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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:

Attacks on German politicians surge ahead of European elections:

• Suspect held in attack on former Berlin mayor
• Can foreign residents in Germany vote in the European elections?

Eurovision in Germany (and Germany’s entry):

• Just how big a deal is Eurovision in Germany?
• Watch Germany’s Eurovision entry:

Summer jobs in Germany:

• Which seasonal summer jobs are available in Germany?

How the Euro 2024 football championships will affect daily life in Germany:

• Euro 2024 – what you can expect in Germany during Europe’s biggest football frenzy

Fun events around the country this May:

• Seven unmissable events around Germany this May