Published 17 hours ago • loading... • Updated 17 hours agoShow Less IconThe things I wish I'd known about 'Elterngeld' as a freelancer in Germany Summary by The Local - DeGermany's generous parental allowance benefit makes it possible for new parents to take time off work. But the rules for freelancers can be complicated, writes journalist and new mother Imogen Goodman.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe Local - DeLean LeftFactualityOwnershipThe things I wish I'd known about 'Elterngeld' as a freelancer in GermanyGermany's generous parental allowance benefit makes it possible for new parents to take time off work. But the rules for freelancers can be complicated, writes journalist and new mother Imogen Goodman.17 hours ago·GermanyRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated15 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Local - De broke the news in Germany 17 hours ago on Friday, June 5, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsFreelancers Plus IconEurope Plus IconGermany Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsFreelancers Plus IconEurope Plus IconGermany Plus IconShow All