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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. 

Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

The spy scandals gripping Germany and rocking the AfD:

• ‘How spying scandal has rocked troubled German far-right party
• What we know about the alleged spies accused of plotting attacks on Germany for Russia

Berlin’s €29 ticket relaunch:

• ‘Berlin-Abo’ – Everything you need to know about Berlin’s new €29 travel pass

Getting a lawyer involved with your German naturalisation application:

• When should you consider legal action on your German citizenship application?
• German word of the day – Untätigkeitsklage
• Does hiring a lawyer speed up your German citizenship application?

Is Germany an attractive spot for foreign workers?

• Germany ranked fifth most popular destination for foreign workers 
• Germany’s plans to improve digital access to the job market