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Each day, we bring you real-world news, explained clearly and simply in German at an A2 level. Listen, learn, and improve your German while staying informed.This podcast is brought to you by the Lin... more
FAQs about Simple German News: Stories at A2:How many episodes does Simple German News: Stories at A2 have?The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.
November 21, 2025Child Poverty in Germany: Figures and Risk FactorsTry our LinguaSimplify app.Official data show that more than two million children in Germany face poverty — with education level and migration background among the strongest risk factors....more6minPlay
November 20, 2025COP30: A Roadmap to Phase Out Fossil FuelsTry our LinguaSimplify app.At the UN climate summit in Brazil, over 80 nations push for a global plan to end oil, coal, and gas use — facing resistance from producers and calls for concrete action....more6minPlay
November 19, 2025Syrian Skilled Workers: Germany’s Labor Market and the Return DebateTry our LinguaSimplify app.Syrian refugees have become vital to Germany’s workforce — but political calls for repatriation risk deepening labor shortages and undermining integration progress....more14minPlay
November 18, 2025Cleaning Up Orbit: The Fight Against Space DebrisTry our LinguaSimplify app.A Munich startup led by a 22-year-old innovator takes on the growing threat of space junk — with Bavarian funding and bold plans to make invisible debris visible....more7minPlay
November 17, 2025Bundeswehr Reform: Voluntary Service and Mandatory Conscription ScreeningTry our LinguaSimplify app.Germany’s new defense plan rejects a full draft return but introduces mandatory screening for young men — aiming to boost voluntary enlistment while sparking debate over fairness and burden....more4minPlay
November 14, 2025Germany’s Climate Path: Balancing Growth and COP30 GoalsTry our LinguaSimplify app.Once a climate leader, Germany now faces criticism for prioritizing economic growth over emissions targets — as experts warn its current policies fall short of COP30 ambitions....more7minPlay
November 13, 2025Google’s €5.5 Billion Bet on Germany’s Digital FutureTry our LinguaSimplify app.Google’s massive data center investment boosts Germany’s digital infrastructure and jobs — while raising questions about tech dependence, sovereignty, and sustainability....more5minPlay
November 11, 2025The Paris Agreement: Progress and a Worsening Climate CrisisTry our LinguaSimplify app.Ten years on, the Paris Agreement shows both major gains in renewable energy and alarming setbacks — as rising emissions and warming trends push the world closer to critical tipping points....more5minPlay
November 10, 2025Life Satisfaction and Integration of Migrants in GermanyTry our LinguaSimplify app.Studies show rising well-being among immigrants the longer they stay — yet a “paradox” emerges as second-generation migrants report lower satisfaction, highlighting the role of expectations, origin, and language skills in integration....more9minPlay
November 07, 2025The Next EU Enlargement: Candidates and Needed ReformsTry our LinguaSimplify app.From the Western Balkans to Ukraine, ten countries are seeking EU membership — but political hurdles, strict accession criteria, and internal EU reforms will shape who joins next and when....more7minPlay
FAQs about Simple German News: Stories at A2:How many episodes does Simple German News: Stories at A2 have?The podcast currently has 109 episodes available.