Berentzen said its Mio Mio label was inspired by an old wallpaper. The Munich court still sided with Paulaner's colour trademark.

Paulaner's Spezi label uses waves, Berentzen's Mio Mio uses circles. The question is whether customers could confuse the two.

Many Israelis with German ancestry may be entitled to German citizenship. No residence in Germany is required.

For Iranian professionals, the EU Blue Card is a fast route. Permanent residency is possible after just 21 months.

Children can now carry a double name made up of both parents' surnames. The parents don't even have to be married.

The coalition agreement keeps naturalisation after five years. The three-year fast-track route, however, is set to be abolished.