From the scandal that led to Germans learning all about US surrogacy laws to registering to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections while living abroad, here's our latest news for the Americans living in Germany, or who visit frequently.
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 23 Jul 2026 14:17 CET
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Voters cast their ballots at an embassy. US citizens abroad are entitled to vote in the upcoming US mid-term elections. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP)
From the scandal that led to Germans learning all about US surrogacy laws to registering to vote in the upcoming mid-term elections while living abroad, here's our latest news for the Americans living in Germany, or who visit frequently.
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Americans in Germany often need to file two sets of tax declarations - one in the US and one in Germany. They may also have to…
