
Germany eases access for foreign drivers: new rules and exams in 9 languages
From 18 August 2026, Germany offers the professional driver exam in nine foreign languages and shorter, simpler procedures.
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From 18 August 2026, Germany offers the professional driver exam in nine foreign languages and shorter, simpler procedures.

From 2027, Germany plans relief for low- and middle-income earners and families, while the highest incomes will face a larger tax burden.

Austria has emerged from recession, but weak growth, high inflation and rising public debt continue to hold back the recovery in 2026.

Switzerland recorded a fall in net immigration in the first half of 2026, while the labour market remains the main magnet for foreign professionals.

Learn how Germany’s statutory and private health insurance systems work, which 2026 contribution rates and thresholds apply, and what to consider long term.

Learn how Austria’s statutory health insurance works, what it covers, and when private supplementary insurance may be worthwhile.

Find out who is entitled to public healthcare in Spain, what it covers, and when private health insurance may be advisable or required.

How do basic insurance, family doctor, HMO and Telmed models work? A guide to deductibles, retention fees and supplementary insurance in Switzerland.

Private liability insurance can protect you from costly compensation claims. Learn what coverage typically costs in Germany and what to consider when choosing a policy.

With a record budget surplus and strong reserves, the Canton of Zug is considering temporary tax relief that would return part of its financial success to residents.

The tragedy in Ceuta highlights Europe's migration contradiction: stronger border controls alongside growing labour shortages and the urgent need for accessible legal pathways to work.

International migration continues to reshape the global workforce. Discover which countries attract the largest migrant populations and why millions choose them as their new home.
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