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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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00:05:37

Europe’s Power Politics: Standing Up to Global Giants

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2026/01/30

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.A vision of Europe as an equal force on the world stage — asserting sovereignty, defending free trade, and redefining its relationship with major powers like the U.S., China, and Russia.

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00:14:07

EU Trade Pivot: New Partnerships in an Uncertain...

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2026/01/29

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.With U.S. trade policy growing unpredictable, the EU seeks stronger ties with India and other global partners — even as blocked agreements and internal ratification hurdles test its ability to lead a rules-based trading system.

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00:12:12

Global Gateway: Europe’s Democratic Alternative to...

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2026/01/28

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Through its Global Gateway initiative, the EU promotes transparent and sustainable investment in energy, health, and education — aiming to offer partner countries a credible alternative to China’s infrastructure model while mobilizing private European capital.

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00:14:06

EU Trade Strategy: Seeking New Partners in an...

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2026/01/27

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.As U.S. trade policy grows more unpredictable, the EU turns toward India and other global partners — navigating blocked deals, internal hurdles, and a renewed push for a rules-based world economy.

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00:12:04

Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti: Federal Agents Under...

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2026/01/26

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.In Minneapolis, 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by U.S. federal Border Patrol/ICE agents during immigration enforcement operations — sparking outrage, protests, and legal battles over the use of force, conflicting official accounts, and federal-local tensions in the Trump era.

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00:13:05

Bulgaria at a Turning Point: Radev’s Resignation and...

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2026/01/23

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Bulgaria is shaken by President Rumen Radev’s sudden resignation and apparent bid for the premiership — raising questions about reform, populism, and the country’s future between the EU and Russia.

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00:15:28

From Low-Cost Factory to Tech Powerhouse: China’s...

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2026/01/22

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Under “Made in China 2025,” China has moved from imitation to innovation — dominating sectors like batteries and green tech, creating opportunities for Europe while deepening concerns over dependence and fair competition.

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00:12:27

UNDP Shifts Jobs to Bonn After U.S. Funding Cuts

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2026/01/21

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Following major U.S. budget reductions, the UN Development Programme relocates hundreds of jobs to Bonn — reinforcing Germany’s role in multilateralism and the city’s status as a global sustainability hub.

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00:15:35

Local Resistance to Trump’s Renewable Energy Rollback

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2026/01/20

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.As Washington cuts funding for clean energy, communities, NGOs, and U.S. states push back — using legal action and local initiatives to keep the energy transition alive despite federal shifts toward fossil fuels.

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00:13:07

German Businesses Under Pressure in Trump’s Second Term

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2026/01/19

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Rising U.S. tariffs and political pressure on corporate policies unsettle German industry — forcing companies to navigate protectionism carefully while remaining tied to a crucial American market.

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00:14:50

Iranian Women in Exile: Trauma, Resistance, and Hope

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2026/01/16

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Living in Germany, Iranian women carry deep emotional scars from repression at home — yet continue their tireless activism, calling for stronger international action and a free, democratic Iran.

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00:13:09

Moldova and Romania: Unity Debate or Strategic Signal?

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2026/01/15

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Remarks by President Maia Sandu revive talk of reunification with Romania — sparking backlash at home, while experts see the move less as a plan than as a message to Russia and a reflection of Moldova’s geopolitical strain.

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00:04:48

Slovakia’s Sugar and Salt Taxes: Budget Fix or Health...

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2026/01/14

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Facing a large deficit, Slovakia raises taxes on sugary and salty foods — a move critics see as a fiscal stopgap that hits consumers’ wallets more than it changes eating habits.

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00:12:27

Germany Turns to India: Strategy in an Unstable World

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2026/01/13

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Seeking to reduce reliance on the U.S. and China, Germany looks to India for trade diversification, skilled labor, and defense cooperation — despite geopolitical frictions over Russia.

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00:14:58

Germany Turns to India: Strategy in an Unstable World

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2026/01/12

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Seeking to reduce reliance on the U.S. and China, Germany looks to India for trade diversification, skilled labor, and defense cooperation — despite geopolitical frictions over Russia.

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00:13:44

Trust in the U.S. Shaken: Germany After the Venezuela...

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2026/01/09

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.A U.S. military intervention in Venezuela has triggered a deep trust crisis in Germany — fueling public backlash, calls for greater European strategic autonomy, and growing unease about the political path toward 2026.

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00:12:57

Germany’s Asylum Debate: Policy Shift or Global Trend?

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2026/01/08

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.As asylum applications fall, the government credits tougher controls — but experts argue global changes and new EU return agreements matter far more than domestic rhetoric.

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00:05:56

Greenland Dispute: Europe Pushes Back Against U.S....

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2026/01/07

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.European powers and Nordic allies firmly reject U.S. territorial ambitions toward Greenland — warning that sovereignty, NATO unity, and transatlantic security are at stake amid rising tensions.

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00:06:00

Sabotage in Berlin: Extremist Attack on Critical...

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2026/01/06

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.A militant left-wing group claims responsibility for a major attack on a Berlin gas power plant — triggering blackouts, disrupting hospitals and schools, and reigniting debate over the protection of critical infrastructure.

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00:13:57

Germany’s Auto Industry at a Crossroads

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2026/01/05

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.As electric mobility reshapes global markets, Germany’s carmakers face fierce competition from China, cultural hurdles in new markets like India, and growing fears of a “Nokia moment” if adaptation comes too slowly.

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