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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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:
Taylor Swift comes to Germany:
Tenants' rights:
Berlin named Germany's most expensive city:
Summer in Germany:
We hope you have a fabulous summer and see you in September!
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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:
Future of the €49 ticket amid ailing rail infrastructure in Germany:
Confusion over whether people naturalising as German have to affirm Israel's right to exist:
Underrated German tourist spots:
July events across Germany:
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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:
Proposals to improve rural transport:
Citizenship law changes:
Handling Germany's summer insects:
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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:
German coalition government trouble:
Changes to the postal system:
German citizenship to come into force next week:
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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:
Floods in Germany:
German citizenship:
Euro 2024 coming up in Germany:
Summer German drinks:
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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:
Emmanuel Macron's German language journey:
New jobseekers' visa launches:
German cities struggle with weight of citizenship applications:
Events in June:
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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:
Germany to launch citizenship campaign and how to prove you're eligible for citizenship:
Therapy in Germany:
What's it like being self-employed in Germany in 2024:
Cool facts about Saxony:
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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:
Why German politicians are flocking to TikTok:
Interesting facts on Cologne and how to visit on a budget:
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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:
Eurovision in Germany (and Germany's entry):
Summer jobs in Germany:
How the Euro 2024 football championships will affect daily life in Germany:
Fun events around the country this May:
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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?:
The changes to be aware of in May:
What are the positives of living in Nuremberg?
What's it like to bring up children in a bilingual household in Germany?
German noises to help you sound more like a local:
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The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.
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