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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 106 episodes available.
July 25, 2025Safe Travel in EuropeEurope touts diversity, yet protections and attitudes toward LGBTQIA+ visitors vary wildly from Lisbon to Warsaw. In our next episode we preview the essential prep—checking laws and norms, using ILGA’s Rainbow Map, handling border checks for trans and non-binary travelers, and tapping local apps and travel networks. Tune in to learn how information and community can turn risk into rewarding journeys....more8minPlay
July 24, 2025Earth Overshoot: Consumption & Eco-DebtHumanity now burns through a year’s resources in barely eight months—living as if we had 1.8 planets to spare. In our next episode we preview why wealthy nations leave the biggest footprint, how places like Uruguay flip to renewables, and which fixes—carbon pricing, smarter cities, less food waste, less meat—could push Overshoot Day back. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack....more8minPlay
July 23, 2025FCAS Turbulence: Fighter Jet FeudEurope’s next‑gen warplane is stuck in a power struggle—Dassault wants the lead, Airbus insists on equal shares, and the whole €100‑billion program hangs in the balance. In the next episode we preview how the standoff escalated, what’s at stake for Paris and Berlin, and whether top‑level politics can rescue the project. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack....more8minPlay
July 22, 2025“Made for Germany”: €631 Billion RevivalGermany’s biggest companies vow to pour €631 billion into the economy over the next three years—backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s agenda of tax cuts and red-tape rollback. We’ll preview how this mega-investment aims to pull the country out of recession, why high social levies still loom as a threat, and whether politics and business can truly reboot Europe’s growth engine. Tune in for the core questions we’ll unpack next....more6minPlay
July 21, 2025Merz’s Summer Presser: Optimism & TensionsIn our next episode we preview Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first summer press conference—why he strikes an upbeat tone about Germany’s economy and coalition, how a failed judge appointment exposes lingering rifts, and what his takes on the Bundeswehr, EU red tape, Israel-Gaza, and Russia’s war really signal. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack....more9minPlay
July 18, 2025Germany & Africa: Strategy or StagnationIs Berlin falling behind Beijing and New Delhi on the continent’s fastest-growing markets and critical minerals? In our next episode we preview calls for an “Africa reset,” ask whether Germany can offer true partnership instead of resource grabs, and weigh what it will take to move from speeches to concrete action. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack....more8minPlay
July 17, 2025Power Grid Push: Speed & SnagsGermany’s energy transition hinges on new transmission lines—but slow permits, skill shortages, and local push-back threaten the schedule. In our next episode we’ll preview how four grid operators navigate a five-step approval gauntlet, weigh overhead versus underground cables, and link storage to stability. Tune in for the pressing questions we’ll explore....more11minPlay
July 16, 2025Border Backlash: Germany-Poland Checkpoint ComebackStalled traffic, commuter headaches, and citizen patrols—re-imposed checks on the Frankfurt (Oder)–Słubice crossing test the very idea of a border-free Europe. In our next episode we preview why Warsaw and Berlin are tightening controls, how locals feel the pinch, and what it all means for Schengen’s future. Tune in for the questions we’ll unpack....more7minPlay
July 15, 2025US-China Squeeze: Europe’s Balancing ActTariff threats from Washington and deep supply ties to Beijing leave Europe walking a strategic tightrope. In the next episode we preview how the EU is rethinking trade, cutting dependencies, and positioning itself between two superpowers—tune in for the key questions we’ll explore....more5minPlay
July 14, 2025Trade War Fallout: Europe’s Investment MagnetHow are U.S. tariffs and ballooning debt nudging global capital toward Europe—especially Germany—and what steps is the EU taking to lock that money in? In our next episode we’ll outline the forces reshaping cross-Atlantic investment flows and the key questions they raise for businesses and policymakers. Tune in for the full story....more7minPlay
FAQs about Simple German News: Stories at A2:How many episodes does Simple German News: Stories at A2 have?The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.