by Herr Knaffge | Aug 19, 2023 | Law
Compared to many other countries, Germany has a number of public holidays that can be traced back either to its Christian tradition or to important dates in German history. It is also worth noting that public holidays in Germany can vary from state to state. Here are...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 8, 2021 | Law
In the beverage department of your grocery store, you will probably be confronted with the deposit on beverage containers on the very first day of your arrival in Germany. Every purchase includes a drink or two. 40% of the beverages offered in German stores are in...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 5, 2021 | Law
Another German controversy – the Sunday rest. For some the only day of the week on which he can do certain work in the house and garden, for the other the only day of the week on which he can relax and rest all day undisturbed. By loading the video, you agree to...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 4, 2021 | Law
The hot and often discussed topic of opening hours in Germany. It is regulated in the Shop Closing Act (LadSchlG) of the individual federal states. My video on the subject: By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always...
by Herr Knaffge | Jun 2, 2021 | Law
An understandable summary of the law for the protection of minors (JuSchG) for foreign youths. The Youth Protection Act exists to protect young people from certain dangers in public. Of course, most people know that energy drinks are 14 and over, alcohol 16 and over,...
by Herr Knaffge | Dec 21, 2020 | Q & A, Law, Sports
Like almost everything else, fishing in Germany is heavily regulated. And that’s a good thing in my opinion. Since the fishing law differs greatly from state to state, I outline here only roughly what is needed for legal fishing in Germany. By loading the video,...
