To trim its 2024 budget, German politicians proposed reducing access to Elterngeld (parental allowance) to couples who earn less than €150,000 a year. Who would be cut off, and is the move justified?
Under the new Skilled Worker Immigration Act, foreigners in Germany will not only be able to reunify with their spouses and children, but also their parents and step-parents as well.
As of June 14th, anyone turning 18 this year can sign up for €200 worth of free books, music, theatre and cinema tickets under Germany's 'Kulturpass' scheme. Here's why and how they can use it.
In Germany, one in five women remains childless after the end of childbearing age, according to Germany's Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday. But the figure varies greatly based on their region and education level.
Debates over obligatory German language tests before school are once again raging in Germany, with the CDU arguing that the move would improve integration. Here's what's going on.
According to a new international study published on Tuesday, one in four children in the fourth year of school in Germany cannot read properly - placing the Bundesrepublik behind many other countries.
The Society for the German Language on Monday announced its latest list of the most popular newborn names. Here's what they share in common, and how they differ from German-speaking neighbouring countries.
When Kitas (daycare centres) close for a few days during a strike, working parents suddenly face a problem. What happens if no other childcare is available? Does the employer then have to allow paid leave?
A new survey published by Germany's Ministry for Family Affairs assessed the mood of parents amid rising living costs. Single parents, in particular, are feeling the strain.
Germany recently expanded its child benefit payments to €250 per child. Now the government is looking to expand benefits further, in a centralised application system with less bureaucracy. Here's what you need to know.
Bonn-based dating and relationships coach Sami Wunder shared her own success story with The Local's Germany in Focus podcast, as well as some tips for those looking for love in Germany.
We were flooded with more than 100 responses in just a few days to our survey about the secrets of a successful relationship with Germans. From grappling with directness and punctuality to embracing cultural differences, here's what our readers had to say.
As nurseries around Germany struggle to find enough workers to cater to demand, a court has ruled that parents shouldn't be turned away simply on the basis of low staff.
Overcrowded patient rooms, days-long stays in the ER, transfer of sick babies to hospitals more than 100 kilometers away: the current wave of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in Germany is pushing children's hospitals to their limits.Â
For the first time, fathers in Germany will receive two weeks guaranteed paid time off work following the birth of their child, said Family Minister Lisa Paus.
As part of its energy relief package, the German government has agreed to increase child benefits by more than expected for the first, second and third child in the family.
Having children is a costly business, but luckily in Germany, there is help. As well as affordable childcare, there are other benefits you can claim if you have children in Germany. Here are the details.
If a baby is born in Germany, does the child become Deutsch? The answer may not be so straightforward, for both foreign and sometimes even German parents.
It's easy to find yourself drowning in paperwork in Germany, and you may even be tempted to clear out some documents you don't think you need anymore. Before you do: make sure they're not on this list.
When it comes to affordable childcare in Germany, it can be something of a postcode lottery. Here's what you need to know about the fees for Kitas in various German states.
