Germany in Focus

By: The Local Germany
  • Summary

  • 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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    © 2022 The Local Europe AB
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Episodes
  • Germany's budget plans, Swift-mania and is Berlin the most expensive German city?
    Jul 12 2024

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    In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.

    Here's the links to the stories we talk about:

    Germany's budget plans:

    • Kindergeld and tax relief - how Germany's planned 2025 budget could affect you
    • Will Germany introduce a tax rebate for foreign skilled workers?

    Taylor Swift comes to Germany:

    • What you need to know about Taylor Swift's Germany concerts

    Tenants' rights:

    • What can you get you evicted as a tenant in Germany

    Berlin named Germany's most expensive city:

    • Which German cities are the most expensive for residents?

    Summer in Germany:

    • How to make the most of Germany's long summer days

    We hope you have a fabulous summer and see you in September!


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    39 mins
  • Underrated German tourist spots and can the €49 ticket survive?
    Jul 4 2024

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    In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

    Germany's fraught political landscape and budget woes:

    • What the shock defection of a Greens MP to the CDU tells us about German politics

    Future of the €49 ticket amid ailing rail infrastructure in Germany:

    • Why has German train punctuality got so bad?
    • Where to expect disruption due to rail upgrades in Germany this year

    Confusion over whether people naturalising as German have to affirm Israel's right to exist:

    • Do new German citizens have to affirm Israel's right to exist?

    Underrated German tourist spots:

    • Five lesser-known German summer destinations to visit this year

    July events across Germany:

    • 11 unmissable events happening around Germany this July
    • CSD in Germany: The Pride events you won't want to miss this summer


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    34 mins
  • Cannabis clubs arrive and could Germany's dual citizenship law be reversed?
    Jun 27 2024

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    In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. We also hear from Matt Bristow, a volunteer with British in Germany. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

    Cannabis clubs:

    • What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabis

    Proposals to improve rural transport:

    • Can Germany solve its patchy rural transport connections?

    Citizenship law changes:

    • German conservatives vow to overturn dual citizenship law if elected
    • What would citizenship mean to foreigners in Germany?
    • CHECKLIST - What do I need to apply for German citizenship?
    • Foreigners in Germany celebrate as long-awaited dual citizenship law comes into force

    Handling Germany's summer insects:

    • How to deal with fruit flies and other critters plaguing your German flat

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    38 mins

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