When do you actually need to file a tax return in Germany, and when can you safely skip it? The Local spoke to a tax lawyer to unpack exactly when filing pays off for foreign residents.

The Greens managed a strong comeback and an historic win in Baden-Württemberg's elections. But tensions remain high as the CDU suggests power-sharing at the top. We break down five key takeaways from ...

Some would-be travellers from Germany had Easter trips booked, deposits paid and time off work approved well before the US and Israel escalated military conflicts in Iran. So is it still safe to visit ...

The western German city of Cologne saw a sharp rise in naturalisations last year. We asked the city – which has previously struggled with a backlog of citizenship applications – what is behind the ...

Volkswagen said it would cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as it struggles to slash costs amid fierce competition in China, stagnant demand in Europe and US tariffs.