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Section 24 in Germany: A Strategy for 2026 for Ukrainians with Temporary Protection What Ukrainians with temporary protection under §24 in Germany should do: how to use the extension, what options for a residence permit to explore, and why you shouldn’t wait until the last month. Section 24 in Germany: How to Prepare Early for Your Next Status After Temporary Protection What Ukrainians with protection under §24 AufenthG need to know: extensions, work, study, family, self-employment and the risks of waiting until the last moment. § 24 until 2027: what the extension of temporary protection in Germany provides and why it is important to prepare your next status What the extension of § 24 until March 2027 means, what it does not provide automatically, and how to prepare in 2026 for a transition to another status in Germany. Sections 4, 7 and 8 BVFG: Statuses in Germany’s Late Repatriate Programme What Sections 4, 7 and 8 mean in the late repatriate programme: the main applicant, included family members and other relatives. Self-employment in Germany: how to start an Einzelunternehmen, Freiberufler or Gewerbe A step-by-step overview of registering as self-employed in Germany: Freiberufler, Gewerbe, Finanzamt, ELSTER, taxes, insurance, bank accounts, and closing the business. Selling Items Online in Germany: When Taxes and a Business License Apply How to distinguish between a private sale of goods and commercial online trade in Germany, and what PStTG/DAC7, platform thresholds, §23 EStG, the small business regulation (Kleinunternehmerregelung), and Gewerbe mean. Semester Fee in Germany: What’s Included in the Semester Fee and How Much Students Pay Semester Fee in Germany: What’s Included in the Semester Fee and How Much Students Pay Sex Education in German Schools: What Children Learn and What Parents Need to Know A neutral overview of sex education in German schools: the legal framework, lesson topics, age, parental involvement, differences across federal states, and issues facing migrant families. Shops in Germany: Where to Buy Groceries, Clothing and Household Goods Shops in Germany: Where to Buy Groceries, Clothing and Household Goods Short-term Rentals in Germany: Temporary Housing, Registration, and Platforms How to choose a short-term rental in Germany when moving: registration, landlord’s confirmation, utilities, security deposit, platforms, and secure booking. Should You Move to Germany in 2026: Opportunities, Risks, and Pathways Should You Move to Germany in 2026: Opportunities, Risks, and Pathways Sick Leave in Germany: eAU, Krankengeld, and Filing Rules How to arrange sick leave in Germany: when to inform your employer, how eAU works, who receives a paper AU, how much is paid during illness, and which rules apply to parents of sick children.