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Germany in Focus
The Local Germany
71 episodes
9 months ago

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.

In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators. 



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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.

In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators. 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can Germany's trains run on time, Spargelzeit begins and how happy are Germans?
Germany in Focus
35 minutes 43 seconds
1 year ago
Can Germany's trains run on time, Spargelzeit begins and how happy are Germans?

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 years

Can German trains improve their punctuality:

  • German government expects more punctual trains... by Christmas

Germany'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 route

Asparagus season begins in Germany: 

  • Warm weather marks the start of 'Spargelzeit' in Germany

How 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?



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany in Focus

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.

In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators. 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.