The Compass Dispatch

The Compass Dispatch

News, opinions, and real stories on German immigration and global mobility.

The Compass Dispatch #5

Aug 1, 2026

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3 min read

The Compass Dispatch #5

Back from my mom's (before the wildfires) and finding out that Germany is changing its policy on integration course, again. Let's continue my special series on the Opportunity Card and discover a massive GIVEAWAY at the end of this edition!

Charlotte Kieffer
Charlotte Kieffer
The Compass Dispatch #4

Jul 15, 2026

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4 min read

The Compass Dispatch #4

Back from London sunburnt (it's true, England does have sun) and having lodge over 100.000 steps in 4 days. Germany spent its last week before summer recess pushing through a stack of legislation at speed. And I have been preparing something to be launched this summer!

Charlotte Kieffer
Charlotte Kieffer
The Compass Dispatch #3

Jul 1, 2026

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3 min read

The Compass Dispatch #3

July arrived in Paris with considerable enthusiasm. Have been drinking a lot of water, moving very slowly, and attempting to convince myself that 28 degrees inside is actually fine (it is not). Germany, for its part, released a 33-point pension reform and kept me busy regardless.

Charlotte Kieffer
Charlotte Kieffer
The Compass Dispatch #2

Jun 15, 2026

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3 min read

The Compass Dispatch #2

Berlin processed 39,000 naturalizations last year. Germany still can't figure out salary transparency. And I'm stuck in Paris with a cold and too many ideas.

Charlotte Kieffer
Charlotte Kieffer

Germany

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The Compass Dispatch #1

May 25, 2026

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2 min read

The Compass Dispatch #1

Border chaos, Berlin's housing debate, and a reluctant AI convert

Charlotte Kieffer
Charlotte Kieffer