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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 nationality law. 

• When might Germany’s new dual citizenship law come into force?
• German Bundesrat to debate dual citizenship law on February 2nd
• Everything that changes in Germany in 2024

Next, we talk about the behaviour and habits you pick up as a foreigner in Germany, from stockpiling herbal tea to being more direct. 

• Five ways living in Germany changes you as a person

We also hear about how The Local readers are becoming more German. 

If you have acquired a new habit since moving to Germany that you’d like us to read out on the podcast, please email [email protected]

Lastly we talk about some of the events happening in Germany this February that we recommend. 

• Where to watch the 2024 Super Bowl in Germany
• 7 unmissable events happening in Germany in February 2024