monthly earnings (In €) % Difference Total Male  Female 2013 2,954 3,136 2,631 19.2% 2014 3,024 3,206 2,705 18.5% 2015 […] The post Germany’s Gender Pay Gap in Full-Time Wo...

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Mar 08, 2026
German Students Protest Against New Military Service Law

On 5 March 2026, tens of thousands of high school students across Germany walked out of their classrooms in protest. They protested against the Wehrdienstmodernisierungsgesetz, Germany’s new military service law. […] The post German Students Protest...

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Mar 08, 2026
Germany’s Average Working Age Is Getting Older

Key Takeaways Employed Persons by Age Group in Germany Age Group Employed (in millions, % out of total) % Change 1991-04 2024 15–19 1.64 (4.4%) 1.14 (2.7%) –30% 20–24 4.34 […] The post Germany’s Average Working Age Is Getting Older appeared first on...

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Mar 07, 2026