Interest in moving to Germany has surged among those who would rather avoid Trump's presidency. The Local spoke with an American in Berlin to unpack the differences between the countries, and how the president-elect may impact life.
It's well-known that Europeans enjoy far better vacation benefits than US workers, but the advantages don't end there. Here are five benefits to the German system for workers.
Former President Donald Trump closed in on victory in the US election on Wednesday. We asked The Local’s American readers in Germany how they felt about the results.
Thanks to job opportunities and a healthy work-life balance, Germany is an attractive destination for international residents. What should Americans know before moving across the pond?
US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany on Friday, a government source said this weekend, after a previously planned trip was cancelled due to Hurricane Milton.
With the US Presidential election just around the corner, diplomats and politicians in Germany are eagerly waiting to see which candidate they will deal with for the next four years. Here's what a Harris victory would mean for Germany.
Germany said on Friday that US President Joe Biden will travel to the country on October 10th to 12th, and would host an international meeting to discuss military support for Ukraine.
Joe Biden will travel to Angola next month in his first and probably only visit to Africa as president, also stopping off in Germany as he shores up US alliances in his final months in office.
Germany hit back on Wednesday at claims made by US presidential candidate Donald Trump over the country's energy network - and also mocked his baseless claim that immigrants are eating Americans' pets.
US citizens in Germany can hit the road and drive freely with their US licence for up to six months after their arrive. After that they need a German licence. But what it takes to do so varies widely from state to state.
The United States on Thursday announced its approval of a $5 billion sale of up to 600 Patriot missiles and related equipment to Germany, which has donated several of the advanced air defence systems to Ukraine.
From 2026 the US plans to station far-reaching weapons systems in Germany, according to a joint announcement by the two countries. The move signals a clear intention by the current US administration to back its NATO allies in Europe.
Following the success of the former US leader in Iowa state Republican primaries, German politicians called for the Bundesrepublik to brace itself for another Trump presidency - especially when it comes to defence spending.
US President Joe Biden hosts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Washington Friday for talks on charting the way ahead in their support for Ukraine, after friction over tank deliveries to Kyiv.
Germany will supply Ukraine with about 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles within weeks as part of a new phase of support coordinated with the US, a government spokesman said on Friday.
The Local editor Rachel Stern, an American mom in Germany, details how she's seen children brought up in the Bundesrepublik - and the often stark contrast to parenting styles in the USA.
Both Germany and the USA have relaxed travel restrictions recently, while new flights will make it even easier to travel between the two countries. Here's a look at the details.
Olaf Scholz makes his Washington debut as German chancellor on Monday, trying to dispel doubts over Berlin's resolve to stand up to Russia in the standoff over Ukraine.
The US will soon allow vaccinated travellers to re-enter the country after an 18-month ban. Here's what it means for people travelling between Germany and the US.
From using only a fork to separating salad leaves with a knife, several German culinary practices cut into the heart of The Local's Rachel Stern's prior American norms.
Merkel's final trip to Washington D.C. was overshadowed by disastrous flooding in western Germany that saw more than 90 people lose their lives on Thursday. The Chancellor promised aid to those affected.
Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit the White House in her diplomatic swan song on Thursday, underlining how important the veteran German leader has been to the transatlantic relationship, but also highlighting the unanswered questions she leaves behind.
