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Schulpflicht in Germany: Compulsory Education, Absences, and Fines How compulsory schooling works in Germany: when Schulpflicht begins, how long it lasts in each state, who is responsible for attendance, and the consequences of truancy. Secondary School in Germany: Hauptschule, Realschule, Gymnasium and Gesamtschule How secondary school works in Germany: the differences between Hauptschule, Realschule, Gymnasium and Gesamtschule, the qualifications pupils receive, and how they relate to Ausbildung and university admission. 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. 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 Accommodation, Anmeldung and Platforms How to choose a short-term rental in Germany when moving: Anmeldung, Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, utilities, deposit, platforms and safe booking. Should You Move to Germany in 2026: Opportunities, Risks, and Pathways Should You Move to Germany in 2026: Opportunities, Risks, and Pathways