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In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panellists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by economist Friedhelm Pfeiffer, a senior researcher at the European Centre for Economic Research in Mannheim.

Here are some links to stories we talk about today:

Why a German city has launched a public light display for Ramadan:

• Frankfurt becomes first German city to light up for Ramadan

What's going on with strikes in Germany and can we expect disruption over Easter?

• How likely are strikes in Germany over the Easter weekend?

Update on the dual citizenship law and why foreign nationals are protesting against Berlin’s slow bureaucracy.

• Has Germany's upcoming dual citizenship law been delayed again?
• Foreigners in Berlin furious over German citizenship delays

The protests against US car company Tesla's expansion in Brandenburg:

• Why is Tesla's expansion in Berlin so controversial?

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