Wage vs. Living Costs in the EU: Only one Country Offers a Livable Minimum Wage Gisma University of Applied Sciences compares minimum and average wages with local living expenses across EU member states A recent study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) reveals that in nearly all EU countries, the statutory minimum wage falls

New study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences highlights where bureaucracy is least painful in Germany’s biggest cities Potsdam, Germany  – For anyone moving to Germany to live, work, or study, dealing with paperwork at local government offices is one of the first – and most stressful – experiences. A new study by Gisma University

Potsdam, Germany March 20. 2025 – The Blue Card is a central component of skilled labour immigration into the European Union. It gives access to highly qualified workers from non-EU countries to the European labour market, but requires certain minimum salaries. These requirements are set by the respective governments and have changed significantly for 2025

Berlin, 13. January 2025 – The refreshment allowances for the early federal elections in 2025 differ significantly from municipality to municipality. A recent analysis by the Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) shows that the amounts vary by up to 75 euros in the 29 most populous cities in Germany. Mannheim takes the lead In

Festive comparison: The biggest, brightest and most popular Christmas trees in Germany Potsdam, December 2024 – As a symbol of Christmas, the illuminated trees in German city centres are not only mood enhancers, but also cultural and economic magnets for an international audience in a globalised world. So which city presents itself most impressively at

Potsdam, 26 November 2024 – Jobs as a media designer, healthcare manager, in marketing or marketing communications are the most popular in Germany. This was the result of a study by Gisma University of Applied Sciences(www.gisma.com), which determined how often certain job titles were searched for via Google over the past year. The study was

Potsdam, October 31, 2024 – No EU country has reduced the minimum income for the Blue Card residence permit as much as Luxembourg: Instead of 84,780 euros, which skilled workers had to earn at least a year to qualify, the sum is now 58,968, almost 25,000 euros less than in the previous year. This is

Potsdam, October X, 2024 – The Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) recently examined the application procedures and the required application documents at DAX-40 companies and the 28 German Unicorns. The experts found that of the 68 companies examined, only 18 offer a one-click application. Prof. Dr. Sara Ramzani, Professor of Research and Quantitative Methods

Flights from German airports within Europe and Germany cost an average of 64.52 euros more than train tickets for a comparable route. This was found by the Gisma University of Applied Sciences (www.gisma.com) in a study of flight and train ticket prices for selected connections. Connections in two, four and six weeks were examined. The basic rule is: flights are more expensive than train connections.

The application is becoming increasingly streamlined: for most companies, only the CV is now mandatory. The Gisma University of Applied Sciences has examined the application processes of the DAX 40 companies and 28 emerging unicorns and shows in its study that cover letters and certificates are increasingly losing their importance.