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

Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member.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 yearsCan German trains improve their punctuality:German government expects more punctual trains... by ChristmasGermany'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 routeAsparagus season begins in Germany: Warm weather marks the start of 'Spargelzeit' in GermanyHow 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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.