December 2019
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Missing a Doctor’s Appointment
For a visit to the doctor you have to make an appointment. Often there is a long
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Minor mothers
A minor mother is a girl who gave birth to a child while being younger than 18 years old.
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What is a „Mahnung“
A Mahnung (Eng. Demand note) is the creditor’s request to comply with the contract.
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Everyone is valuable
“Everyone is valuable”. This is the first German fundamental right in the constitution
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What is a contract?
A contract is a declaration of at least two persons. This means, both say what they want.
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What is a “Dispo-Kredit”?
The so-called “Dispositions-Kredit” or short Dispo is a credit that the bank can grant for a current account.
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Illegal Downloading
Downloading films or music from the internet without paying is illegal.
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Statutory maternity protection
Maternity protection is designed to protect pregnant women and their child during pregnancy
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Never sign a contract on the street
Sometimes people might try to sell you something on the street. Occasionally,
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Medical emergency service on the weekends
Most clinics are closed during the night, on weekends and on public holidays.
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What does “Tacheles reden” mean?
“Tacheles reden” is a German saying that you often hear in everyday life. “Tacheles” comes from the Yiddish language.
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Identity abuse is a criminal offense
An ID card is an official document that proves the identity of the person who owns the card.
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Birth and Citizenship in Germany
If a child is born in Germany and at least one parent is German, an automatic citizenship is granted.
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Everyone is entitled to live freely and safely!
“Everyone it entitled to live a free and safe life” is the second law of the basic constitution law in…
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Costs of a car
Many people want to own a car. With a car you are not dependent on bus or train schedules. But…