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German's greatest fears
As per the survey by R+V, here are the top five fears of Germans as of 2024.
- The rising cost of living
- Germany is overburdened by refugees
- Unaffordable housing in Germany
- Tensions due to the influx of foreigners
- Tax increases/reduction of benefits
As you can see, two of the top five fears are related to immigration. How it'll impact expats in Germany, only time will tell. However, you should keep an eye on the political development in Germany.
Taking advantage of these fears, AfD is gaining support in some federal states of Germany. This is after the German intelligence agency labeled them as far-right extremists.
AfD rising support
βInfratest-dimap ran a survey in which 1321 Germans who were eligible to vote participated.
All the participants affiliated with political parties other than AfD consider AfD to be a threat to German democracy. But still, many of these people support AfD's stance on limiting immigration.
Eurowings and Ryanair cut flights from and to Germany
Due to high airport costs and taxes, Ryanair and Eurowings announced they would cut the flights from/to Hamburg, Berlin, and other German cities. The reason is that high taxes and costs make it tough to operate on these routes profitably.
Unfortunately, this move will make travel from and to German cities expensive.
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Change contracts to save money
Switching your electricity, gas, internet, car insurance, and other contracts can save you money. Companies and comparison portals offer various discounts to attract new customers. Switching your contracts can save you more than 1000β¬.
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- Simply compare plans on Check24 or Verivox.
- If you find a cheaper contract, sign up for it.
- The new company takes care of canceling your old contract.
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βPersonal liability insurance and occupational disability insurance are the most important insurance as per the experts. Experts recommend everyone take both insurance plans to protect their financial well-being. Learn why disability insurance is important.
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