Germany in Focus

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 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

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 stories we talk about today:Latest update on German citizenship law:When might Germany's dual citizenship law get final signature?What the European elections mean for Germany: What's at stake in Germany's European election vote?How to register to vote in Germany at the European electionsWhy Berlin's techno scene has been given cultural icon status:Berlin techno scene added to UNESCO world heritage listWhat does the future hold for skiing in Germany?How the climate crisis is changing Germany's ski resorts The ski destinations you can reach by train from Germany Easter in Germany: What's open in Germany over the Easter weekend?How to celebrate Easter like a GermanEaster travel - are German train strikes set to end?

Germany in Focus is made possible by the generous support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.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 RamadanWhat'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 delaysThe protests against US car company Tesla's expansion in Brandenburg:Why is Tesla's expansion in Berlin so controversial?