Sign up to save your podcastsEmail addressPasswordRegisterOrContinue with GoogleAlready have an account? Log in here.
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 206 episodes available.
June 18, 2026Cooling the City: How Urban Areas Are Adapting to Extreme HeatTry our LinguaSimplify app.Cities around the world are expanding green spaces, redesigning public infrastructure, and deploying renewable energy solutions to combat rising temperatures, protect vulnerable populations, and improve resilience against extreme heat....more9minPlay
June 16, 2026Merz’s Foreign Policy Balancing Act: New Partners, Old FrictionsTry our LinguaSimplify app.As ties with France cool and relations with Washington remain turbulent, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is forging a pragmatic partnership with Italy while navigating a rapidly shifting European and transatlantic landscape....more16minPlay
June 11, 2026Russia at War: A Society Reshaped by ConflictTry our LinguaSimplify app.The prolonged war in Ukraine is transforming Russian society — fostering fear, militarization, and social divisions, while exposing the human costs borne by soldiers, deserters, and civilians alike....more14minPlay
June 09, 2026Peace Report 2025: Europe Urged to Prepare for a Post-NATO EraTry our LinguaSimplify app.Leading security experts warn that shifting U.S. policies are undermining NATO’s foundations, prompting calls for stronger European defense capabilities, renewed commitment to international law, and a broader approach to security beyond military power....more16minPlay
June 04, 2026Germany Misses UN Security Council Seat in Historic SetbackTry our LinguaSimplify app.For the first time since reunification, Germany fails to win a seat on the UN Security Council — triggering debate over its global influence, foreign policy credibility, and role in the multilateral system....more13minPlay
June 02, 2026Europe’s Tougher Asylum Policy Sparks Human Rights DebateTry our LinguaSimplify app.As the EU tightens its asylum system with new border procedures and return hubs, critics warn of growing restrictions on refugee rights and call for a stronger commitment to humanitarian responsibility and international cooperation....more27minPlay
May 28, 2026Hormuz Standoff: Iran, the U.S., and the Fight for Economic SurvivalTry our LinguaSimplify app.Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz expose a dangerous deadlock between Washington and Tehran — where energy security, regional influence, and economic survival are tightly intertwined....more29minPlay
May 27, 2026Fuel Prices in Germany: Crisis, Relief, and Political DebateTry our LinguaSimplify app.After global tensions sent diesel prices soaring, easing geopolitical pressures and government fuel rebates are bringing temporary relief — while debate continues over how long consumers should be shielded from volatile energy markets....more24minPlay
May 21, 2026EU–U.S. Trade Deal Moves Forward After Turnberry AgreementTry our LinguaSimplify app.The European Union takes a major step toward stabilizing transatlantic trade, advancing a deal that caps U.S. tariffs while expanding market access — with safeguards aimed at protecting European industries and reducing future uncertainty....more17minPlay
May 19, 2026Germany’s Climate Policy: Progress, Gaps, and Growing PressureTry our LinguaSimplify app.Germany is making short-term progress on climate targets, but experts warn that weak economic growth masks deeper structural problems — especially in transport, buildings, and the fight to reach climate neutrality by 2045....more26minPlay
FAQs about Simple German News: Stories at A2:How many episodes does Simple German News: Stories at A2 have?The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.