Christmas markets in Germany and how did things get so bad at Stuttgart immigration office?

Join The Local with our podcast listener offerIn this episode of the Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.Here are links to some of the stories we discuss:Christmas markets and Advent traditions in Germany:What's the history behind Germany's beloved Christmas markets?German word of the day - der AdventkrantzGermany's growing budget crisis:Schuldenbremse - What is Germany's debt brake and how does it affect residents?How deep does the German fear of debt go?New cannabis draft law and timeline: German government to loosen up cannabis legalisation lawPreparing for winter weather:The fines drivers in Germany need to know about in winterProblems at Stuttgart immigration office: How German immigration office delays hurt lives of foreign workers'They treat us like trash': Problems at Stuttgart immigration office persistAre Germany's immigration offices making foreigners feel unwelcome?Events happening in December:10 unmissable events happening in Germany in DecemberThe best events happening in Berlin this December Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Germany in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Germany as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter Rachel Loxton chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Germany’s Rachel Stern, Imogen Goodman, James Jackson and Aaron Burnett. They are also frequently joined by other expert commentators.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.