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Radio Tax Germany: What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?

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Broadcasting fee in Germany – ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (GEZ) The Rundfunkbeitrag, commonly known as the “broadcasting fee or radio Tax” plays a crucial role in financing public broadcasting companies in Germany. Administered by the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (GEZ), the broadcasting fee (“Rundfunkbeitrag”) is… Read More »Radio Tax Germany: What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?

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Rental contract cancellation

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The rental contract cancellation is only effective if it is made in writing. As a rule, tenants are subject to a statutory notice period of three months. However, a shorter notice period can also be agreed in the tenancy agreement. To comply with the notice… Read More »Rental contract cancellation

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Reasons why people leave Germany

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How many people emigrate from Germany every year? Emigration from Germany is nothing new. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people leave the country, around a quarter of whom have German citizenship. According to the Federal Statistical Office, almost 596,000 people emigrated from Germany in… Read More »Reasons why people leave Germany