Germany in Focus
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Podcast Overview
<p>Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.</p><p>In each episode presenter <strong>Rachel Loxton</strong> chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s <strong>Rachel Stern</strong>, <strong>Imogen Goodman, James Jackson</strong> and <strong>Aaron Burnett</strong>. They are also frequently joined by other <strong>expert commentators</strong>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 12, 2024
Germany's budget plans, Swift-mania and is Berlin the most expensive German city?
<p><strong><em>Join The Local Germany with our</em></strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/podcastoffer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>podcast listener offer</em></strong></a></p><p>In this episode, <strong>Rachel Loxton</strong> is joined by journalists<strong> Imogen Goodman </strong>and<strong> Paul Krantz. </strong>Our sound engineer is <strong>Rhys Edwards. </strong></p><p>Here's the links to the stories we talk about:</p><p>Germany's budget plans: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240705/kindergeld-and-tax-relief-how-germanys-planned-2025-budget-could-affect-you?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kindergeld and tax relief - how Germany's planned 2025 budget could affect you</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240708/will-germany-introduce-a-tax-rebate-for-foreign-skilled-workers?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Will Germany introduce a tax rebate for foreign skilled workers?</strong></a></li></ul><p>Taylor Swift comes to Germany:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240705/swiftkirchen-what-you-need-to-know-about-taylor-swifts-germany-concerts?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What you need to know about Taylor Swift's Germany concerts</strong></a></li></ul><p>Tenants' rights:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240702/what-can-get-you-evicted-as-a-tenant-in-germany?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What can you get you evicted as a tenant in Germany </strong></a></li></ul><p>Berlin named Germany's most expensive city:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240709/which-german-cities-are-the-most-expensive-for-residents-in-2024?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Which German cities are the most expensive for residents?</strong></a></li></ul><p>Summer in Germany:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240620/how-to-make-the-most-of-germanys-long-summer-days?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>How to make the most of Germany's long summer days</strong></a></li></ul><p> <strong><em>We hope you have a fabulous summer and see you in September!</em></strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 4, 2024
Underrated German tourist spots and can the €49 ticket survive?
<p><strong><em>Join The Local Germany with our</em></strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/podcastoffer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>podcast listener offer</em></strong></a></p><p>In this episode <strong>Rachel Loxton</strong> is joined by journalists<strong> Imogen Goodman </strong>and<strong> Sarah Magill. </strong>Our sound engineer is <strong>Rhys Edwards.</strong> Here are some links to the stories we talk about:</p><p>Germany's fraught political landscape and budget woes:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240703/what-the-shock-defection-of-a-greens-mp-to-the-cdu-tells-us-about-german-politics?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What the shock defection of a Greens MP to the CDU tells us about German politics</strong></a></li></ul><p>Future of the €49 ticket amid ailing rail infrastructure in Germany:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240702/why-has-german-train-punctuality-got-so-bad?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Why has German train punctuality got so bad?</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240429/where-to-expect-disruption-due-to-rail-upgrades-in-germany-this-year?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Where to expect disruption due to rail upgrades in Germany this year</strong></a></li></ul><p>Confusion over whether people naturalising as German have to affirm Israel's right to exist:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240629/fact-check-do-new-german-citizens-have-to-affirm-israels-right-to-exist?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Do new German citizens have to affirm Israel's right to exist?</strong></a></li></ul><p>Underrated German tourist spots:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20210604/five-lesser-known-german-summer-destinations-to-visit-this-year?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Five lesser-known German summer destinations to visit this year</strong></a></li></ul><p>July events across Germany:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240626/12-unmissable-events-taking-place-around-germany-in-july-2024?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>11 unmissable events happening around Germany this July</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240701/csd-in-germany-the-pride-events-you-wont-want-to-miss-this-summer?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>CSD in Germany: The Pride events you won't want to miss this summer</strong></a></li></ul><p> </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 27, 2024
Cannabis clubs arrive and could Germany's dual citizenship law be reversed?
<p><strong><em>Join The Local Germany with our</em></strong><em> </em><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/podcastoffer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>podcast listener offer</em></strong></a></p><p>In this episode <strong>Rachel Loxton</strong> is joined by journalists<strong> Imogen Goodman </strong>and<strong> Paul Krantz. We also hear from Matt Bristow,</strong> a volunteer with<a href="https://britishingermany.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> British in Germany. </strong></a>Our sound engineer is <strong>Rhys Edwards.</strong> Here are some links to the stories we talk about:</p><p><strong>Cannabis clubs:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240328/key-points-what-to-know-about-germanys-partial-legalisation-of-cannabis?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabis</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Proposals to improve rural transport:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240618/how-can-germany-fix-its-patchy-rural-transport-connections?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Can Germany solve its patchy rural transport connections?</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Citizenship law changes:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240625/german-conservatives-vow-to-overturn-dual-citizenship-if-re-elected?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>German conservatives vow to overturn dual citizenship law if elected </strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240606/what-would-german-citizenship-mean-to-long-term-foreign-residents?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>What would citizenship mean to foreigners in Germany?</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240122/checklist-what-do-i-need-to-apply-for-german-citizenship-under-the-new-law?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>CHECKLIST - What do I need to apply for German citizenship?</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20240627/foreigners-celebrate-as-germanys-long-awaited-dual-citizenship-law-enters-into-force?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Foreigners in Germany celebrate as long-awaited dual citizenship law comes into force</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Handling Germany's summer insects:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.de/20210824/how-to-deal-with-fruit-flies-and-other-critters-plaguing-your-german-flat?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>How to deal with fruit flies and other critters plaguing your German flat</strong></a></li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Germany in Focus?
<p>Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.</p><p>In each episode presenter <strong>Rachel Loxton</strong> chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s <strong>Rachel Stern</strong>, <strong>Imogen Goodman, James Jackson</strong> and <strong>Aaron Burnett</strong>. They are also frequently joined by other <strong>expert commentators</strong>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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