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Simple German News: Stories at A2

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Each day, we bring you real-world news, explained clearly and simply in German at an A2 level. Listen, learn, and improve your German while staying informed. This podcast is brought to you by the LinguaSimplify app. Learn languages by reading real-world articles, simplified with AI to your level.

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00:05:15

Dobrindt’s Plan: Drone Defense Center and New Rules

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/29

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany moves to counter rising drone threats with a new defense hub and updated laws — sparking debate over military involvement and police authority.

de-de

00:06:27

Autumn Report: Germany’s Economy on Shaky Ground

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/27

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Despite signs of slight recovery, experts warn that high costs, bureaucracy, and stalled reforms threaten Germany’s competitiveness and long-term growth.

de-de

00:05:41

Evelyn Palla: A New Beginning for Deutsche Bahn

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/23

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany’s rail giant faces chronic delays and aging infrastructure — as its first female CEO launches an ambitious plan to rebuild trust and modernize the network.

de-de

00:06:03

Europe’s Gas Security: Winter Readiness and...

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/22

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Europe has strengthened its energy resilience with full storage and diverse suppliers — but political tensions and extreme weather still pose risks for the winter ahead.

de-de

00:05:47

Germany’s Fears 2025: Less Anxiety Amid Ongoing Crises

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/19

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.A new study reveals that despite global turmoil and economic tensions, Germans are feeling slightly less fearful — with financial worries still topping the list.

de-de

00:07:57

Africa’s Resources: Opportunity and Challenge

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/18

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Africa plays a key role in supplying critical raw materials for green technologies — but harnessing this boom requires tackling inequality, corruption, and environmental risks.

de-de

00:06:36

Crime in Germany: Facts and Myths

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/16

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.A closer look at the gap between perception and reality — exploring why Germany remains one of the safest countries, despite sensational headlines and urban hotspots.

de-de

00:06:13

NRW Local Elections: AfD Surges, Greens Lose Ground

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/15

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.North Rhine-Westphalia’s local elections show major gains for the AfD and setbacks for the Greens — a key signal of shifting political moods in Germany’s most populous state.

de-de

00:07:44

AfD’s Rise in Gelsenkirchen: A City at a Crossroads

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/12

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.In a former SPD stronghold, local tensions and social challenges fuel support for the far-right AfD — raising stakes for the city’s future and its communities.

de-de

00:07:11

Germany’s Energy Transition: Progress, Challenges,...

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/10

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany has made big strides in renewable energy, but reaching climate neutrality by 2045 will require faster expansion, new technologies, and bold investments.

de-de

00:07:15

Fentanyl: Germany’s Fight Against Synthetic Opioids

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/09

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany is taking preventive steps to stop a fentanyl crisis — with emergency plans, expanded testing, and support programs aimed at protecting public health.

de-de

00:07:11

Welfare Mafia: Fraud in Germany’s Ruhr Region

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/08

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Criminal networks exploit EU labor freedom to scam Germany’s welfare system, prompting calls for tougher measures and closer cooperation between authorities.

de-de

00:06:27

Deportations in Germany: Oversight and Humanity

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/05

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.As deportations rise, calls grow for greater transparency and independent monitoring — to ensure humane treatment and build trust in a sensitive process.

de-de

00:13:50

Chatbots and Child Safety: A Dangerous Connection?

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/04

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.As AI chatbots become more advanced, concerns grow over their impact on vulnerable teens — raising urgent questions about safety, responsibility, and regulation.

de-de

00:17:26

The Red Pill: From Meme to Menace

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/03

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Once a movie reference, the “Red Pill” has evolved into a global online subculture — blending antifeminism, conspiracy theories, and radicalization in the digital age.

de-de

00:08:42

SCO Summit: A New World Order Against the West

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/02

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.At the latest Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, member states signaled unity against Western dominance — highlighting security, trade, and shifting global power dynamics.

de-de

00:06:20

Youth Without Careers: Germany’s Training Market in...

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/09/01

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany’s apprenticeship system is under pressure — with too few applicants, rising dropout rates, and employers struggling to attract young talent despite higher pay and benefits.

de-de

00:10:39

Phone Bans in Schools: A Growing Debate

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/29

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany is wrestling with how to handle smartphones and social media in schools — between outright bans, voluntary projects, and calls to strengthen media literacy.

de-de

00:06:14

Berlin’s Path to a “Sponge City”

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/28

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.As climate change brings heat, drought, and heavy rain, Berlin is rethinking urban infrastructure — capturing and reusing water to build resilience for the future.

de-de

00:14:24

France’s Budget Crisis: Bayrou Struggles for Confidence

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/27

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.France faces political turbulence as Prime Minister Bayrou ties fiscal reforms to a confidence vote — a moment that could shape both his future and the government’s stability.

de-de

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