This week we talk about the significance of November 9th in German history, why a Munich landlord is being punished for offering low rent prices, the new Deutschlandticket, cost of living demonstrations and what life was like in East Germany.
This week we talk about Berlin's 'car free' debate and the German love of driving fast, as well details of the plans to change dual citizenships laws, unusually warm weather, support for tenants in the cost of living crisis and November events.
In the latest episode we talk about why Germany is being warned against too much involvement with China, the childcare crisis, how a recession will affect people in Germany and we'll hear about some haunted houses.
The latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast looks at the government's plans to relax citizenship laws, the worker shortage and how that's influencing changes to the immigration system, proposals to legalise cannabis and Germany's obsession with cash.
The latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast delves into how the country is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic this winter, the minimum wage rise, changes to the government's energy plans and German festivals.
The first episode of our Germany in Focus podcast looks at the energy crisis and how the government is supporting people, the €9 ticket follow-ups and a ruling that says employers in Germany have to record all staff hours - plus we talk about our favourite German words.
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 to your favourite podcast platform on Friday.Â
