or does paypal have something against Germany?

Policy Updates - PayPal

n most cases, the sender decides who pays the fee. In some cases the sender will not be able to decide and the sender or the recipient will be required to pay the fee.

Recipient's Country:

UK: 0.5%

Poland 1% + 0.55 PLN

*Other European Countries: 0.5%

Australia 1%

Canada 1%

China 0%

Germany 2%

Hong Kong 0%

Singapore 0%

Taiwan 0%

U.S. 1%

Elsewhere 0.5%

Note: This fee will not be charged if a Euro payment is made between Accounts registered in the European Union or EEA.