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In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panellists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by economist Friedhelm Pfeiffer, a senior researcher at the European Centre for Economic Research in Mannheim.

Here are some links to stories we talk about today:

Why a German city has launched a public light display for Ramadan:

Frankfurt becomes first German city to light up for Ramadan

What's going on with strikes in Germany and can we expect disruption over Easter?

How likely are strikes in Germany over the Easter weekend?

Update on the dual citizenship law and why foreign nationals are protesting against Berlin’s slow bureaucracy.

Has Germany's upcoming dual citizenship law been delayed again?
Foreigners in Berlin furious over German citizenship delays

The protests against US car company Tesla's expansion in Brandenburg:

Why is Tesla's expansion in Berlin so controversial?

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Why a German town is taking on Tesla and will strikes ruin the Easter holidays?

Germany in Focus

Why a German town is taking on Tesla and will strikes ruin the Easter holidays?