Can Germany's trains run on time, Spargelzeit begins and how happy are Germans?

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In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.

Here are some links to the stories we talk about:

German national football team's strip controversies:

• 'Lack of patriotism': German football team to cut ties with Adidas after 70 years

Can German trains improve their punctuality:

• German government expects more punctual trains... by Christmas

Germany's Deutschlandticket offer for students:

• Where can university students in Germany get a Deutschlandticket for €29?

Night trains:

• Prague and Dresden added to Brussels night train route

Asparagus season begins in Germany:

• Warm weather marks the start of 'Spargelzeit' in Germany

How happy are Germans?

• Why are people in Germany getting unhappier?

Tax deadlines in 2024:

What are the 2024 deadlines to submit my tax return in Germany?

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