With Germany's new citizenship law coming into effect before the end of June, we asked prospective applicants what naturalisation would mean to them. Here's what they said.
Being self-employed or freelance in Germany has lots of positives but it can also be costly and difficult - especially during an economic slump. The Local readers share what it's like working for yourself in Germany in 2024 along with their advice.
Munich was recently ranked one of the most disappointing places to visit in the world, but what do foreigners who live there think about Bavaria's scenic capital? We asked our readers to tells us - and got some rather mixed reviews.
From offering landlords extra money to posting on social networking sites, our readers have tried everything in their search for the perfect apartment in Germany. Here are their best tips for a successful house hunt.
Big changes are afoot for travel in Europe with the EU introducing two new systems for travellers - EES and ETIAS. We want to hear from readers about their questions and any worries about the new systems.
With dual citizenship set to come into force at the end of June, foreigners in Germany are feeling overjoyed - but there are fears that the country's notorious bureaucracy could stand in the way.
As a new year dawns in Germany, readers are feeling less than optimistic about what 2024 may have in store - but the forthcoming citizenship law and progress in digitalisation bring a glimmer of hope.
More than a month after emergency appointments were announced to deal with long queues and lengthy delays, a lack of action from Stuttgart's immigration authority continues to cause hardship and difficulties for many foreigners.Â
Reader Louigi Verona has spent years learning German and can just about get by but he argues there are far more important factors for integrating into German life than speaking the language fluently.
If you have a German partner and want to learn the language (as you should do) then force them to speak in German with you, argues reader Kenneth Aitken.
German is a hard language to learn - but far from impossible - was the consensus from The Local's reader survey on tips to learn the language. Here's the advice they gave to people struggling with the language.
Whether you're just starting out or approaching fluency, we'd love to hear your tips and tricks for wrapping your head around the notoriously difficult German language.
As leading scientists call for climate action on all fronts in the IPCC's latest alarming report, we dig into The Local's readers' best practical tips for minimising your climate impact.
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.
Many people who get together with a German find German culture is more foreign and trickier to handle than they at first thought. We'd love to hear about how readers in relationships with Germans have learned to manage the cultural divide.
A recent survey placed Frankfurt as the second-worst of 50 cities for expatriates to live. So we asked Local Germany readers if it really deserves that ranking.
Moving abroad is a steep learning curve. We'd love to hear what lessons you learned after moving to Germany, and what you wish you'd know before you got here.
When The Local reader Michelle Jung applied to renew her UK passport from Germany, she had no idea that the process would take months on end. Here's her account of the ordeal - and why she is concerned for other Brits abroad.
Getting permanent residency can be a great way to secure your rights in Germany - but what's it like going through the application process? The Local spoke to readers about their experiences.
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, price hikes and fears of energy shortages, Germany is bracing for a difficult winter. In our latest survey, readers told us they were already attempting to cut their energy use and tighten their belts.
A recent survey placed two German airports among the worst in the world this summer for delayed flights. The Local readers told us Frankfurt airport is particularly bad.
As the final month of Germany's €9 ticket offer is underway, we asked readers what the government should bring in to replace it. Here's what they had to say.
Many foreigners say they have a good quality of life in Germany. But a new survey has highlighted that it can be a difficult country to settle into. We want to hear what The Local readers think.
Crowded airports, long waits in security and disruption to flights - lots of travellers have been facing these problems while flying in Europe. Here's what readers in Germany had to say.
