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Easter in Germany 2026: Dates, Holidays, Traditions, and School Breaks Easter in Germany 2026: Dates, Holidays, Traditions, and School Breaks Education in Germany: all the main options for foreigners Education in Germany: all the main options for foreigners Education or experience: which is more important for working in Germany in 2026? How German employers evaluate degrees, experience, and portfolios: regulated professions, IT, career changes, Anerkennung, Umschulung, and visa nuances. Educational Immigration to Germany: Studying, Ausbildung, and the Path to Work How to move to Germany through education: university, Ausbildung, a student visa, a blocked account, work during studies, and the transition to a work residence permit. Eignungstest for Ausbildung in Germany: What It Tests and How to Prepare Eignungstest for Ausbildung in Germany: What It Tests and How to Prepare Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland: The Test for German Citizenship What are the differences between the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland, how much does the test cost, how many questions must be answered, and how to prepare using the BAMF question bank. Elections and Parties in Germany: How Voting Works for the Bundestag and State Parliaments How elections work in Germany: who can vote, the difference between Erststimme and Zweitstimme, how the Bundestag works after the reform, and what Briefwahl, Landtag and Wahl-O-Mat are. Electricity in Germany: Rates, Contracts, and Savings in 2026 How Stromtarif, Grundversorgung, and Ersatzversorgung work in Germany, how to choose an electricity provider, cancel your contract when moving, and reduce costs. Elterngeld in Germany: Parental Allowance, Amounts, and Application Process How Elterngeld works in Germany in 2026: Basiselterngeld, ElterngeldPlus, Partnerschaftsbonus, deadlines, calculation, income limits, and the application process. Elterngeld in Germany: who can receive parental allowance and how to apply How Elterngeld parental allowance works in Germany: eligibility, Basiselterngeld and ElterngeldPlus amounts, Partnerbonus, documents, and how to apply. Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply Emergency Services in Germany: When to Call 112, 110, and 116117 The main emergency numbers in Germany: 112, 110, and 116117. When and where to call, what to tell the dispatcher, how the “five Ws” rule works, and what responsibilities a witness has.