Germany in Focus

By The Local Germany

Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also a

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July 12, 2024Germany's budget plans, Swift-mania and is Berlin the most expensive German city?
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In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.
Here's the links to the stories we talk about:
Germany's budget plans:
Kindergeld and tax relief - how Germany's planned 2025 budget could affect you
Will Germany introduce a tax rebate for foreign skilled workers?
Taylor Swift comes to Germany:
What you need to know about Taylor Swift's Germany concerts
Tenants' rights:
What can you get you evicted as a tenant in Germany
Berlin named Germany's most expensive city:
Which German cities are the most expensive for residents?
Summer in Germany:
How to make the most of Germany's long summer days
We hope you have a fabulous summer and see you in September!

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July 04, 2024Underrated German tourist spots and can the €49 ticket survive?
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Germany's fraught political landscape and budget woes:
What the shock defection of a Greens MP to the CDU tells us about German politics
Future of the €49 ticket amid ailing rail infrastructure in Germany:
Why has German train punctuality got so bad?
Where to expect disruption due to rail upgrades in Germany this year
Confusion over whether people naturalising as German have to affirm Israel's right to exist:
Do new German citizens have to affirm Israel's right to exist?
Underrated German tourist spots:
Five lesser-known German summer destinations to visit this year
July events across Germany:
11 unmissable events happening around Germany this July
CSD in Germany: The Pride events you won't want to miss this summer

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June 27, 2024Cannabis clubs arrive and could Germany's dual citizenship law be reversed?
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. We also hear from Matt Bristow, a volunteer with British in Germany. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Cannabis clubs:
What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabis
Proposals to improve rural transport:
Can Germany solve its patchy rural transport connections?
Citizenship law changes:
German conservatives vow to overturn dual citizenship law if elected
What would citizenship mean to foreigners in Germany?
CHECKLIST - What do I need to apply for German citizenship?
Foreigners in Germany celebrate as long-awaited dual citizenship law comes into force
Handling Germany's summer insects:
How to deal with fruit flies and other critters plaguing your German flat

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June 20, 2024Countdown to citizenship law change, Euro fever and can the German coalition survive?
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Euro 2024 fever:
IN PICTURES: Euro fans take over German cities for Euro 2024
Where are the fan zones for Euro 2024 in Germany?
Euro 2024 travel chaos raises questions about German efficiency
Are German police really advising fans to smoke cannabis?
German coalition government trouble:
German government in deadlock over 2025 budget
What the EU elections say about the state of politics in Germany
What do Germany's far-right gains in EU elections mean for foreigners?
Changes to the postal system:
Post in Germany to arrive later after government passes reform
German citizenship to come into force next week:
What are citizenship offices around Germany doing to prepare for new law?
What do I need to apply for German citizenship under the new law?

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June 06, 2024German football culture explained and what to expect at the EU elections
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. We are also joined by Kit Holden. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
European election latest:
EU elections - Why has Germany's far-right AfD party crashed in the polls?
10 things you should know about the European parliamentary elections
Who are Germany's newest parties running in the EU elections?
How do the 2024 European elections work and when will we know the results?
Floods in Germany:
Death toll in German floods rises as residents left stranded
Where in Germany do homeowners face the greatest flood risk?
German citizenship:
How much do you need to earn to qualify for German citizenship?
Euro 2024 coming up in Germany:
The 10 German stadiums hosting Euro 2024 matches and how to get to them
Euro 2024 - Six things to know about visiting Germany this summer
Hope returns for hosts Germany ahead of Euro 2024
Summer German drinks:
Five German drinks to try this summer

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May 30, 2024German cities overwhelmed with citizenship applications and outrage over Nazi hate speech
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Racist video from Sylt goes viral and sparks backlash:
Outrage after partygoers filmed chanting racist slogans on island of Sylt
Are people punished for using Nazi slogans in Germany?
Emmanuel Macron's German language journey:
Macron's German teacher opens up about 'ideal student'
New jobseekers' visa launches:
How Germany's opportunity card will allow easier entries for foreign workers from June
How many skilled workers will immigrate to Germany with the opportunity card?
German cities struggle with weight of citizenship applications:
Cologne stops accepting German citizenship applications
Events in June:
Six unmissable events happening around Germany in June 2024
Euro 2024 - Six things to know about visiting Germany this summer

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May 23, 2024How to find therapy in Germany, culture shocks and what's it like being self-employed?
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist Avalon Pernell.
Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Culture shocks Americans face in Germany:
10 things I found shocking as an American moving to Germany
Germany to launch citizenship campaign and how to prove you're eligible for citizenship:
Germany's citizenship campaign to inform foreigners about new law
Requirements, costs and permits - 6 essential articles for German citizenship
Therapy in Germany:
How to find available therapists in Germany
What's it like being self-employed in Germany in 2024:
'Almost half' of freelancers in Germany struggling to find assignments
Cool facts about Saxony:
10 things you never knew about the German state of Saxony

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May 17, 2024Merkel's memoir, Berlin university protest row and fascinating facts about Cologne
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist James Jackson.
Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Angela Merkel's memoir:
Former German chancellor Merkel to release memoir in November
Analysis - are Germans questioning Merkel's legacy?
Why German politicians are flocking to TikTok:
German politicians get on TikTok after far-right success
'A fight for the youth vote': Are German politicians social media savvy enough?
Interesting facts on Cologne and how to visit on a budget:
10 facts you probably didn't know about Cologne
What to do, see and eat on a budget-friendly trip to Cologne

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May 10, 2024Violence against German politicians surges and how to get a summer job in Germany
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.
Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Attacks on German politicians surge ahead of European elections:
Suspect held in attack on former Berlin mayor
Can foreign residents in Germany vote in the European elections?
Eurovision in Germany (and Germany's entry):
Just how big a deal is Eurovision in Germany?
Watch Germany's Eurovision entry
Summer jobs in Germany:
Which seasonal summer jobs are available in Germany?
How the Euro 2024 football championships will affect daily life in Germany:
Euro 2024 - what you can expect in Germany during Europe's biggest football frenzy
Fun events around the country this May:
Seven unmissable events around Germany this May

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May 02, 2024How to bring up bilingual children in Germany and the best things about living in Nuremberg
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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.
Here are some links to the stories we talk about:
Who's affected by hike in flight ticket tax and what's the future for budget air travel?:
'Germany lacks a sensible airline policy': Is budget air travel on the decline?
The changes to be aware of in May:
Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024
How to maximise public holidays like a German this May
What are the positives of living in Nuremberg?
Five reasons foreigners should move to Nuremberg
What's it like to bring up children in a bilingual household in Germany?
Key tips for raising bilingual kids in Germany
German noises to help you sound more like a local:
Six noises to help you sound more German

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