🎧In our new episode we talk about:
- Bavaria's fight against cannabis
- Self-determination law and double surname rules
- Germany's confusing laws on abortion and the calls to legalise it
- Driving ban threats
- Berlin tourist tips with Jonny Whitlam Berlin Guide
thelocal.de/20240419/podca…

Just a few days later and the cherry blossoms have almost disappeared! Blink and you'll miss them

Was lucky to explore the cherry blossoms around Berlin this week 🌸this is near Bornholmer Str. S-Bahn (next to the former Wall border crossing). For me this is the best part of Berlin spring

🎧In our new episode we chat about:
- German football team strip controversies⚽️
- Plans for more punctual German trains🚂
- Asparagus season begins🌱
- How happy are Germans?☹️
- Tax deadlines in 2024📝
Rachel Loxton Aaron Gasch Burnett Paul Krantz
thelocal.de/20240405/podca…

This is a fantastic read!

Munich is a spooky place. I wrote about five places to drink in the dark vibes for The Local Germany. thelocal.de/20240403/five-…

🎧In our latest episode we welcome special guest Jonny Whitlam Berlin Guide to chat about:
- being a Berlin tour guide
- Citizenship test shake up
- Cannabis vocabulary
- The Zone of Interest film
- Remembrance culture
Imogen Goodman Rachel Stern Rachel Loxton thelocal.de/20240329/podca…

Just heard confirmation from the Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat that the citizenship law will officially come into force on June 26th - so anyone whose citizenship application is accepted after that date can hold multiple nationalities.

After seven long weeks, Steinmeier has finally given the new citizenship law his stamp of approval. That means we're expecting dual nationality to FINALLY come into force around June 27th this year.

Do let us know your thoughts on the new bill!

thelocal.de/20240326/long-…

Final hurdle crossed on Germany's new citizenship law ✅ we're working on getting more information now on exactly when and how it will be implemented.

🎧In our new episode, Rachel Loxton, Aaron Gasch Burnett and Paul Krantz chat about:
- The EU elections and how to vote in Germany
- Berlin techno as cultural heritage
- Climate crisis-hit ski resorts
- What's open at Easter? thelocal.de/20240322/podca…

I have just learned today that Playmobil is German! This was my favourite thing growing up. I am actually a superfan of Playmobil 😅

🎧In our new episode, Rachel Loxton, Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz chat:
- Frankfurt's public light display for Ramadan
- Will there be strikes at Easter?
- Update on dual citizenship law & Berlin protest against bureaucracy
- The town taking on Tesla thelocal.de/20240315/podca…

Anyone got tips for good exhibitions/things to see in Berlin/Brandenburg at the moment? ☺️

🎧In the new episode, Rachel Loxton, Rachel Stern
and Imogen Goodman chat about:
- 🇩🇪's new cannabis law
- Backlash after anti-Semitic accusations at Berlinale
- Who's the Red Army Faction?
- Changes in March, including immigration rules
- Events
thelocal.de/20240301/podca…

Welcoming Paul Krantz to his first Germany in Focus podcast recording! (where he tells us about his love of German Bier🍻)

Brilliant episode of Germany in Focus, where Rachel Loxton talks to Aaron Gasch Burnett and Rachel Stern about how the renewed prospect of war in Europe is changing Germany. A must listen.

thelocal.de/20240216/podca…

🎧In our latest episode, Rachel Loxton, Aaron Gasch Burnett and Rachel Stern dig into:
- Why Germany is 'getting ready for war'
- The campaign against SUVs
- How German is trialling a 4-day week
- Berlin's huge citizenship application backlog
thelocal.de/20240216/podca…