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Living in Germany: Despite discrimination, foreign workers still want to come

Foreign workers in Germany say they have faced more discrimination than anticipated before making the move, a survey revealed. Despite that, the country still seems attractive to many skilled workers.

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Tourism in Germany: The Eltz Castle

DW’s Hannah Hummel asks the owner of the Eltz Castle about life at the back then and now.

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Living in Germany: students fare worse than ever in PISA school tests

The PISA 2022 study revealed declining scores for German students in math, reading, and science. The results highlight social disparities and lack of linguistic support for immigrant students.

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Living in Germany: What International Students should know

Germany has over 400,000 international students across its higher education sector. What should you know before deciding to come to Germany to study?

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Travel Journal: Munich

I share my enchantment with Munich, Germany. The city’s vibrant atmosphere, rich culture, and surprising experiences captivated the writer. From the distinctive scents to the lively spirit, Munich left an indelible mark, making it a must-visit destination.

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2022 Year in Review

In this post, I’m going to reflect on what was on my mind by looking back on some stats of my posts in 2022.

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Living in Germany: Europe’s Shifting Migration Policy

The European Union was built on the principle of freedom of movement. But security politics, xenophobia, unemployment, the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine are continuously re-defining migration movements, along with the rules that govern them.

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Economy in Germany: Skilled Worker shortages costing 86 billion euros per year

According to a new study, nearly 1.9 million skilled worker shortage is costing Germany 86 billion euros each year.

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Economy in Germany: introducing ‘opportunity card’ to bolster workforce

Faced with a critical shortage of skilled labor, Germany is planning to introduce an “opportunity card”(its version of a green card). It aims to make it easier for non-EU nationals to come to find work.

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Living in Germany: Toughest Country to Handle the Basics of Expat Life

Internationals who move to Germany are happy in the workplace but have delivered a crushing verdict on how hard it is to find a home and settle into the society around them, a new survey shows.