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2026 elections: where to vote in Germany — first round on 4 October 2026, from 8 am to 5 pm

By Dra. Sandra Koelln October 1, 2026

Brazil's 2026 elections in Germany: where to vote, what to bring and how to prepare

Brazilians living in Germany, take note! On Sunday, 4 October 2026, the first round of the 2026 elections takes place. Here in Germany, voting will take place in five cities: Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne and Munich, from 8 am to 5 pm (local time).

By Dra. Sandra Koelln September 28, 2026

Data protection in Germany: what your website must comply with

Running a business in Germany and putting a website online sounds simple. In practice, a website in Germany is also a legal document, and the rules became even stricter in 2026.

By Dr. Sandra Koelln April 11, 2026

Single Mothers in Germany: Their Rights to Child Support

More than half of all single-parent families in Germany receive no financial contributions from the other parent — and 41% of solo parents are at risk of living in poverty. The majority are women.

By Dr. Sandra Koelln March 14, 2026

New German Citizenship Law: What Changed for Brazilians

In recent years, Germany has adopted several measures to modernize its immigration policy and facilitate the integration of foreigners living and working in the country.

By Dr. Sandra Koelln March 2, 2026

Does a marriage in Brazil have validity in Germany?

Many Brazilians living in Germany ask themselves:

By Dr. Sandra Koelln February 27, 2026

Germany accelerates integration of foreign professionals

In 2026, Germany took significant steps on the migration and integration of foreign professionals. The federal government confirmed the implementation of the European asylum reform in German law, promoting greater regulatory clarity and strengthening legal certainty for skilled workers and their families.