Law, Safety, and Cities
40 GermanySimple articles about Law, Safety, and Cities.
Funerals in Germany: documents, cemeteries, cremation and costs
Germany’s Challenges in 2026: Economy, Demographics, Housing, and Migration
Germany’s Climate: Weather by Season and Region, and Everyday Considerations
Germany’s Population: Birth Rates, Migration, and an Aging Population
Germany's Safest Cities: How to Read Rankings and Which Cities Most Often Appear Near the Top
How Foreigners Can Start a Business in Germany: Registration, Visa, and Taxes
How Power Works in Germany: Bundestag, Bundesrat, Chancellor and President
How to Choose a City in Germany for Relocation
How to Choose a City in Germany for Relocation: Jobs, Housing, Family, and Transport
How to Choose a City to Study and Live in Germany: A Comparison for Students
Inheritance and Wills in Germany: Procedure, Renunciation, and Taxes
Legal and Tax Advice in Germany: How to Choose a Specialist
Life in Germany in 2026: Advantages, Challenges, and What to Expect
No response regarding a German residence permit or citizenship: what to do and when an action for failure to act is possible
Power of Attorney in Germany for Use Abroad: Consulate, Notary, Apostille, and Translation
Fraud in Germany: Common Schemes and How to Protect Yourself An overview of common scams in Germany: money transfers, fake rental schemes, investments, insurance, ATMs, remote access, and package scams. Funerals in Germany: documents, cemeteries, cremation and costs Funerals in Germany: documents, cemeteries, cremation and costs Germany’s Challenges in 2026: Economy, Demographics, Housing, and Migration Germany’s Challenges in 2026: Economy, Demographics, Housing, and Migration Germany’s Climate: Weather by Season and Region, and Everyday Considerations What is the climate like in Germany: how does the north differ from the south, what to expect in winter and summer, and why rain, wind, heating, and humidity are important. Germany’s Population: Birth Rates, Migration, and an Aging Population An overview of Germany’s demographics: population size, migration, fertility, aging, households, and differences among the federal states. Germany's Safest Cities: How to Read Rankings and Which Cities Most Often Appear Near the Top How to assess the safety of cities in Germany: what police statistics show, why rankings need to be read carefully, and which cities are often described as safe. How Foreigners Can Start a Business in Germany: Registration, Visa, and Taxes A step-by-step guide for foreigners who want to start a business in Germany: Freiberufler or Gewerbe, legal forms, residence permit, Gewerbeamt, Finanzamt, ELSTER, taxes, and insurance. How Power Works in Germany: Bundestag, Bundesrat, Chancellor and President A clear explanation of Germany's political system: federalism, the Bundestag, the Bundesrat, the chancellor, the federal president, the states, and elections. How to Choose a City in Germany for Relocation How to Choose a City in Germany for Relocation How to Choose a City in Germany for Relocation: Jobs, Housing, Family, and Transport A practical guide to choosing a city to live in Germany: how to compare jobs, rent, transport, schools, climate, and personal comfort before moving. How to Choose a City to Study and Live in Germany: A Comparison for Students A practical comparison of Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Dortmund, and Heidelberg for students: universities, housing, jobs, transportation, and city atmosphere. Inheritance and Wills in Germany: Procedure, Renunciation, and Taxes Inheritance and Wills in Germany: Procedure, Renunciation, and Taxes Legal and Tax Advice in Germany: How to Choose a Specialist How Russian-speaking residents of Germany can choose a lawyer, tax advisor, or other form of legal assistance: questions, documents, prices, risks, and how to vet a professional. Life in Germany in 2026: Advantages, Challenges, and What to Expect A practical overview of life in Germany for relocation, studies, work, and business: safety, transport, digitalization, costs, and adaptation. No response regarding a German residence permit or citizenship: what to do and when an action for failure to act is possible What to do if the Ausländerbehörde or the citizenship office takes a long time to respond: check the status, apply for a Fiktionsbescheinigung, invoke §75 VwGO, and file an action for inaction. Power of Attorney in Germany for Use Abroad: Consulate, Notary, Apostille, and Translation How to arrange a power of attorney in Germany for use abroad: when to go to the consulate, when to use a German notary, why you may need an apostille, and what to check in advance.
