This week on Europe Edition, James, Ben and the team look at Europe's weirdest Christmas traditions with our wandering Euro-expert Alex Macbeth.

Also, are French schools proving that strict discipline isn't the key to success? Ben McPartland gives us the lowdown.

Is the EU about to ban Germany's beloved döner kebab? Jörg Luyken gets to the truth, and explains the German love affair with this iconic fast food.

And James Savage explains why IKEA furniture is the best way to learn Swedish.

Presenters: James Savage and Ben McPartland.

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On this week's edition:

The global far right has a weird obsession with Sweden's supposed failures. James, who has written about this, explains why.

Also, Ben McPartland explains why Brits anxious about Brexit are being told to bide their time.

And Fiona Govan explains how a gang rape at Pamplona's famous bull-running festival has made Spaniards stand up for a woman's right to be believed.

Presenters: James Savage and Emma Löfgren

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This week on The Local Europe Edition podcast:

As a mafia godfather responsible for 150 deaths was buried this week, we look at how organized crime continues to plague Italy.

Also:

Could 60,000 euros be enough to persuade you to move to a Swiss mountain village. And what's the catch?

And:

Is the German political crisis as bad as people – particularly some foreign journalists – claim?

Presented by James Savage and Emma Löfgren.

With: Caroline Bishop, Shelley Pascual and Jessica Phelan.

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