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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 163 episodes available.
February 27, 2026Germany’s Demographic Shift: Aging, Shrinking, and Under PressureTry our LinguaSimplify app.With low birth rates and retiring baby boomers, Germany faces a rapidly aging population — straining pensions, healthcare, and the labor market, while migration alone cannot offset the long-term imbalance....more13minPlay
February 26, 2026MAGA Influence in France: Politics, Justice, and Foreign PressureTry our LinguaSimplify app.Allegations of U.S. pressure in a high-profile corruption case spark concern in France — as officials warn of ideological interference and step up efforts to shield national sovereignty and EU stability....more20minPlay
February 25, 2026Industrial AI Cloud: Germany’s Bid for Tech SovereigntyTry our LinguaSimplify app.Germany is betting on industrial AI to reduce reliance on U.S. tech giants — leveraging manufacturing expertise, trusted AI standards, and major investments to boost competitiveness in the global race with China and the United States....more18minPlay
February 24, 2026Iceland Considers EU Membership Amid Geopolitical ShiftsTry our LinguaSimplify app.Amid rising global uncertainty and tensions in the North Atlantic, Iceland reopens the debate on joining the EU — weighing sovereignty concerns against closer European integration and security ties....more20minPlay
February 23, 2026Merz Re-Elected: CDU Rallies Behind Its ChancellorTry our LinguaSimplify app.With over 91 percent support at the party congress, Friedrich Merz secures his leadership of the CDU — signaling unity, distancing the party from the AfD and Russia, and reinforcing his role on the international stage....more26minPlay
February 20, 2026Integration Courses Cut: Savings Today, Costs Tomorrow?Try our LinguaSimplify app.Budget reductions limit access to state-funded language courses for migrants — sparking debate over social cohesion, labor market integration, and the long-term impact on Germany’s need for skilled workers....more12minPlay
February 19, 2026The “Second China Shock”: Germany’s Industrial CrossroadsTry our LinguaSimplify app.As Chinese firms challenge Germany in core sectors like autos and machinery, falling exports and rising competition force Berlin and Brussels to balance diversification, industrial protection, and stable ties with Beijing....more17minPlay
February 18, 2026Germany’s Economy: Structural Crisis Behind Modest GrowthTry our LinguaSimplify app.Despite slightly improved forecasts, Germany faces layoffs, rising insolvencies, and investment reluctance — as high costs, labor shortages, and political gridlock fuel calls for deep structural reform....more15minPlay
February 17, 2026Trump and Europe’s Right: Alliance Under StrainTry our LinguaSimplify app.From close ideological ties to growing friction over Ukraine and Greenland, the relationship between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders reveals a fragile alliance shaped by national interests and security concerns....more16minPlay
February 16, 2026Germany’s Mega-Project Problem: Delays, Costs, and Reform CallsTry our LinguaSimplify app.From the Cologne Opera to nationwide infrastructure works, bureaucracy and rigid procurement rules drive delays and overruns — prompting comparisons with France’s swift Notre-Dame rebuild and calls for structural reform....more16minPlay
FAQs about Simple German News: Stories at A2:How many episodes does Simple German News: Stories at A2 have?The podcast currently has 163 episodes available.