German politicians and unions are debating the merits of a four-day work week. But experts say many German companies aren’t waiting for politics to go ahead with a shorter week.
This week we talk about a German court case involving a naked landlord and rent reductions, medicine shortages, transport strikes, why the German government wants people to move to the countryside, the €49 ticket's first days and events in May.
This week we talk about Germany's plan to legalise cannabis, shutting down nuclear power pants, the German asparagus obsession, Barack Obama's relationship with Germany, and if it's worth getting the new €49 ticket. We also share some life hacks.
In this special podcast bonus episode we hear more from Jan Dannenbring, a migration law expert from the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts Jan, and Green MP Misbah Khan on why Germany is shaking up its immigration laws.
This week we talk about Easter traditions, travel, the outlook on strikes, Berlin's possible new conservative mayor, a mayor who came to Germany as a Syrian refugee, the future points-based visa for non-EU nationals and events in Germany.
This week we talk about important changes to life in Germany this April, a royal visit, what foreign students applying for citizenship should know, whether small talk exists in Germany, and cultural things that are slowly changing here - and things that never will.
Many foreigners are struggling to tackle bureaucracy and find a place to live when they move to German cities. The Local's Germany in Focus podcast spoke to an expert who works with international residents to find out why things are so bad at the moment.
This week we talk about major strike action, rents in German cities, the German love for Helene Fischer and Schlager music, why the Bundestag is shrinking, why Germany is so hard for foreigners to start a new life in and how to get on with your neighbours.
This week we talk about gun laws after a shooting in Hamburg, a row about women going topless in Berlin, FKK, why there are so many strikes at the moment and tipping culture.
This week we talk about key changes in Germany in March, the warm winter, what to expect with strikes, why the Bavarian state leader has been in the news, opposition to German citizenship reform plans, delays to citizenship applications and events.
This week we talk about carnival, why people are failing driving tests, key changes in a new draft law on skilled immigration, how Germany has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine and life hacks for living in Germany.
Bonn-based dating and relationships coach Sami Wunder shared her own success story with The Local's Germany in Focus podcast, as well as some tips for those looking for love in Germany.
In this week's episode we talk about widespread strikes, expensive Currywurst, the winners and losers of Berlin's repeat elections, the debate on English as a second administrative language in Germany and dating.
We talk about support from Germany after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, why Berlin is repeating elections, the influx of STEM workers from abroad, how the AfD has changed politics and society, the popularity of American football in Germany and Valentine's phrases.
In this week's episode we talk about the €49 transport ticket launch date and if visitors to Germany can get it, the rising cost of beer, falling property prices and if it's a good time to buy, layoffs in the tech sector and the German film nominated for nine Oscars.
In this week's episode we're breaking down the painfully slow decision making by the German government on tanks for Ukraine, property tax reform, backlogs of citizenship applications, pension worries and how to make friends in Germany when you arrive from abroad.
Depending on whether they take the regular track or the fast track to German citizenship in future, applicants will likely have to pass either the B1 or C1 German test. Here’s what a language teacher tells us to expect.
In this week's episode, we talk about why the German Defence Minister resigned, an ongoing integration row sparked after New Year's Eve riots, new train routes, language requirements for German citizenship reform and how to beat the January blues.
In our bonus holiday episode we have an exclusive interview with German MP Hakan Demir on the planned overhaul of German citizenship laws, we talk about the German words of the year and the New Year fireworks culture.
This week we talk about Christmas travel, gun laws in Germany after an alleged coup plot, why rents are increasing so fast, the negative experiences foreign residents have at German immigration offices before finishing with a festive quiz.
This week we talk about an alleged plot to overthrow the German government, a year of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, why Berlin street names are being changed, support to pay heating bills, Ukrainian refugees in Germany and tips on visiting the Bundesrepublik this Winter.
This week we talk about why Frankfurt is being ranked as one of the worst cities for expats, a new joyful German word (that Germans don't know), why citizenship law reforms are being slammed and what it means, and we profile some Christmas markets.
This week we talk about train travel disruption and the new long-distance rail timetable, unemployment benefits, how the German school system impacts social mobility and our panelists try some German citizenship test questions.
This week we talk about price rises and how to save money at German supermarkets, why the proposed unemployment benefits overhaul is controversial, the German reaction to the World Cup in Qatar, and the stages of learning German.
