Germany in Focus16 Joulu 2022

How Germany’s immigration offices leave foreigners anxious and the latest on Christmas travel

In the latest episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Sarah Magill and journalist Aaron Burnett as well as writer and researcher Mike Stuchbery and Kumar Ashish, who's a student originally from Nepal studying at the University of Oldenburg, and he heads up the the Federal Union of International Students in Germany

As lots of people are on the move to unite with friends and family over the holidays, we talk about possible travel disruption and what to expect.

How to travel without stress in Germany this Christmas

After an alleged plot to overthrow the government came to light last week, we look at the latest on the story, if we should be worried about the far-right movement linked to this plot, and why Germany is looking at its gun laws.

Germany pledges tighter gun laws after far-right alleged coup plot

We dig into where rents are increasing fastest in Germany, and the reasons why they are going up so much.

Where rental prices are increasing the fastest in Germany

Next, we talk about the negative experiences that some international residents have had at Germany's immigration offices or Ausländerbehörden.

Finally, we’ll finish off with a little festive-themed quiz (and we'll have a little chat about the legend of the Weihnachtsgurke Christmas tree decoration!)

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