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Working in Germany as an EU citizen: contracts, pay and rights
Working in Germany as an EU citizen: no work permit, a written contract, €13.90 minimum wage in 2026, notice periods, mini-jobs and how to claim benefits.
7 min readFamily and workSchools in Germany for expat children: Kita, Grundschule and options
Schools in Germany: school is compulsory from about age six, state schools are free and the Länder decide the rest. Kita rights, French schools.
6 min readFamily and workFreelance in Germany: Freiberufler, Gewerbe and insurance
Freelance in Germany: Freiberufler or Gewerbe, register with the tax office within a month, small-business VAT, GmbH or UG, health and pension insurance.
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