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3 - 2 - 1 - It's time to ace Germany's immigration reality
Skilled workers are packing their bags
Arlene Texeira
June 19, 2025
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Welcome back to the Munich Post! The purpose of this newsletter is to share: 3 bits of news, 2 upcoming events, and 1 amazing restaurant/café for expats living in and around Munich. This way, you have a pulse on what’s going on without scrolling through thousands of pages.
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3 bits of news
Germany’s workers want out
We've got a problem, and it's bigger than you might think. One in four immigrants living in Germany is seriously considering leaving the country.
That's 2.6 million people who could walk away from the jobs we desperately need them to fill.
About 300,000 immigrants already have concrete plans to leave Germany. These aren't just any workers either. We're talking about the doctors keeping our hospitals running, the IT specialists powering our digital economy, and the engineers building our future.
The very people Germany recruited to solve its labor shortage are now looking for the exit door.
What's driving them away? It's not just homesickness. Sky-high taxes, endless bureaucracy and growing discrimination are pushing skilled workers toward countries like Switzerland, Spain and even the US.
The timing couldn't be worse. Germany needs 400,000 new immigrants annually just to maintain its workforce as the population ages.
Bahnhofsviertel's new jewel
Something spectacular is happening at the corner of Schwanthaler and Goethestraße. The Stack is transforming from a construction site to architectural marvel.
Right now, workers are installing 369 custom-made glass elements that will create the building's signature stacked appearance. Each piece comes from a specialist company in Heidelberg, and together they're creating a facade that plays with light and shadow in ways that will make your Instagram followers jealous.
The first tenants move in next year, and they're big names. Pharmaceutical giant Novartis is relocating here after their previous deal fell through.
Even more impressive, international law firm Quinn Emanuel is setting up shop. You know, the lawyers who represent Elon Musk. Plus, there's a 1,200-square-meter rooftop garden and 15,000 plants adorning the facade.
This green oasis will actually improve air quality in our concrete-heavy city center.
Find more information here (in German) or visit their instagram page.
Bid on forgotten treasures
Ever wonder what happens to all those phones, laptops, and random items left behind on Munich's buses, trams, and U-Bahn?
The MVG is hosting a massive online auction next Wednesday, June 25, and the catalog reads like a tech lover's dream mixed with a mystery novel.
We're talking digital cameras, headphones, laptops, jewelry, clothing, and those intriguing “surprise suitcases” packed by MVG staff.
The auction starts at 11am and runs live online, so you can bid from your couch.
You can check out the goods beforehand at the MVG lost property office on Elsenheimerstraße until next Tuesday, June 24. Payment is bank transfer only, no cash accepted.
Bonus:
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2 upcoming events
Try every sport imaginable
Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 6 because Munich's biggest sports party is back.
The 14th Munich Sports Festival is taking over Königsplatz from 10am to 6pm and it's completely free. We're talking about nearly 50 sports clubs offering around 60 different activities, from classic football and volleyball to quirky newcomers like Hobby Horsing and PickleBall.
Europe's largest ninja competition “Minga Warrior” returns with a spectacular new course. The Trickline World Cup brings international slacklining stars to Munich. Plus there's the legendary Munich Street Soccer Cup and breakdance battles.
The beauty of this event? It's designed for everyone.
Find more information here (in German).
General information
📍 Königsplatz München
⏰ Sunday, July 6, 10am – 6pm
Party like it's 1990s
Get ready to dust off your cargo pants and dig out those chunky sneakers.
The 90s Super Show XXL is hitting Munich's Königsplatz on Saturday, June 28, and it's going to be absolutely massive. We're talking about Germany's largest 90s open-air festival featuring more than 15 top acts from the decade that gave us Tamagotchis and lava lamps.
The lineup reads like your old high school playlist come to life.
2 Unlimited will get everyone jumping with No Limit. Eiffel 65 brings Blue (Da Ba Dee) energy. SNAP, Dr. Alban, Haddaway, and Lou Bega are all confirmed. Even Milli Vanilli is making an appearance.
Comedy legend Matze Knop hosts alongside T-Seven from Mr. President, so expect plenty of laughs between the hits.
The festival starts at 2pm, giving you plenty of daylight hours to dance to those infectious beats that defined a generation.
General information:
📍 Königsplatz München
⏰ Saturday, June 28, 2pm
🎟️ Entry: €49.90
Bonus:
1 new restaurant/café to try
Brasserie Colette
Let's talk about the kind of restaurant that makes you feel fancy without trying too hard. Brasserie Colette München just dropped their Steak Frites Summer Special and honestly, it's exactly what we needed for these warm evenings.
For 59 euros, you get three courses that actually make sense together. The Kopfsalatherz with grape and shallot is fresh and light, perfect for summer. Then comes the main event - Steak Frites with Entrecôte and Béarnaise sauce that's rich but not heavy. The Crème brûlée with strawberry sorbet wraps things up nicely.
General information:
📍 Klenzestraße 72, 80469 München
🥘 Modern French
⏰ Monday-Sunday 6pm – 11pm
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