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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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00:07:11

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

00:09:23

Germany’s Electricity Price Dilemma: Unified or...

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/26

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany faces a critical debate over its power market: should electricity prices stay uniform nationwide, or shift to regional zones that reflect supply and demand more accurately?

de-de

00:15:09

Screen Time for Kids: Recommendations & Risks

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/25

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Experts debate how much digital media is healthy for children at different ages — and why balance, guidance, and real-world experiences matter most.

de-de

00:09:05

Poland’s Gaming Industry: Creativity Meets Crisis

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/22

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Poland’s game developers are known for bold ideas and global success — but rising costs, market shifts, and shrinking investments are testing the industry’s resilience.

de-de

00:04:31

Rare Earths: Germany’s Recycling Dilemma

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/21

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany and Europe seek independence from China’s raw materials — but building a profitable recycling system for rare earths remains a major challenge.

de-de

00:07:19

Estonia: Living Without Fear of Russia

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/20

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.On the Baltic frontier, Estonia balances vigilance with resilience — relying on NATO, strong defenses, and community spirit to face potential threats calmly.

de-de

00:07:43

Japan’s Hope: Pragmatism in German Foreign Policy

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/19

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany’s new diplomatic course meets Japanese expectations for a more pragmatic partnership — from security cooperation to technology and global order.

de-de

00:05:46

Klingbeil’s Tax Plans: Germany’s Looming Budget Gap

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/18

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.A closer look at proposals to tackle Germany’s multi-billion-euro fiscal shortfall and the political debates surrounding tax hikes, savings, and reforms.

de-de

00:06:40

Poland: The Baltic’s New Holiday Hotspot for Czechs

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/15

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Why more Czechs are swapping the Mediterranean for Poland’s cooler Baltic shores – and how improved infrastructure and shifting climates are reshaping travel trends.

de-de

00:06:43

Trump’s Arctic Summit: Alaska’s Link to Russia

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/14

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Exploring the symbolic and strategic weight of a high-level meeting in one of the world’s most remote and geopolitically charged regions.

de-de

00:04:45

Air Conditioning and the Hot German Summer

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/13

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.How is life in Germany changing as temperatures rise – and what role does cooling technology play in making everyday life more bearable?

de-de

00:09:30

Germany’s Security Council: Leadership in Uncertain...

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/08/12

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.A behind-the-scenes look at German security policy: How is strategic leadership envisioned in times of crisis – and what structures are being shaped to make it possible?

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