The number of US citizens moving to Germany has remained relatively steady for several years, but the quiet reversal of a key immigration trend suggests that the flow of people between the countries may be changing.
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Mon 1 Jun 2026 16:58 CET
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An American Airlines aircraft is pictured in front of oil tanks at the Frankfurt International airport. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
The number of US citizens moving to Germany has remained relatively steady for several years, but the quiet reversal of a key immigration trend suggests that the flow of people between the countries may be changing.
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