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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 130 episodes available.
December 16, 2025Zelenskyy in Berlin: Solidarity, War, and Fragile Peace TalksTry our LinguaSimplify app.During a high-profile visit to Berlin, Ukraine’s president meets Germany’s leadership amid firm pledges of support — while ceasefire talks, territorial demands, and Europe’s security hang in the balance....more18minPlay
December 15, 2025Tusk’s First Two Years: Hope, Deadlock, and Political RiskTry our LinguaSimplify app.Once seen as the liberal savior of Poland, Donald Tusk now faces stalled reforms, conservative pushback, and weakening coalition partners — as the 2027 election looms and a right-wing return becomes a real possibility....more7minPlay
December 14, 2025Trump’s Strategy: Strengthening the Right and Dividing EuropeTry our LinguaSimplify app.Analysts warn that the U.S. administration’s alignment with Europe’s far-right parties risks undermining the EU — shifting from traditional diplomacy to ideological partnerships that test liberal democratic norms....more15minPlay
December 04, 2025Middle East to Europe: A Strategic Overland Fiber RouteTry our LinguaSimplify app.Qatar and Saudi Arabia are building major terrestrial fiber links to Europe — boosting global network resilience, bypassing vulnerable sea cables, and laying the groundwork for a post-oil digital economy across the region....more17minPlay
December 02, 2025The Democratic Cost of MisogynyTry our LinguaSimplify app.Across Europe, women in public life face rising harassment and violence — pushing many out of politics and threatening democratic participation, especially for young women and minorities....more14minPlay
December 01, 2025Strategic Necessity and Historical BurdensTry our LinguaSimplify app.Germany and Poland navigate a fragile balance between urgent security cooperation and unresolved historical wounds — with calls for symbolic gestures and closer defense ties shaping the path forward....more5minPlay
November 28, 2025Europe’s Struggle for a Sustainable Pension SystemTry our LinguaSimplify app.With aging populations straining pay-as-you-go schemes, European countries face tough choices — from raising retirement ages to adopting mixed “cappuccino” models to secure future pensions....more7minPlay
November 27, 2025General Debate: Ukraine, Pensions, and Confrontation with the AfDTry our LinguaSimplify app.Germany’s Bundestag clash centered on Ukraine policy, stalled pension reforms, and sharp attacks from the AfD — reflecting deep political tension in a fragile new government....more12minPlay
November 26, 2025Africa’s Resources: The Geopolitical Contest for LuandaTry our LinguaSimplify app.At the AU–EU summit in Luanda, Europe and China vie for influence and access to critical minerals — while African leaders push for local value creation amid deep poverty....more15minPlay
November 25, 2025Germany’s China Dilemma: Dependence, Risk, and TransitionTry our LinguaSimplify app.German industry still relies heavily on China — from rare earths to car sales — even as politics shift toward risk reduction and tougher competition forces companies to rethink supply chains....more13minPlay
FAQs about Simple German News: Stories at A2:How many episodes does Simple German News: Stories at A2 have?The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.