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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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00:16:08

Middle East to Europe: A Strategic Overland Fiber Route

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/12/04

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Qatar and Saudi Arabia are building major terrestrial fiber links to Europe — boosting global network resilience, bypassing vulnerable sea cables, and laying the groundwork for a post-oil digital economy across the region.

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00:13:04

The Democratic Cost of Misogyny

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2025/12/02

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Across Europe, women in public life face rising harassment and violence — pushing many out of politics and threatening democratic participation, especially for young women and minorities.

de-de

00:04:11

Strategic Necessity and Historical Burdens

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2025/12/01

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany and Poland navigate a fragile balance between urgent security cooperation and unresolved historical wounds — with calls for symbolic gestures and closer defense ties shaping the path forward.

de-de

00:06:03

Europe’s Struggle for a Sustainable Pension System

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2025/11/28

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.With aging populations straining pay-as-you-go schemes, European countries face tough choices — from raising retirement ages to adopting mixed “cappuccino” models to secure future pensions.

de-de

00:11:15

General Debate: Ukraine, Pensions, and Confrontation...

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2025/11/27

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany’s Bundestag clash centered on Ukraine policy, stalled pension reforms, and sharp attacks from the AfD — reflecting deep political tension in a fragile new government.

de-de

00:14:55

Africa’s Resources: The Geopolitical Contest for Luanda

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/11/26

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.At the AU–EU summit in Luanda, Europe and China vie for influence and access to critical minerals — while African leaders push for local value creation amid deep poverty.

de-de

00:12:44

Germany’s China Dilemma: Dependence, Risk, and...

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/11/25

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.German industry still relies heavily on China — from rare earths to car sales — even as politics shift toward risk reduction and tougher competition forces companies to rethink supply chains.

de-de

00:15:15

Angola’s Lobito Corridor: Geopolitics and Critical...

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2025/11/24

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.The Lobito Corridor is becoming a key battleground for access to vital minerals — as the U.S. and Europe deepen ties with Angola to counter China’s influence and boost regional infrastructure.

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00:05:44

Child Poverty in Germany: Figures and Risk Factors

Simple German News: Stories at A2 ·

2025/11/21

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Official data show that more than two million children in Germany face poverty — with education level and migration background among the strongest risk factors.

de-de

00:05:32

COP30: A Roadmap to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

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2025/11/20

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.At the UN climate summit in Brazil, over 80 nations push for a global plan to end oil, coal, and gas use — facing resistance from producers and calls for concrete action.

de-de

00:13:40

Syrian Skilled Workers: Germany’s Labor Market and...

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2025/11/19

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Syrian refugees have become vital to Germany’s workforce — but political calls for repatriation risk deepening labor shortages and undermining integration progress.

de-de

00:06:51

Cleaning Up Orbit: The Fight Against Space Debris

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2025/11/18

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.A Munich startup led by a 22-year-old innovator takes on the growing threat of space junk — with Bavarian funding and bold plans to make invisible debris visible.

de-de

00:03:50

Bundeswehr Reform: Voluntary Service and Mandatory...

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2025/11/17

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany’s new defense plan rejects a full draft return but introduces mandatory screening for young men — aiming to boost voluntary enlistment while sparking debate over fairness and burden.

de-de

00:06:26

Germany’s Climate Path: Balancing Growth and COP30 Goals

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2025/11/14

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Once a climate leader, Germany now faces criticism for prioritizing economic growth over emissions targets — as experts warn its current policies fall short of COP30 ambitions.

de-de

00:04:06

Google’s €5.5 Billion Bet on Germany’s Digital Future

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2025/11/13

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Google’s massive data center investment boosts Germany’s digital infrastructure and jobs — while raising questions about tech dependence, sovereignty, and sustainability.

de-de

00:04:21

The Paris Agreement: Progress and a Worsening Climate...

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2025/11/11

Try our ⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠ app.Ten years on, the Paris Agreement shows both major gains in renewable energy and alarming setbacks — as rising emissions and warming trends push the world closer to critical tipping points.

de-de

00:08:44

Life Satisfaction and Integration of Migrants in Germany

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2025/11/10

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Studies show rising well-being among immigrants the longer they stay — yet a “paradox” emerges as second-generation migrants report lower satisfaction, highlighting the role of expectations, origin, and language skills in integration.

de-de

00:06:26

The Next EU Enlargement: Candidates and Needed Reforms

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2025/11/07

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.From the Western Balkans to Ukraine, ten countries are seeking EU membership — but political hurdles, strict accession criteria, and internal EU reforms will shape who joins next and when.

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00:06:49

Stay Culture: Migration and Care Work in Germany

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2025/11/05

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany relies heavily on migrant healthcare workers — but language barriers, burnout, unmet expectations, and discrimination show why true integration requires more than a “welcome culture.”

de-de

00:07:55

Repatriation Drive: Deportations and Voluntary Returns

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2025/11/04

Try our ⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠ app.Germany’s “repatriation offensive” aims to speed up deportations, yet most departures remain voluntary — exposing legal hurdles, political rifts, and practical limits.

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