First time, he just looked at her and drove further, she wrote a ticket to UVG where she explained the whole situation. They spoke with him and next time when he came again, he was aggressive and he insulted her how “bad” she is because she wrote a complaint. She wrote again but this time UVG didn’t write back. She wrote there that she is scared to drive with him. Since that time he just drive past and don't even look at her. She can't back to home. Today was same situation, he just drove away. (EDIT: i was with her this time) I don't understand why he still work there. Complaints to nothing. He act worst than before. What can we do? We are so tired, we don’t have car so she need to drive with bus…

EDIT: We r going today to meet his chef. First time. We spoke with UVG and we told that we don’t want to just make complain but we want to meet his chef and they agreed. Some of people saying that is my wife fault or she did something wrong. So she did first time (and every other time) everything’s good. She was at good bus stop. He looked at here and just drove by. She had weeding this day with me and she was going to do makeup before ceremony. That was the only way to get there so she took the number to UVG and said that bus driver didn’t stopped. His chef told her that he will call him and he will come back. He didn’t but this pissed him off. So she wrote the complain that he didn’t came back for her. Next time when he took her, he was agressive and insulted her. So she make a complain that she is scared to drive this bus but she need to. And this how this whole beef started. So stop telling that we are lying or something. THERE IS NOTHING MORE. And last time he don’t even stopped when he saw us both. He just drove by.

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for a little clarification on the German rules around “citizens arrest” in Germany.

On Saturday I had a scary interaction in the park in Berlin. There was a fancy Mercedes (illegally) parked in the entrance to the park, and I had to squeeze past on my bike. I bumped my elbow against the wing mirror, in a very minor, glancing way: didn’t hurt at all and I barely noticed and kept riding.

Next second, two men are chasing after me screaming. Of course I didn’t stop, as I’ve lived in big cities my whole life and you always ignore crazy people! Unfortunately they caught up, pulled me off my bike, and once I was stopped and trying to talk, one of them (intentionally) tore my shirt off my body and tore it into three pieces.

I didn’t fight back and remained calm, and my partner called the police, who came quickly, got everyone’s ID, took witness statements, etc. I was very impressed by the police’s professionalism after living many years in the US, but they didn’t speak much English, so couldn’t give me much information. The police checked the car carefully and agreed there was no damage or possibility of damage. They also photographed my shirt, bruises etc.

At home this would be a simple assault case, and I would press charges against both men. However I’m new to Germany and don’t understand the system. All I know is that I’ll need to give an official statement with a translator sometime soon, and I’ll get a letter with the date & time.

What’s bothering me is that while the men were attacking me, they switched to English and said they were arresting me because I damaged their car. They clearly thought they were allowed to do this, and I’m feeling anxious that in Germany violence might be legal in this situation. The police also didn’t arrest them, which absolutely would have happened at home!

I understand in an accident I would need to stop, and it can in some cases be legal to use “appropriate” force if someone flees from a crime, but this was so minor it didn’t occur to me to stop, and obviously it’s not safe if you’re being chased by screaming men!

It was very obviously a machismo / masculinity thing, because the guys were absurdly angry about what happened, and they kept talking about how I did this “in front of their family”

I take violence very seriously, and as someone with a history of physical abuse I’m feeling really shaken and will likely need therapy. Initially I thought I’d be fine, but I’m now showing clear trauma symptoms and haven’t been sleeping properly. I’m still waiting for my public health insurance to be approved, so this will need to be private. 😞

Obviously I’m speaking to a lawyer, and I have both liability and legal insurance, but this will take a while, and hearing about what’s “normal” in Germany would be very useful!

My priorities are: 1. Making sure I can afford therapy myself 2. Having my shirt replaced, as it was a very nice one 3. Getting these guys into some kind of anger management program, or maybe therapy.

Hallo,

Mein kleiner Bruder (1.Klasse) wurde heute in der Pause von einem drittklässler ohne grund

gehauen. Was können wir rechtlich machen? Können wir klagen/anzeigen?

Sein bleibender Zahn wackelt jetzt.

I received a letter today from HR stating that because of my recent "under-Performance" I will be terminated.

They offered to give me a garden leave of 4 months and still receive my bonus. They are also willing to negoatiate this.If I choose to decline and not sign, I will continue to work, but heavily micro-managed. In the same meeting, there was a betriebsrat represntative. He advised that the offer seems already generous, and rather take it than to continue working stressed and micro managed. Also to avoid the stress of taking it to court. I also dont have any legal insurance and might end up paying it from my own pocket if I decide to pursue it legally.

I just want to know your opinion on what would be the right approach.

Thanks

Update: After a visit to the hospital, baby is ok but wrist is broken ☹️

Hi. I (38F) have been harassed by a neighbor (M30s) for the last 3 weeks. Because of the holidays a lot of carton trash accumulates and neighbors in the building will put the cartons next to the blue bin once it’s full.

Despite everyone in the building doing this, he has confronted me about it personally 3 times in the last 3 weeks. Not sure why I’m the target. Today he decided to confront me again by knocking on my door and throwing some of the carton trash at me.

He then started yelling and calling me stupid. I asked him to please leave and go away. He refused multiple times. My apartment door is right next to the elevator (only 2 apartments per floor in my building). I called the elevator (pushed the button) for him and asked him to leave immediately. When he got into the elevator I slid the box of carton trash onto the elevator with him and as I was standing up, he pushed me backward and I fell but was able to catch myself without being severely hurt.

He then refused to leave again, then when I went back inside my house to call a friend for help. He waited outside my door again and refused to let me on the elevator. I cannot use the stairs because I’m so big and can’t see my feet.

When I was finally able to leave my flat and get help. My neighbors confronted him about how inappropriate his behavior was and stayed with me until a friend arrived.

I’m scared he might escalate again. I’ve lived in my building for 4.5yrs he moved in less than 6 mos ago.

I made a police report, however, the police warned me that he can make a complaint about me. Does anyone have any advice? I have legal insurance but have never used it. Should I call a lawyer after the holidays for support? Anything I’m missing? I’d really like a restraining order (not sure if this is something that can be offered in Germany) where he is no longer able to contact me or come to my door at all.

Thanks.

Hello everyone, I have a problem that I need to solve very soon because I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and I need to solve it before my baby is born.

I am 25 years old and a German citizen. i came to Germany with my mother and sister from Iraq in 2002, not as refugees, but because my father liked Germany a lot and decided to live and work here. That means I wasn't born in Germany. But I've had a German passport and everything since 2011, I've worked here since I was 16 and I've always paid taxes.

Unfortunately, I no longer have my birth certificate. Or at least the people at the registry office say it's not the right document. I asked my father and he told me that the birth certificate in Iraq looks like this and that's all he has. I also contacted a lawyer in Iraq to help me, they said that there is a 50% chance that they can manage to get me my birth certificate without me being in Iraq because they want people from Iraq to be there to apply for a birth certificate, but it is too dangerous for me to travel there or have it done for me.

I don't have any family there anymore. Now the lawyers need a power of attorney from the Iraqi embassy in Frankfurt or Berlin. I've tried so many times to reach someone there, but no one answers the phone. I really don't know that to do anymore.

I wonder if my current birth certificate is not the correct one, how was my father able to obtain German citizenship for us back then?

My partner, the father of my child is German and I would like my child to have his surname. I have heard that it is always different depending on the registry office, sometimes one registry office accepts documents and the other does not accept the same documents... I really need your help PLEASE

Registry office= Standesamt Power of attorney= Vollmacht

Edit: I need my birth certificate, so that my child has one here too.. What can I do or where can I go to get my birth certificate?

Hi there,

I'm an American expat living in Germany with my son. He has a sunflower allergy. My wife and his Grundschule teacher were discussing a 3 day youth hostel trip next year. They both worked to come up with a plan to make sure his allergy is cared for. The youth hostel said he can bring food and keep in a refrigerator for the 3 days and a microwave if he needs to heat his food.

The head of school then said he cannot go because it is too risky and they talked to the school lawyer.

Is this reality? In the USA it would be discrimination. A meeting is setup with the head of school but I do not know German law. I know common sense things such as the school would accommodate for a disabled person, peanut allergy, or boy with a broken arm.

Seeking guidance so I can go prepared for the meeting.

Hallo Leute,

Ich rauche meistens Abend nach der Abend eine pfeife in meiner Wohnung. Die Nachbarin beschwert sich regelmäßig, dass ich aufhören soll diese opiate zu rauchen. Ich sag ihr jedes Mal, dass ich keine illegalen Substanzen rauche. Ebenfalls meinte ich zu ihr, dass es ziemlich dumm von mir wäre solche illegalen Sachen zu rauchen und das Fenster auf Kipp zu lassen. Die will es einfach nicht einsehen. Ich lasse das Fenster immer auf Kipp, weil es zurzeit super warm ist und die Wohnung auf der Sonnenseite liegt. Ich meinte eben zu ihr, dass ich nicht mehr mit ihr diskutieren geschweige reden werde, da es zu nichts führt. 10 Minuten später stand die Polizei vor meiner Haustür. Sie hat gefragt, ob ich hier illegales Zeug rauche. Ich habe das direkt verneint und ihnen auch angeboten rein zu kommen und selber nachzusehen. Die haben dankend abgelehnt und sind wieder gegangen.

Habe ich irgendwas zu befürchten? Ich werde ab sofort erst recht kein Wort mehr mit der Nachbarin austauschen.

Ich selber habe vor einiger Zeit als Kassierer gearbeitet und mir wurde bei der Einarbeitung erklärt das ich den Verkauf an Kunden nur verweigern dart, wenn logischerweise das Gesetz eine Altersfreigabe vorsieht und diese nicht eingehalten wird oder nicht prüfbar ist (Alkohol, Tabakprodukte) allerdings würde ich mich Strafbar machen wenn der Grund die Kombi wäre wie z.b.: Kondome, Gleitgeld und dazu eine Gurke oder Duct Tape, Schnurr und blaue Sacke. Ein Kollege der nun auch sein Glück im Einzelhandel versucht stimmt mir zu außer bei dem Beispiel mit der Schnurr, dem Panzertape und den Säcken. Ich hoffe ihr könnt mir sagen ob es nun wirklich strafbar ist einzugreifen das, das ein Kündigungsgrund ist, ist klar. Den Kassierer geht es grundsätzlich nichts an was und warum der Kunde etwas kauft.

Final Edit: the fine has been revoked!

School starts tomorrow, and unfortunately my flight leaves on Mittwoch, that means I lose the first two days of school.

That is due to extremely dumb bureaucracy in my country, coupled with very expensive flight tickets.

Today, when we called in to announce the school (I previously notified the klassenlehrer) we got hit with a warning that we may receive a Strafe (Bußgeld) because im missing school days.

That baffled me, considering we have reason and out of good heart we chose not to just call in sick (something they never questioned).

Its shocking that a student can get fined for missing two days of school, but one vaping on school grounds gets a few weeks suspension (at most)

What can I do to get rid of this fine? Do I have to just explain to the principal the same thing ive told them already?

Context: this is Mittelschule in a smaller city.

Edit: I should have mentioned, the expensive flight tickets comment was meant to say that regardless if I solved the paperwork in time, the ticket would have gotten considerably expensive.

Reason the paperwork is a problem now, is because we were told by Border Control that the paperwork is not needed to travel back to Germany, but few days ago we were notified that the information was actually false and we do in fact need the paperwork.

I understand my mistakes, I should not have believed the laughable border control.

Edit2: I got the paperwork and will see how it goes tomorrow & with the school.

What the hell is the problem with Deutsche Bahn? This is absolutely insane! Not once this year have I caught a train on time. Delays, cancellations, overcrowded trains, constant inconvenience — as a passenger, you're left out in the cold every single time. We’re expected to always get everything right, have our ticket ready, be on time — but Deutsche Bahn gives us absolutely nothing in return. No real compensation, no transparency, and definitely no meaningful solutions.

And honestly? I’m convinced that kids could run this company better than the so-called leaders currently in charge! That’s why I demand that Deutsche Bahn be made a nationwide school project across Germany. Let the kids work on a real project where they actually engage with the management, analyze the structural problems, and come up with solutions that will actually work!

Because what’s going on here is nothing short of a bureaucratic disaster. Thousands of subcontractors all chasing their own interests, but no one actually cares about fixing the real problems. The people at the top of Deutsche Bahn have absolutely no idea what it’s like to be a passenger. They have no connection to the everyday reality of traveling on their trains.

And then there’s this pathetic excuse for compensation! When I file a complaint about delays, I get a 5-page letter, and all I get in return is a measly 10 euros — as if that somehow justifies the stress and wasted time. It’s a complete joke! What’s even worse is that no one in this company seems remotely interested in actually fixing the system. It’s business as usual, as though there are no other possible solutions.

I’m not just here to complain. We need a serious shift in mindset! I truly believe that Deutsche Bahn is being run like a completely broken company, and I’m certain that as a society, we are more than capable of making it better. The system serves millions of people every day — and if we don’t finally put the right people in charge, nothing will ever change.

If Japan can have a punctual and reliable rail system, why the hell can’t we?

Is it even worth suing them at this point? How do we get this thing moving? Is there any way to hold them accountable? Because right now, it seems like nothing will ever change unless we demand it!

Hi, I found a whatsapp chat of Jung und Stark, I asked my fiancée jokingly about them because they gave out ww2 vibes and asked if they're nazis, apparently they actually are.

Should I report the group to the Polizei? If I should, is there anyway to make the report anonymously?

If this is not allowed because of politics feel free to remove, but regardless of politics I read that they are going out in groups of people beating up foreigners(I'm not sure if that's true or not, just read it on some random site found on google) and I'm pretty sure it's illegal

Edit: I didn't join the group but I know they're neo nazis because, well the group is well known apparently, polizei raided them before too Source: https://www.rbb24.de/panorama/beitrag/2024/10/berlin-brandenburg-razzien-jugendliche-neonazis.html

Hi,

I am an Informatik student here in Germany and I have an international student resedency 16B it is important to note that I am from outside the EU.

I have been working on this game as a side project for quite sometime initially I had no intention for this game to be a commercial project but as it developed to become a full fledged game I thought to myself I might as well get paid for my trouble.

Now comes the tricky part, on my visa it clearly states that I am not allowed to be self-employed and I do not know if selling a game on Steam is considered self-employment or not.

This is a one time thing, I won't register a business or anything just release the game if people like it they pay for it if they don't they don't it could make 0€ or 1000€ there is no way to tell.

I would like to know how I should proceed with this of course I will never break the law or release it without approval, I would like to know if someone has an opinion on this

Thanks

Update: I will be going to the police. thank you for the support, i honestly wouldn’t have called the police (not the emergency line) if it weren’t for your kind and supportive words and advice ❤️.

title says what happened. he inserted a 20!cm vibrator inside me without my consent. then instructed me to do it to myself and increased the speed while it was in me. without my consent.

while examining my vulva/vagina he asked me if i was good in bed, and then i panicked and replied that my boyfriend and i had good chemistry/understood what we want. ans he replied you look like you would be good in bed. while my legs were spread apart and he was examining my fucking vagina.

i have endometriosis, i’ve had 6 gynaecologist who did not take me seriously/ didn’t find the issue. endometriosis compromised every part of my life and it’s important for me to have a doctor who takes me seriously. i’m devastated that i need compromise my health for my physical safety and that someone i trusted (he took me seriously, fought for my quality of life, encouraged my to get a surgery where they not only diagnosed but removed my endometriosis) i have to give all that up because this fucking idiot assaulted me. he penetrated me with a turned on vibrator.

there is no trace that he assaulted me. idk how to deal with this and what to do? what’s the best way for me to get justice? i cant let this dr go on to assault other girls who are more vulnerable because of how reliant they need to be to a doctor (due to endo)

please please help me.

Hey all! I have a question regarding a traffic stop and the German laws pertaining to a search I’m just curious about more than anything. A week or so ago, I was stopped by german police on the autobahn near Munich. I was travelling in my UK car. He hit me with the ‘follow me’ lights and we pulled into a service stop. He asked for my and my passengers passport, registration and license. Asked about drugs/firearms etc and then proceeded to ask me to step out the vehicle, pop the trunk and thoroughly searched the entire car, opening all bags and checking all storage compartments. Naturally, nothing was found and everything was in order so after just asking about my itinerary, he sent me on my way. I did ask if this was normal, at least the search part and he said all German police can stop and search everything in the car at any moment. Is this the case in Germany? Generally speaking, i was under the impression there must be some sort of probable cause a crime has been committed or suspicion there are drugs/weapons etc in the vehicle before a search can happen

Edit: Okay by near Munich, what I meant to say was: I was travelling from Frankfurt to Munich and was stopped somewhere in between. Also a photo of the car: https://imgbb.com/sJKQ2QN

Yesterday, a Sunday, I went out to take pictures with a newly acquired film camera, and found these type of logs in the middle of the street with the stereotypical German red/orange and white road blocker. Due to the light and shadows, I thought it was a very minimalist thing to photograph and before attempting a second shot, some guy from what I assume was inside the building, told me through a speaker to leave, if not they would call the police.

For starters, I wasn’t even taking pictures of the place itself, just the materials laying around. I also was so into the moment, that I didn’t even hear half of the statement they told me, which genuinely sucked. Because of how it happened, I wasn’t even able to explain myself as I study photography and have a portfolio of sorts with a lot of pictures that involve architecture and objects.

Of course, I quickly left and nothing much happened, but I want to ask if what I did is inherently not allowed (similar to taking pictures of strangers without their permission).

I read from a pro-Russian guy who said "The guy who went to jail for discrediting Russia's army (Russian army are rapists) doesn't mean Russia is bad for this." About a father who was arrested because his daughter drew anti-war pictures at school and they also found the father had said "Russian army are rapists" and got 2 years in prison

on the situation in Germany: it's legal to say soldiers are murderers, but illegal to say soldiers of the German army are murderers.

that guy especially targeted the Russian army. the murderer thing is only legal,because it's a citation of a famous author, but when I write soldiers are  rapists, it is not one and would be already subject of fines.

if you don't pay fines, you end up in prison.

that is what happened to the guy. nothing that wouldn't have happened in Germany too. maybe the police wouldn't investigate in first place, but I didn't see the drawings of gis daughter.

In this day and age lock in contracts are one of the worst ways to encourage a shoppers to become a customer. Often these contracts include clauses that make it so difficult or actually impossible to cancel, legitimate reason or not, and will be worded in a way that gives the business unfair “power” to make changes to or enforce the contract over the customer and offers the customer zero options to do the same. It’s seems so out dated and offers no flexibility.

Why do German business still do this? And why do customer accept this?

My work requires a car honestly it's an hour away, but an e-scooter for now would help me too, so I know they are banned for U-Bahn and S-bahn

What about just carrying them ? Does it have to be foldable?

I really would like to just carry it in the S-bahn or U-Bahn and whatnot, but I don't wanna get yelled at and / or denied entry into the train bc I'm carrying a e scooter.

So what's the law exactly? Please help me out and give me as much details as possible to avoid being denied entry or yelled at.

EDIT: I am from munich

The thing is that I withdraw money from the bus central in Munich. It was sparkasse atm it was night time i needed money because i will be travelling. But it said that it only have hundred bill available. So i manage to withdraw one. Then next few days i wanted to buy some breakfast and pay with the hundred I withdraw. But the cashier scan it and said its fake. But i told him that i withdraw that from a legit sparkasse atm from munich. And he said that i should inform the police because this is fake. So i paid via card. I still have the hundred. Is there a way to legit check if this is fake or legit. Anybody have this experience also? Thanks

Seems like there are a lot of cases brought under this law - what are your thoughts on it?

https://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-germany-insult-law-snap-story.html

Let's say you borrowed 300k euros from the bank to buy a house in a small city. Years go by and you already paid 100k to the bank, but you lose your job or something and can't find another job. Where I come from you could just sell the house and get 300k, then use the money to pay your 200k debt to the bank. There may be some fees for paying the debt early or some government taxes for selling your house early but that's pretty much it. You're not going to jail or having to give the house to the bank while also having to pay the rest of the 200k while getting no money on the house.

Is this also the case for Germany? I heard some weird opinions regarding this topic so I wanted to ask you guys

EDIT: Thanks folks, you explained everything perfectly :)

Hi everyone,

I am in a bit of a strange situation: I come from the US, and have been working at a startup for approximately 1.5 years. Recently, the company went through a period of Insolvency, culminating in the termination of nearly all employees on Friday.

I registered with the Arbeits Agentur as unemployed/job seeker in preparation, and received a Betriebsbedingte Kündigung that listed the employment relationship would be terminated at the beginning of next year. however, a buyer for the company was recently found, and we were told today that the termination notice would be revoked in the coming days. Our contracts would then be transferred to this new company.

Given the situation, it is my desire not to return to this company, and to continue with the termination as written. If the notice is revoked, am I able to reject and continue the termination as written? If not, can I reject the transfer of the contract? Of course, this is a question for a lawyer, but given the timing (I.e. right around Christmas), I will not be able to get a consultation right away. I appreciate any insight you are able to provide, and thank you in advance!

Is this a health risk or taste thing?