Germany in Focus

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offerIn this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:Racist video from Sylt goes viral and sparks backlash:Outrage after partygoers filmed chanting racist slogans on island of SyltAre people punished for using Nazi slogans in Germany?Emmanuel Macron's German language journey:Macron's German teacher opens up about 'ideal student' New jobseekers' visa launches:How Germany's opportunity card will allow easier entries for foreign workers from JuneHow many skilled workers will immigrate to Germany with the opportunity card?German cities struggle with weight of citizenship applications:Cologne stops accepting German citizenship applicationsEvents in June:Six unmissable events happening around Germany in June 2024Euro 2024 - Six things to know about visiting Germany this summer

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offerIn this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist Avalon Pernell.Here are some links to the stories we talk about:Culture shocks Americans face in Germany:10 things I found shocking as an American moving to Germany Germany to launch citizenship campaign and how to prove you're eligible for citizenship:Germany's citizenship campaign to inform foreigners about new lawRequirements, costs and permits - 6 essential articles for German citizenshipTherapy in Germany:How to find available therapists in GermanyWhat's it like being self-employed in Germany in 2024:'Almost half' of freelancers in Germany struggling to find assignmentsCool facts about Saxony: 10 things you never knew about the German state of Saxony

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist James Jackson.Here are some links to the stories we talk about:Angela Merkel's memoir:Former German chancellor Merkel to release memoir in NovemberAnalysis - are Germans questioning Merkel's legacy?Why German politicians are flocking to TikTok:German politicians get on TikTok after far-right success'A fight for the youth vote': Are German politicians social media savvy enough?Interesting facts on Cologne and how to visit on a budget:10 facts you probably didn't know about Cologne What to do, see and eat on a budget-friendly trip to Cologne 

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:Attacks on German politicians surge ahead of European elections:Suspect held in attack on former Berlin mayorCan foreign residents in Germany vote in the European elections?Eurovision in Germany (and Germany's entry):Just how big a deal is Eurovision in Germany?Watch Germany's Eurovision entry Summer jobs in Germany:Which seasonal summer jobs are available in Germany?How the Euro 2024 football championships will affect daily life in Germany:Euro 2024 - what you can expect in Germany during Europe's biggest football frenzyFun events around the country this May:Seven unmissable events around Germany this May

Find out more about becoming a member of The LocalIn this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:Who's affected by hike in flight ticket tax and what's the future for budget air travel?:'Germany lacks a sensible airline policy': Is budget air travel on the decline?The changes to be aware of in May:Everything that changes in Germany in May 2024How to maximise public holidays like a German this May What are the positives of living in Nuremberg?Five reasons foreigners should move to Nuremberg What's it like to bring up children in a bilingual household in Germany?Key tips for raising bilingual kids in Germany German noises to help you sound more like a local:Six noises to help you sound more German 

Find out more about becoming a member of The Local hereIn this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:The spy scandals gripping Germany and rocking the AfD:'How spying scandal has rocked troubled German far-right partyWhat we know about the alleged spies accused of plotting attacks on Germany for RussiaBerlin's €29 ticket relaunch:'Berlin-Abo' - Everything you need to know about Berlin's new €29 travel passGetting a lawyer involved with your German naturalisation application:When should you consider legal action on your German citizenship application?German word of the day - UntätigkeitsklageDoes hiring a lawyer speed up your German citizenship application?Is Germany an attractive spot for foreign workers?Germany ranked fifth most popular destination for foreign workers Germany's plans to improve digital access to the job market

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to some of the stories we talk about:Bavaria takes a stand against Germany's cannabis legalisation: 'Bavaria moves to ban cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardensGermany’s new self-determination law passed by parliament and the planned rule changes for double surnames: How Germany's self-determination law will make it easier for people to change their genderWhy Germany is changing its complicated rules around double surnames Commission urges German government to make abortion officially legal in first trimester:'Untenable': Legalise abortions in first trimester, urges commissionWill abortion in Germany soon become legal?Transport Minister threatens weekend driving bans, and the plans for new climate rules:German minister threatens to introduce weekend driving bansHas Germany avoided driving bans by loosening its climate rules?

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:German national football team's strip controversies:'Lack of patriotism': German football team to cut ties with Adidas after 70 yearsCan German trains improve their punctuality:German government expects more punctual trains... by ChristmasGermany's Deutschlandticket offer for students:Where can university students in Germany get a Deutschlandticket for €29?Night trains:Prague and Dresden added to Brussels night train routeAsparagus season begins in Germany: Warm weather marks the start of 'Spargelzeit' in GermanyHow happy are Germans?Why are people in Germany getting unhappier?Tax deadlines in 2024:What are the 2024 deadlines to submit my tax return in Germany?

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our guest this week is historian and tour guide Jonny Whitlam. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:Germany's citizenship law passes final hurdle and why the citizenship test is being shaken up:Elation and worry as Germany's citizenship law passes final hurdleWhy Germany is shaking up citizenship test questions The new questions being added to Germany's citizenship testChanges residents should know in April: Everything that changes in Germany this April Cannabis possession becomes legal in Germany plus vocab:What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabisGerman word of the day - KiffenGerman word of the day - BubatzGermany's culture of remembrance: New hurdles for Germany's remembrance culture as Holocaust survivors dwindle