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A woman with a suitcase stands in rainy Berlin, looking toward the TV Tower and Brandenburg Gate. Beside her are signs reading "Too Many Forms," "Political Uncertainty," and "No Housing Available." The image includes the headline "Why Expats Are Leaving Germany in 2026: Bureaucracy, Politics, and the Housing Crunch" with infographic elements highlighting bureaucracy, politics, and housing as key challenges.

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Why Expats Are Leaving Germany in 2026: Bureaucracy, Politics, and the Housing Crunch

Germany's net migration fell 45% in 2025, and research from IAB, DeZIM, and InterNations shows a growing share of foreigners are reconsidering their stay over bureaucracy, political climate, and housing discrimination. This report breaks down the data by migrant generation and profession, and closes with a practical guide to navigating each pitfall.

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