Since the outbreak of war on 28 February 2026, consular operations in Tehran, which had already been severely strained, came to a complete standstill. The German Embassy in Tehran, which had been operating at sharply reduced capacity since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran and Israel in June 2025, has now suspended all visa [...]
In the naturalization process, the hearing (known in German administrative law as the Anhörung) is regularly a key procedural step. It gives applicants one final opportunity to present their perspective on the facts before a decision is reached, and to clear up any misunderstandings. In some cases, the authorities will have specific concerns that [...]
You have built a life in another EU country — you hold a valid residence permit, you know the system, and Germany feels like a natural next step. Then you discover that your permit counts for nothing the moment you cross the border. This is one of the most common and costly misconceptions in [...]
The Trump administration’s tariff policy poses significant challenges for German exporters. Medium-sized enterprises that depend on US markets or are integrated into global supply chains are particularly affected.The legal landscape shifted dramatically on 20 February 2026, when the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the IEEPA-based tariffs were illegal. However, this has not ended the [...]
Remote work has transformed the modern workplace, with employers worldwide recognising that many employees can work efficiently online. In Germany, immigration authorities have adapted their interpretation of existing laws to accommodate this new reality, making it easier for international professionals to work remotely from Germany. Dealing with Germany's visa and tax requirements requires careful [...]
Frankfurt prosecutors are investigating 16 employees of Heraeus Precious Metals for embezzlement and commercial fraud in precious metals recycling operations. The alleged misconduct spans ten years, from 2015 to 2025. Companies that used Heraeus's recycling services during this period face a critical question: Were their precious metals fully accounted for and returned? What Happened [...]
Following the arrest of former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil in November 2025 and the subsequent insolvency of the luxury car dealer DS Motoren GmbH, investigating authorities seized a large number of high-value luxury vehicles. The vehicles concerned include rare premium cars and hypercars manufactured by brands such as Pagani and Koenigsegg. For many [...]
The recent decision by prominent figures, such as American actor George Clooney and his wife, Amal, to acquire French citizenship highlights a phenomenon of growing significance in today's political landscape: the deliberate diversification of citizenship in response to domestic political developments. While the Clooneys chose France, Germany is also emerging as an attractive destination [...]
Losing your driver's license is a serious consequence—particularly when reinstatement requires time-consuming and expensive conditions, such as a medical-psychological assessment (MPU). For drivers who lost their licenses before Germany's partial cannabis legalization in April 2024, or those facing an MPU requirement, the question arises: Does the new legal framework offer a path to license [...]
The online luxury watch platform Chronext promises a straightforward selling process: list your watch, arrange free collection, authentication, and quick payment. However, some sellers experience delays in receiving payment after the platform confirms the sale at the agreed price. Payment delays can extend for several weeks in certain cases. We explain your legal rights [...]