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Is Germany really the second worst country for foreign residents?

Recent headlines claiming Germany is the second-worst country in the world for foreign residents have left prospective movers questioning the nation's true appeal.

By 28 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET Updated 28 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET

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According to The Local, a large survey of people living abroad has ranked Germany as the second-worst country globally for foreign residents. The ranking has raised significant questions among individuals considering a move to the country, prompting a closer examination of whether living conditions in Germany are genuinely as poor as the recent survey results suggest.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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