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PODCAST: What German habits do foreigners pick up and will the strikes ever end?

On this week's episode we talk about yet more strikes hitting life in Germany, key changes in February, the habits foreigners pick up in Germany and events happening this month across Germany.

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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. 

We get into the big changes happening in February, including an update on the dual nationality law. 

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

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. 

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PODCAST: Violence against German politicians surges and how to get a summer job in Germany

This week we talk about attacks against German politicians in the run up to the European elections, Eurovision, how to get a summer job in Germany, how Euro 2024 will affect daily life and events around the country in May.

PODCAST: Violence against German politicians surges and how to get a summer job in Germany

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You can follow Germany in Focus and listen HERE or on the below platforms:

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:

Eurovision in Germany (and Germany’s entry):

Summer jobs in Germany:

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

Fun events around the country this May:

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