Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about the new round of strikes causing travel chaos in Germany.  Where will public transport in Germany be affected by strikes on Friday? Public transport to hospitals - which strikes are coming up in Germany  Tens of thousands affected by airport security staff strikes in Germany We get into the big changes happening in February, including an update on the dual ..read more

Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. 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.  If you have any questions for a future podcast episode, ask them here: What questions should we answer on our podcast? Here are the links to some of the stories we discuss: Six day train ..read more

JOIN THE LOCAL: Podcast listener offer __ In the newest episode of our podcast Germany in Focus, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett as well as culture and history expert Mike Stuchbery.  We start off by talking about some public holidays and other celebrations in Germany before we dig into one of the biggest news stories of the week - Germany's relationship with China and fears over repeating the mistakes of Russia. We discuss why Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sparked a fierce debate in the coalition government over his stance ..read more

In this week's Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local journalists Sarah Magill and Aaron Burnett and startup founder Constantin Weiss. Listen in as we chat about what a legal cannabis market could look like in Germany under initial proposals drawn up by the Health Minister. We also share with you the latest developments on the government's proposals to relax citizenship laws, including allowing dual citizenship, and what it means for non-EU nationals living in Germany.  During the show, we discuss how Germany is reforming its immigration system to try and lu ..read more

In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett in Berlin, while writer Brian Melican joins us from Hamburg.  Listen in as we chat about the Covid-19 pandemic in Germany and how the government is preparing for autumn and winter with a new set of regulations. We break down what the rules are, and any changes you should be aware of.  During the show, we discuss what the current Covid figures look like, and why the German government seems to be taking a harder line on dealing with the pandemi ..read more

JOIN THE LOCAL: Podcast listener offer __ In the first episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local journalists Sarah Magill and Aaron Burnett in Berlin, while writer Nic Houghton joins us from Augsburg. Tune in as we chat about the energy crisis in Germany and how the government is trying to tackle it and support households with rising bills. We also look at when to turn on the heating on as we go into the colder season, and tips and tricks on staying warm at home.  Since we recorded the episode, the German government has formally announced that i ..read more

This week sees the launch of The Local’s brand new podcast, Germany in Focus. Listen to the trailer and subscribe now to get the first episode delivered on Friday.  The new weekly podcast is hosted by editor Rachel Loxton who will chat each week with The Local’s journalists and expert commentators about the news stories and other aspects of life in Germany that most affect foreigners living here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. 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.  If you have any questions for a future podcast episode, ask them here: What questions should we answer on our podcast? Here are the links to some of the stories we discuss: Six day train ..read more

Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are the links to some of the stories we discuss: Germany's citizenship law goes to the Bundestag: German parliament passes landmark dual citizenship reform What you need to know about Germany's citizenship law reform When and how can I apply for German citizenship? Germany's struggling economy:  Why is Germany stuck in a recession and how long might it last? What's the ..read more

Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are links to some of the stories we discuss: Train strikes in Germany: Germany could see more train strikes this winter, says rail boss Train strike - how will travel in Germany's five largest cities be affected? Farmers' protests across the country: Furious farmers state Germany-wide tractor blockades How will the 2024 budget decisions affect you? How Germany plans to sol ..read more