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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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00:12:27

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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00:17:17

AfD’s Power Ambitions: A Test for German Democracy

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2026/01/02

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.As the AfD eyes governing power in eastern Germany’s 2026 state elections, experts warn of growing radicalization — raising urgent questions about democratic resilience, institutions, and social cohesion.

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00:14:39

Venezuela: A Battleground of Global Power Politics

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2025/12/23

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Caught between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow, Venezuela has become a strategic hotspot — where oil reserves, geopolitical influence, and great-power rivalry collide.

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00:16:22

Skilled Workers Wanted, Migrants Rejected: A Global...

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2025/12/22

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Advanced economies face severe labor shortages — yet tighter visa rules, bureaucracy, and anti-migration politics are discouraging the very talent their industries urgently need.

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00:12:36

Germany Fund: Unlocking Private Capital for...

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2025/12/19

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Through state guarantees and low-interest loans, the Germany Fund aims to mobilize up to €100 billion in private investment — supporting digitalization, energy grids, critical raw materials, and high-growth startups.

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00:15:04

Frozen Russian Assets: Law, Politics, and Ukraine’s...

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2025/12/18

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.As billions in Russian assets remain frozen after the 2022 invasion, Europe debates how far it can go — balancing legal risks, financial stability, and pressure to fund Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction.

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00:14:12

Germany Reforms Welfare: From Citizen’s Income to...

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2025/12/17

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.Germany plans to replace Bürgergeld with a stricter basic security system — tightening sanctions, ending grace periods, and reigniting debate over fairness, constitutionality, and social protection.

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00:17:32

Zelenskyy in Berlin: Solidarity, War, and Fragile...

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2025/12/16

Try our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinguaSimplify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app.During a high-profile visit to Berlin, Ukraine’s president meets Germany’s leadership amid firm pledges of support — while ceasefire talks, territorial demands, and Europe’s security hang in the balance.

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