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Germany in Focus
The Local Germany
71 episodes
9 months ago

Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.

In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators. 



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Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.

In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators. 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Driving ban threats, Berlin tourist tips and will abortion become legal in Germany?
Germany in Focus
37 minutes 45 seconds
1 year ago
Driving ban threats, Berlin tourist tips and will abortion become legal in Germany?

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.

In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. 

Here are some links to some of the stories we talk about:

Bavaria takes a stand against Germany's cannabis legalisation: 

  • 'Bavaria moves to ban cannabis at Oktoberfest and beer gardens

Germany’s new self-determination law passed by parliament and the planned rule changes for double surnames: 

  • How Germany's self-determination law will make it easier for people to change their gender
  • Why Germany is changing its complicated rules around double surnames 

Commission urges German government to make abortion officially legal in first trimester:

  • 'Untenable': Legalise abortions in first trimester, urges commission
  • Will abortion in Germany soon become legal?

Transport Minister threatens weekend driving bans, and the plans for new climate rules:

  • German minister threatens to introduce weekend driving bans
  • Has Germany avoided driving bans by loosening its climate rules?




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Germany in Focus

Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.

In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators. 



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.