Bavarian Government Increases Housing Subsidies to Combat Real Estate Price Surge

Bavarian Government Increases Housing Subsidies to Combat Real Estate Price Surge

In view of the sharp rise in real estate prices and interest rates, the number of purchases and new buildings also collapsed in Bavaria last year. The state government has responded to this: Since September 1, 2023, significantly more people than before have been entitled to reduced-price loans and grants if they want to buy … Read more

Resolving Construction Disputes: Why Arbitration is the Answer

The situation on the country’s construction sites is tense. Ongoing delivery problems and skyrocketing prices for building materials keep those involved in suspense. Far too often, conflicts escalate and disputes arise that end up in state courts. “For those involved, this is mostly a pure waste of resources,” says lawyer Ulrich Böttger from the working … Read more

The Incomplete Implementation of Online Access Act: Challenges and Opportunities for Digital Transformation

Title: Bavarian Government Struggles to Implement Online Access Act, Hindering Digital Transformation Date: June 23, 2023 In January of this year, Bavarian citizens were met with closed official doors, not due to a strike, but because of the Online Access Act (OZG). The act aimed to enable users to carry out administrative services electronically. However, … Read more

Challenges and Solutions for Integrating Ukrainian Children into Bavarian Schools

No one knows how long the war will continue to hold the homeland of the Ukraine children in its grip. So what to do with school-age children and young people? Should they integrate into the Bavarian school system, learn on rehearsals, prepare for exams, aim for the transition? Is your knowledge of German enough to … Read more