They sing and play together - and give each other joie de vivre: in the Harz Mountains, daycare centre children and nursing home residents live under one roof. Experts also see the model as a glimmer of hope in the fight against dementia.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Last year, the Bundeswehr's Homeland Security Division was founded. Its tasks include the protection of critical infrastructure and drone defense. Now the first big exercise was going on in the public space.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
After a long struggle, the Federal Government has agreed on a "nursing care regulation law". Initially, this relies on keeping the system running. It will be more expensive for the childless. What else should change - an overview.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
More oil from Kazakhstan - during President Tokayev's visit to Berlin, Chancellor Merz stressed German interest. In general, economic cooperation is to become closer. The Russian war of aggression was also an issue.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The German government asserts it almost every day: Germany needs reforms. Black-Red has a lot planned for this autumn - and is in danger of getting lost in discussions. What's on the to-do list.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Three weeks after the election, the AfD is seeking a majority in Magdeburg. The BSW can be wooed, but Ulrich Siegmund does not want to vote. And the SPD is trying a final counter-proposal that will not suffice.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The care reform has a financing problem, and the Union and the SPD agree on this. But when it comes to the question of solutions, the coalition partners are far apart. Will the breakthrough be achieved by the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday?
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The Federal Cabinet is actually due to launch the care reform on Wednesday. But the SPD is again calling for changes before a meeting of the coalition leaders in the evening. Social associations are also critical.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Ex-Union leader Spahn wants to withdraw from the budget committee of the Bundestag. "Normal working" is currently "hardly possible" for him, he said. Spahn is criticized for a private trip during the session.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The SPD threatens to block the planned care reform - and calls for changes. But from the point of view of Health Minister Linnemann, these offer no solutions. He believes an agreement is possible despite the dispute in the coalition.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The next party congress of Alliance 90/The Greens is only at the beginning of December. But the two chairmen, Brantner and Banaszak, have already announced their renewed candidacy for a dual leadership.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The debate on pension reform is highly emotional. But looking at the numbers makes it clear: something has to happen. Because the German pension system is under pressure.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
According to information from the rbb, the board of the Berlin SPD has agreed to exploratory talks with the Left Party and the Greens. All three parties have now agreed to exploratory talks.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
According to Interior Minister Dobrindt, the European Border Guard Agency should react quickly to mass arrivals of migrants, such as in the summer in Ceuta. Otherwise, the powers of Frontex are also to be strengthened.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Tens of thousands of people have protested against the social policy of the federal government. The German Trade Union Confederation had called for this. The government plans were at the expense of the employees, according to DGB boss Fahimi.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Next week, the Federal Cabinet wanted to launch the planned reform in nursing care - but that will probably not work out. The SPD wants to renegotiate and threatens to blockade according to information from the ARD capital studio.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
After his resignation as leader of the parliamentary group, Jens Spahn now sits on the Committee on Budgets. But according to ARD information, there is displeasure in the Union - about a holiday from Spahn during a committee meeting. By M. Rödle and P. Kuntschner.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The "tank discount" is coming back. This time, the price reduction is even valid for three months. This is good news for motorists, freight forwarders and farmers. However, there are also criticisms of the measure.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The 16 heads of state have agreed that Rhineland-Palatinate will take over the chairmanship of the Minister-Presidential Conference for another year. This means that Saxony-Anhalt is skipped in the annually changing order.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Controversial, emotional and personal: With a first reading, the Bundestag has begun to address the issue of organ donation anew. On one, everyone agrees - there are too few donations in Germany.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Friedrich Merz was asked after the election disaster whether the CDU was still a people's party: "Only in parts," the chancellor replied. What does this mean in concrete terms? And is the AfD now a people's party?
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The Federal Government has adopted an action plan against social abuse. It targets, for example, criminals who place people in "junk properties" for which the job centre is supposed to pay excessive rents.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Less paperwork, less bureaucracy and also less tax fraud: this is what the Cabinet is betting on with a new bill. From 2028, receipts are to become digital. For whom there should be exceptions - and what the retail sector criticises.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Sign language can enable participation for hard-of-hearing and deaf people. The tagesschau is thus interpreted by the television station Phoenix, and it is part of performances in an Essen sign choir.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The leader of the Union parliamentary group, Frei, sees an "enormous need for debate" after the CDU election debacle. In an interview with Tagesthemen, he supports Chancellor Merz - although there was clear criticism at the group meeting.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Chancellor Merz has initiated a debate with his remarks on statutory and private health insurance funds. But what was he actually trying to say - and what does that mean for the implementation of the reforms?
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Certain diseases manifest themselves differently in women than in men. Nevertheless, gender-specific differences are often not sufficiently taken into account. A new alliance demands attention.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
For SPD Vice-Chairwoman Rehlinger, the recent election results are a signal that something must change. She could understand the "feeling of disturbance" of many people with the pension package. Union and SPD would now have to come together in the reforms.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
For many, Chancellor Merz has surprisingly commented on the dual health insurance system. Many see this as a "justice problem" that needs to be discussed. His statement elicits clear criticism - but also praise.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The Federal Chancellor and CDU leader is fighting for his office after the renewed electoral debacle. The SPD is moving away from the reform course. Merz wants to stick to it and hopes for support.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The Left Party won thanks to an age group in Berlin and put it on the right topic, according to surveys. For the AfD, many things are different there than in other federal states. And all parties had quite unknown candidates.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Who is ahead in which constituencies, districts and electoral districts? Which party has its strongholds where? The interactive map shows detailed results of the 2026 House of Representatives election in Berlin.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Why did Prime Minister Schwesig succeed in catching up with the slogan "Woman against Blue"? Why was the AfD still ahead? Surveys by infratest dimap provide explanations as well as a detail that must alert the CDU.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
It is one of the most influential positions in NATO - and in the future it will be held by a German: Inspector General Breuer has been elected as the new chairman of the NATO Military Committee. He thus becomes an advisor to Secretary General Rutte.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Minister of Health Linnemann wants to reverse the obligation to inform statutory health insurance companies about increases in contributions. Consumer advocates in particular had sharply criticised the abolition of duty.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The federal government wants to take action against high fuel prices with a tank discount and fuel price cap. For the most part, the measures meet with criticism - they are not sufficiently targeted. But there is also agreement.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The German government has reacted to the high fuel prices. What measures are planned from when? Who prevailed in the coalition? And: What criticism is there? The most important questions and answers.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
In Texas, Federal Defense Minister Pistorius has taken over the first of 35 F-35A fighter jets. The aircraft are difficult to locate by the enemy's radar. Pistorius spoke of a "new era for the air force".
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Kristin Brinker is running for the third time as the AfD's top candidate in Berlin. Your party can expect growth. But it does not have a government option; no one wants to coalition with it. By Jonas Wintermantel and Markus Reher.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
In the election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the SPD hopes for the traction of Prime Minister Schwesig. A success could stabilise the party somewhat, but the mood remains tense. By Anne-Katrin Mellmann and Moritz Rödle.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
A 24-year-old Iraqi is said to have chosen a church in Bremen as a target and already procured a firearm. According to the Federal Prosecutor's Office, he has now been arrested in Brandenburg.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The leading candidate of the Berlin SPD has a declared goal: He wants to reclaim the Red Town Hall for the SPD. But the polls aren't exactly encouraging. In addition, there are investigations against him.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
In the face of high fuel prices, politicians have promised relief - but it is unclear what that might look like. According to the head of the Union parliamentary group Frei, Minister of Economic Affairs Reiche is now also in favour of a temporary reduction in VAT.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The Berlin Greens have a good chance of participating in the next Senate. Top candidate Werner Graf is betting on a moderate election campaign, which should keep many options open for him. By T. Schmutzler and M. Kell.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The federal government is stepping up the fight against welfare abuses. A new action plan focuses on more data reconciliation, more controls and stricter rules. AI should also help. By J.-P. Bartels and T. Aßmann.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
More pressure on petroleum companies and targeted measures: SPD faction deputy Zorn promises new proposals from the fuel task force "in the next few days". In view of the high fuel prices, state intervention is necessary.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
You don't need to pay for a private language school to reach a decent level of German. Here's where subsidized and genuinely free options actually stand.
Source: Redaktion
German bureaucracy has a reputation, and most of it is earned. Here's what genuinely makes the paperwork easier, beyond the generic "be patient" advice.
Source: Redaktion
Four (or more) different bins, strict rules about what goes where, and real fines for getting it wrong. Here's how to actually sort your trash correctly.
Source: Redaktion
There's no single federal "neighbor law," but there's a clear escalation path — and skipping steps in it tends to backfire. Here's how disputes are actually meant to be resolved.
Source: Redaktion
That extra amount on your supermarket receipt isn't a tax — it's a refundable deposit, and getting it back is straightforward once you know which machine to use.
Source: Redaktion
Nighttime quiet hours are the one you can't ignore — but Mittagsruhe and Sunday quiet aren't nationally mandated the way people assume. Here's what's actually enforceable.
Source: Redaktion
If you're not registered as a German citizen, you'll likely need a certificate proving you're legally free to marry before the Standesamt will accept your application. Here's what that involves.
Source: Redaktion
Registering a car in Germany means visiting the Zulassungsstelle, not the Bürgeramt — and you'll need your Anmeldung done first. Here's the full process, step by step.
Source: Redaktion
700 hours, a B1 language target, and a civics component — here's what the BAMF-run Integrationskurs covers, who's eligible, and what it actually costs.
Source: Redaktion
Every child in Germany has a legal right to a childcare place from their first birthday — but you still have to apply for the voucher yourself, and the process varies by city.
Source: Redaktion
These are two different payments covering two different periods, and they interact in a way that trips up a lot of new parents. Here's how to tell them apart.
Source: Redaktion
Germany's compulsory schooling applies to every child living there, regardless of nationality or visa status — starting at age six with no opt-out. Here's what that means for newcomer families.
Source: Redaktion
You have exactly six months from the date you register your German residence before your foreign licence stops being valid here. Here's what happens next, and it depends heavily on where your licence is from.
Source: Redaktion
One ticket, all local and regional public transport nationwide, no zones to think about. Here's how the Deutschlandticket actually works, and what it costs in 2026.
Source: Redaktion
Despite the popular belief, there's no blanket legal right to work from home in Germany — it depends entirely on your contract. Here's what the law actually says.
Source: Redaktion
Germany has a reputation for strong job security — but Kündigungsschutz only kicks in under specific conditions. Here's exactly when it applies, and when it doesn't.
Source: Redaktion
Every car in Germany needs a TÜV sticker — miss your inspection date and you're driving illegally. Here's how often it's required and what the colored sticker actually means.
Source: Redaktion
Germany's legal minimum is lower than you'd think — but almost nobody actually gets just the minimum. Here's how statutory vacation entitlement really works.
Source: Redaktion
Elterngeld replaces up to 67% of your income while you're on parental leave — but how much you get, and for how long, depends on choices you make before your child is even born.
Source: Redaktion
A German job application isn't just a CV and cover letter — it's a specific format with specific expectations. Here's what German employers actually expect to see.
Source: Redaktion
It's not legally required in Germany, but Hausratversicherung is one of the most commonly recommended insurance products for tenants and owners alike. Here's what it covers.
Source: Redaktion
You don't have to navigate German medical vocabulary on your worst days. Here's how to actually find a Hausarzt who speaks your language.
Source: Redaktion
You don't need any credit history to open a bank account in Germany — the law guarantees it. Here's how the Basiskonto actually works.
Source: Redaktion
Your Steuerklasse doesn't change how much tax you owe for the year — but it changes your monthly paycheck dramatically. Here's what I, III, IV, and V actually mean.
Source: Redaktion
The "foreign chancellor" Merz is under pressure - domestically. The election result in Saxony-Anhalt affects him - and the next elections are imminent. Now the CDU leader is cancelling a trip to the United Nations: he is needed in Berlin.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The Left Party is in a head-to-head race with the CDU in polls on the Berlin House of Representatives election. Her top candidate fights above all against high rents and is highly polarised in the election campaign. By Boris Hermel and Mirja Fiedler.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Losing your job doesn't automatically end your EU Blue Card — but the clock does start ticking. Here's exactly how much time you have, and what to do first.
Source: Redaktion
Which category you fall into changes your taxes, your paperwork, and even which authority you register with. Here's how Germany actually draws the line.
Source: Redaktion
Every resident of Germany needs a Krankenkasse — here's how to pick one and actually register, whether you're employed, self-employed, or a student.
Source: Redaktion
Since 2023, calling in sick in Germany doesn't mean handing your employer a paper certificate anymore — here's how the fully digital eAU system actually works.
Source: Redaktion
A shorter notice period during Probezeit doesn't mean fewer rights — but it does mean a faster exit for both sides. Here's what actually changes during your first months on the job.
Source: Redaktion
Long-term care insurance is bundled automatically with your health insurance in Germany — here's what it actually covers and what it costs in 2026.
Source: Redaktion
Munich and Berlin have two of the tightest rental markets in Germany. Here's what you actually need ready before you start viewing apartments.
Source: Redaktion
German law caps your deposit and guarantees you interest on it — but getting it back on time after you move out is where most disputes actually happen.
Source: Redaktion
Kindergeld pays €259 a month per child in 2026, and most working or resident parents in Germany qualify — including many non-EU foreigners. Here's how eligibility and the application actually work.
Source: Redaktion
As a tenant, your notice period is always three months. Your landlord's isn't — it gets longer the longer you've lived there. Here's exactly how the schedule works.
Source: Redaktion
Your Nebenkosten payment covers exactly 17 legally defined cost categories — and nothing else. Here's what your landlord can bill you for, and what they can't.
Source: Redaktion
One is a national ID card. The other is a permanent residence permit. Newcomers regularly confuse the two — here's what each actually is.
Source: Redaktion
Moving away from Germany for good? Deregistering your address isn't optional — here's how to do it, when, and why you'll need the certificate afterward.
Source: Redaktion
Not every employee in Germany has to file a tax return — but plenty of expats do without realizing it. Here's how to tell, and what changed for 2026.
Source: Redaktion
Aufenthaltstitel isn't one thing — it's an umbrella term covering very different permits with different rules. Here's how the EU Blue Card, freelance visa, and family reunification actually work.
Source: Redaktion
Health insurance isn't optional in Germany, and the public-vs-private choice is one of the most consequential financial decisions you'll make as a newcomer. Here's how the two systems actually differ.
Source: Redaktion
A German Mietvertrag is dense, entirely in German, and full of clauses that matter — here's what to actually check before you sign.
Source: Redaktion
No German landlord, bank, or phone provider will take you seriously without a SCHUFA record. Here's what it actually is, and how to build one from zero.
Source: Redaktion
Just moved to Germany? Here's what you need to know about the mandatory Anmeldung process — from booking your appointment to avoiding the €1,000 fine for missing the deadline.
Source: Redaktion
Every household in Germany pays a monthly broadcasting fee, whether or not anyone owns a TV. Here's what the Rundfunkbeitrag actually costs, who's exempt, and how to pay it.
Source: Redaktion
The Chancellor is facing a crucial week. After the election debacle in Saxony-Anhalt, Merz received support in the debate about his person. But criticism of the reforms and of how to deal with the AfD continues to pick up speed.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
She is said to have built up a pro-Russian network in Berlin and provided information on German defence policy to the Kremlin: Now the Federal Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the alleged Russian spy.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
For years, Stefan Evers pulled the strings in the background. Now, for the first time, the previous finance senator is himself at the head of a CDU election campaign - the biggest test of his career.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
The left-wing politician Eralp could become Governing Mayor in Berlin. Now she presents a five-point plan for this case: it provides for a "rental usury task force" and a free bulky waste day.
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
After the election in Saxony-Anhalt, the firewall to the AfD will be discussed. The strict demarcation course should keep the AfD away from power. She could now miss this goal. Is the firewall history now?
Source: Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland
Warsaw: After the Russian attacks on Ukraine near the Polish border, there was a special meeting of the security authorities in Poland with Prime Minister Tusk. Tusk warned of a possible further worsening of the situation.
Source: Die Nachrichten des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Munich: The electoral success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has further increased the pressure on the federal government: the result from a week ago is also an issue at the retreat of the CSU board.
Source: Die Nachrichten des Bayerischen Rundfunks
According to projections, the Social Democrats of former head of government Andersson have become the strongest force in the parliamentary elections in Sweden. Whether it will be enough for the formation of a government, however, is still open.
Source: tagesschau.de - Die Nachrichten der ARD
