The German Bundestag has cleared the governing coalition's draft law allowing dual citizenship and the legislation is scheduled to hit the Bundesrat on Friday. It's still not exactly clear when the new rules will actually come into force - but late May looks likely.
With recent delays to the citizenship reforms and the slow naturalisation process, some might want to apply for German citizenship and then leave the country due to changes in life circumstances. Is this possible?
With the colder weather creeping in, many people in Germany will be wondering if they should start heating their homes. Here's what you need to bear in mind.
Video footage of an American tourist arriving in Europe with a giant suitcase filled with nothing but Diet Coke to drink on her holiday has been causing much hilarity - but is it true that Diet Coke is banned or restricted in EU countries?
Germans value punctuality - and that means also showing up for commitments. So what happens if you miss a doctor's appointment or cancel at late notice?
The UK's planned Brexit-related checks around bringing fresh food into the UK from the EU have been delayed again. Here's what they mean for those wanting to bring produce into Britain.
Under Germany's controversial heating bill, broken gas and oil heating systems will need to be replaced by eco-friendly alternatives in the coming years. So does it make sense to install a gas heating before the law comes into force next year? We take a look.
People who have more than one citizenship often hold multiple passports - so what are the rules for crossing borders and which passport should you show?
Whether you arrived before the Brexit cut-off date or moved to Germany more recently, you may be wondering if carrying your residence title or permit is necessary when entering or leaving the country. Here's what Brits need to know.
With a rollout now announced for May 1st, there’s nothing – so far – saying that visitors can’t use the national public transport ticket along with residents. But some practicalities might make it harder.
Property owners in Germany will have to send the tax office an updated declaration of their property values by January 31st, to help calculate a new amount they’ll have to pay in tax. We explain what they’ll have to do.
Many working people in Germany will have received their energy relief payment by now. But if you haven’t got yours yet, there’s no need to worry, here are some reasons why that could be and what you can do.
Most non-EU citizens who want to become naturalised German citizens have to give up their existing passport first. Do the same rules apply to Ukrainians?
One way to spend time in Germany and get to know the local culture and language is to embark on what's known as a voluntary social year. Here's how to get started.
With Germany fearing a potential gas shortage and rising bills, residents may be wondering what options are out there to upgrade or change their heating system - or if they have to.
Babies born in today's Germany can expect to live much longer than previous generations - with a slight decrease since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany's monthly TV licence fee of €18.36 can be a burdensome expense, especially in the current climate. But there are some circumstances in which you don’t have to pay.Â