{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6320231f4eebf90013cfcdd5/65b28be976a809001763e3d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Historic rail strike hits Germany and when should you apply for citizenship?","description":"<p><strong><em>Join The Local with our</em></strong><em>&nbsp;</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, host&nbsp;<strong>Rachel Loxton</strong>&nbsp;is joined by panelists<strong>&nbsp;Aaron Burnett</strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;Imogen Goodman.&nbsp;</strong>Our sound engineer is&nbsp;<strong>Rhys Edwards.</strong></p><p>We get into the train strike, AfD protests and hear from migration experts on what the new citizenship law means for foreigners in Germany. We also answer your questions on citizenship.&nbsp;</p><p>If you have any questions for a future podcast episode, ask them here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240115/germany-in-focus-what-questions-should-we-answer-on-our-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>What questions should we answer on our podcast?</strong></a></p><p>Here are the links to some of the stories we discuss:</p><p><strong>Six day train strike underway in Germany:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240122/how-train-travellers-in-germany-be-affected-by-latest-six-day-strike?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How train travellers in Germany will be affected by the latest six-day strike</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240124/fears-over-economy-grow-as-germany-begins-longest-train-strike-ever?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>German train drivers begin largest strike ever as fears over economy grow</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240125/could-germanys-rail-strikes-end-sooner-than-expected?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Could rail strikes end sooner than expected?</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Germans protest against the AfD:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240120/over-100000-in-german-protests-against-far-right-afd?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tens of thousands flood protests against the far-right AfD&nbsp;</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240125/opinion-even-with-german-citizenship-reform-foreigners-must-be-wary-of-lurch-to-the-far-right?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Even with German citizenship reform, foreigners must be wary of lurch to the far-right</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Germany's citizenship law passes in the Bundestag:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240119/key-points-what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-citizenship-law-reform?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>What you need to know about Germany's citizenship law reform</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240119/explained-when-and-how-can-i-apply-for-german-citizenship?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>When and how can I apply for German citizenship?</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240122/it-will-take-absolutely-forever-foreigners-brace-for-long-waits-for-german-citizenship?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>‘It’ll take forever’: Applicants for German citizenship brace for long waits</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 under the new law</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20230117/which-criminal-offences-could-get-you-barred-from-german-citizenship?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Which criminal offences could get you barred from German citizenship?</strong></a></li></ul>","author_name":"The Local Germany"}