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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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00:10:14

Retirement Age Clash: Work Longer?

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/27

Economy Minister Katherina Reiche says Germans must stay on the job as life expectancy rises—sparking pushback from unions, coalition allies, and even parts of her own party. In our next episode we preview the brewing fight: industry’s call for sweeping reform vs. critics who prefer skilled-worker immigration or productivity gains, and what it all means for the future of work and pensions. Tune in for the big questions we’ll unpack.

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00:07:21

Safe Travel in Europe

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/25

Europe touts diversity, yet protections and attitudes toward LGBTQIA+ visitors vary wildly from Lisbon to Warsaw. In our next episode we preview the essential prep—checking laws and norms, using ILGA’s Rainbow Map, handling border checks for trans and non-binary travelers, and tapping local apps and travel networks. Tune in to learn how information and community can turn risk into rewarding journeys.

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00:07:45

Earth Overshoot: Consumption & Eco-Debt

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/24

Humanity now burns through a year’s resources in barely eight months—living as if we had 1.8 planets to spare. In our next episode we preview why wealthy nations leave the biggest footprint, how places like Uruguay flip to renewables, and which fixes—carbon pricing, smarter cities, less food waste, less meat—could push Overshoot Day back. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.

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00:07:11

FCAS Turbulence: Fighter Jet Feud

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/23

Europe’s next‑gen warplane is stuck in a power struggle—Dassault wants the lead, Airbus insists on equal shares, and the whole €100‑billion program hangs in the balance. In the next episode we preview how the standoff escalated, what’s at stake for Paris and Berlin, and whether top‑level politics can rescue the project. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.

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00:05:56

“Made for Germany”: €631 Billion Revival

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/22

Germany’s biggest companies vow to pour €631 billion into the economy over the next three years—backed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s agenda of tax cuts and red-tape rollback. We’ll preview how this mega-investment aims to pull the country out of recession, why high social levies still loom as a threat, and whether politics and business can truly reboot Europe’s growth engine. Tune in for the core questions we’ll unpack next.

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00:08:13

Merz’s Summer Presser: Optimism & Tensions

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/21

In our next episode we preview Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first summer press conference—why he strikes an upbeat tone about Germany’s economy and coalition, how a failed judge appointment exposes lingering rifts, and what his takes on the Bundeswehr, EU red tape, Israel-Gaza, and Russia’s war really signal. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.

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00:07:20

Germany & Africa: Strategy or Stagnation

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/18

Is Berlin falling behind Beijing and New Delhi on the continent’s fastest-growing markets and critical minerals? In our next episode we preview calls for an “Africa reset,” ask whether Germany can offer true partnership instead of resource grabs, and weigh what it will take to move from speeches to concrete action. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.

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00:10:18

Power Grid Push: Speed & Snags

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/17

Germany’s energy transition hinges on new transmission lines—but slow permits, skill shortages, and local push-back threaten the schedule. In our next episode we’ll preview how four grid operators navigate a five-step approval gauntlet, weigh overhead versus underground cables, and link storage to stability. Tune in for the pressing questions we’ll explore.

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00:06:10

Border Backlash: Germany-Poland Checkpoint Comeback

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/16

Stalled traffic, commuter headaches, and citizen patrols—re-imposed checks on the Frankfurt (Oder)–Słubice crossing test the very idea of a border-free Europe. In our next episode we preview why Warsaw and Berlin are tightening controls, how locals feel the pinch, and what it all means for Schengen’s future. Tune in for the questions we’ll unpack.

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00:04:29

US-China Squeeze: Europe’s Balancing Act

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/15

Tariff threats from Washington and deep supply ties to Beijing leave Europe walking a strategic tightrope. In the next episode we preview how the EU is rethinking trade, cutting dependencies, and positioning itself between two superpowers—tune in for the key questions we’ll explore.

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00:06:59

Trade War Fallout: Europe’s Investment Magnet

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/14

How are U.S. tariffs and ballooning debt nudging global capital toward Europe—especially Germany—and what steps is the EU taking to lock that money in? In our next episode we’ll outline the forces reshaping cross-Atlantic investment flows and the key questions they raise for businesses and policymakers. Tune in for the full story.

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00:08:08

Heatwave Risk: Protection & Impact

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/13

We’ll preview how earlier, stronger heatwaves are testing Germany—from vulnerable seniors and outdoor workers to wildfire responders—and what personal habits and official tools (like hitzeservice.de and the NINA app) can help. We’ll also ask how soaring temperatures quietly raise death tolls and health-care costs, and where climate action fits into the picture. Tune in for the key questions we’ll explore next.

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00:08:26

Parental Pay Gap: Time vs. Money

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/12

We preview fresh 2024 stats showing German fathers pocket higher monthly parental benefits—thanks to bigger pre-baby salaries—while mothers collect for much longer, ending up with the larger total. Tune in as we ask what these patterns reveal about earnings, work culture, and gender roles—and what it might take to close the gap.

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00:05:33

Social Levies: 50 % Income Crunch?

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/11

Can Germany’s payroll deductions really climb to half of workers’ gross pay? In our next episode we preview economist Martin Werding’s warning, dig into how an aging population is pressuring health, care, and pension funds, and outline the reforms—from pulling civil servants into the system to overhauling spending—now on the table. Tune in for the key questions we’ll tackle.

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00:07:38

Housework Gap: Women Do Double

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/10

We’ll examine why German women still shoulder twice the routine chores of men, how this imbalance strains relationships—especially after the first child—and what flexible work models or family budgets could do to level the load. Tune in for the core questions we’ll unpack next.

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00:07:09

Bundeswehr Talent Drive: Volunteers vs. Draft

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/09

Germany’s military is banking on better pay, career perks, and fresh patriotism to fill its ranks—yet a return to conscription still hovers if volunteer targets fall short. In our next episode we’ll outline the new recruiting pipeline, the surge in interest since the Ukraine war, and the stakes of balancing readiness with personal choice. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack.

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00:09:36

BRICS Rising: A New World Order

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/08

We preview how the expanded ten-nation BRICS bloc aims to chip away at Western dominance—pushing de-dollarization, flexing fresh economic weight, and selling a multipolar vision—while still wrestling with internal tensions. Tune in for the big questions we’ll tackle next.

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00:05:15

Merz’s Foreign Policy: Ambition vs. Reality

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/07

Can Chancellor Friedrich Merz turn his bold vision—EU leadership, a stronger Bundeswehr, and strategic independence—into real-world influence? We’ll preview how rising defense budgets, U.S. ties, strained relations with Poland, and debt-fuelled spending collide with on-the-ground diplomacy. Tune in for the key questions we’ll unpack next.

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00:06:27

High-Tech Drone Defense: Germany’s Strategy

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/06

Today’s episode previews Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s push to protect German skies—from radar-guided detection to net-launching “Sky Wall” cannons, fresh funding, and proposed legal changes. We’ll outline the big questions this high-tech rollout raises for national security and civil aviation—tune in for the full story.

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00:06:50

Classroom Quotas: Language & Inclusion

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/07/05

Should Germany cap the number of migrant children per class—or focus on stronger language support instead? We’ll outline the arguments from ministers, integration advocates, and teachers’ unions, look at hurdles to mixing pupils fairly, and ask how compulsory language tests and parental involvement might fit into a federal system. Tune in for the core questions up for debate.

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