Germany's laws and regulations on dual citizenship appear to be on the verge of enormous changes, ushering in a more inclusive and accessible era for those seeking to call Germany their second home. Germany has been traditionally reluctant to allow dual citizenship; however, in recent times, it has been more lenient to those [...]
Given the increasing number of tax audits currently taking place, those offering holiday accommodation in Germany should be well advised to check their information on income and value-added tax as well as on the cultural and tourism tax due in some areas.Only recently, the Hamburg tax authorities issued a clear warning to landlords after requesting [...]
Germany suffers from an acute shortage of skilled workers due to demographic change and the baby boomer generation entering retirement age. As a result, the lack of qualified personnel is occurring in almost all occupational groups, thus increasingly depriving the economy of opportunities for recovery. In 2022, 72.7 % of the companies surveyed said [...]
The online fashion giant Zalando is set to lay off hundreds of its employees, leaving them vulnerable and uncertain about their future. The layoffs come following overly accelerated growth during the coronavirus pandemic and a more challenging economic environment since then. Employees affected by these layoffs must consider the value of working with German [...]
Speeding is a common traffic violation with significant legal consequences in Germany. While driving at high speeds may be tempting, it is necessary to remember that the German government takes traffic safety very seriously and has strict laws and rules to deter and punish speeding violations. Even on the world-famous Autobahn network, it is [...]
Extradition cases are legal decisions whose legality is judged according to international treaties and national law. This involves two aspects: the sufficiency of the suspicion and the existence of all formal extradition requirements established by the competent courts. What does diplomacy have to do with extraditions? Diplomacy already plays a decisive role in the [...]
For almost 50 years, Roman Polanski has been evading the still-pending sentence he faces for having sex with a minor in the US. In 1977, he was charged and pleaded guilty to having sexual intercourse with a then 13-year-old - he was 43 years old at the time. During the trial, an agreement was [...]
The internet has created numerous new opportunities and possibilities and, unfortunately, room for attempted fraud. Thus, people from all over the world are increasingly becoming victims of cyberattacks and scams that induce them to transfer more or less large sums of money. The money is usually irretrievably lost. A new fraud attempt is circulating [...]
The multinational investment bank and financial services company, Goldman Sachs, is cutting 6.5% of its jobs worldwide. It is difficult to know at this stage how badly the German subsidiaries but overall, there should be job cuts of approximately 3,200 jobs. Such numbers of layoffs can be compared to those following the collapse of [...]
When choosing a legal system as the basis for your company's contracts, choosing correctly is essential. This article will outline the benefits and the challenges involved with German contract law. International contract disputes can be complex and challenging to resolve, as they often involve multiple parties from different countries and legal systems. They can [...]