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

Here's the links to the stories we talk about:

Germany's budget plans:

• Kindergeld and tax relief - how Germany's planned 2025 budget could affect you
• Will Germany introduce a tax rebate for foreign skilled workers?

Taylor Swift comes to Germany:

• What you need to know about Taylor Swift's Germany concerts

Tenants' rights:

• What can you get you evicted as a tenant in Germany

Berlin named Germany's most expensive city:

• Which German cities are the most expensive for residents?

Summer in Germany:

• How to make the most of Germany's long summer days

We hope you have a fabulous summer and see you in September!

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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

Germany's fraught political landscape and budget woes:

• What the shock defection of a Greens MP to the CDU tells us about German politics

Future of the €49 ticket amid ailing rail infrastructure in Germany:

• Why has German train punctuality got so bad?
• Where to expect disruption due to rail upgrades in Germany this year

Confusion over whether people naturalising as German have to affirm Israel's right to exist:

• Do new German citizens have to affirm Israel's right to exist?

Underrated German tourist spots:

• Five lesser-known German summer destinations to visit this year

July events across Germany:

• 11 unmissable events happening around Germany this July
• CSD in Germany: The Pride events you won't want to miss this summer

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In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. We also hear from Matt Bristow, a volunteer with British in Germany. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

Cannabis clubs:

• What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabis

Proposals to improve rural transport:

• Can Germany solve its patchy rural transport connections?

Citizenship law changes:

• German conservatives vow to overturn dual citizenship law if elected
• What would citizenship mean to foreigners in Germany?
• CHECKLIST - What do I need to apply for German citizenship?
• Foreigners in Germany celebrate as long-awaited dual citizenship law comes into force

Handling Germany's summer insects:

• How to deal with fruit flies and other critters plaguing your German flat

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