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Germany in Focus
In The Local’s Germany in Focus podcast our team of journalists discusses everything from the latest news, practical issues, and language to some of the more unique customs and habits you’ll find in Germany.![PODCAST: Germany's budget plans, Swift-mania and is Berlin the most expensive German city?](https://apiwp.thelocal.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,width=300,quality=75/https://apiwp.thelocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/listen-now-2.jpg)
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PODCAST: Underrated German tourist spots and can the €49 ticket survive?
This week we get into why a Green MP has ditched her party for the CDU and what it tells us about German politics, fears over the €49 ticket, ailing rail infrastructure, whether citizenship applicants have to declare Israel's right to exist, underrated tourist spots and July events.