How bad will strikes get in Germany and should public officials have to speak English?

In the latest episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local Germany editor Rachel Stern and journalist Aaron Burnett, as well as jobs expert Chris Pyak and dating and relationships expert Sami Wunder.

We kick things off by talking about the strikes hitting Germany and how they are affecting daily life, whether travel, post or childcare.

• What travellers need to know about the German airport strikes on Friday

Next we talk about the significance of the Currywurst as well as how much Germany's most expensive Currywurst will set you back and where you can find it.

• Currywurst: The Berlin dish that wouldn't exist without the British

After the capital Berlin voted in its elections re-run on Sunday, we talk about the winners and losers, what happens next and what it all means.

• How did the SPD lose so badly in Berlin - and what happens next?

Should public officials in Germany have to speak English? That’s what the Free Democrats want to see. We discuss why they think this should happen and the debate around it.

• Public officials in Germany should speak English, says FDP
• Are Germany's proposed immigration reforms unworkable?

Business coach Chris Pyak, who helps internationals get jobs in Germany and is the author of How to Win Jobs and Influence Germans, talks about the hurdles non-Germans face when trying to get into the German job market and what he thinks about the FDP proposals.

Lastly we talk about dating (and marriage) in Germany, and Sami Wunder tells us why she was inspired to become a relationships and dating expert, and gives advice on dating in Germany.

• Everything has to be planned: How to have a successful relationship with a German

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