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.