Germany in Focus

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offerYou can also view the episodes on YouTube, Spotify and Facebook.This week host Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Paul Krantz and Tom Pugh. Our sound engineer is Paul O'Mahony.Here are links to stories we talk about:Rise of the far right in Germany and developments in Saxony-Anhalt:Germany's far right gains first ever parliament speaker'We don’t accept this' - Inside the German legal team organising against the far-rightWhy the Alternative for Germany is considered a far-right extremist partyGerman far right aims to lead Saxony-Anhalt government in DecemberWhat happens next after the AfD's win in Saxony-Anhalt?'Like a MAGA campaign' - why is the AfD so popular in Saxony-Anhalt?Germany brings back fuel tax cut:How much will Germany's fuel tax cut save drivers?Cost of Deutschlandticket to rise, along with other transport tickets:Germany's Deutschlandticket to cost €66.80 from 2027Where are public transport fares set to rise in Germany in 2027?Getting into the autumn mood in Germany:How to prepare for autumn like a GermanThe best places to go mushroom foraging in Germany10 unmissable events in October 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'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 youWill Germany introduce a tax rebate for foreign skilled workers?Taylor Swift comes to Germany:What you need to know about Taylor Swift's Germany concertsTenants' 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offerIn 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 politicsFuture 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 yearConfusion 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 yearJuly events across Germany:11 unmissable events happening around Germany this JulyCSD in Germany: The Pride events you won't want to miss this summer  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offerIn 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 cannabisProposals 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 forceHandling Germany's summer insects:How to deal with fruit flies and other critters plaguing your German flat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offerIn 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:Euro 2024 fever: IN PICTURES: Euro fans take over German cities for Euro 2024Where are the fan zones for Euro 2024 in Germany?Euro 2024 travel chaos raises questions about German efficiency Are German police really advising fans to smoke cannabis?German coalition government trouble: German government in deadlock over 2025 budgetWhat the EU elections say about the state of politics in GermanyWhat do Germany's far-right gains in EU elections mean for foreigners?Changes to the postal system:Post in Germany to arrive later after government passes reformGerman citizenship to come into force next week:What are citizenship offices around Germany doing to prepare for new law?What do I need to apply for German citizenship under the new law? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.