This week on Germany in Focus we look at how views on Israel and Palestine have changed in three years since the October 7th attacks, tenants' rights around heating as temperatures drop and the police hunt for a Puma near Munich.

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The discourse in Germany about Israel-Palestine

• IN PICTURES - Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in Berlin
• Why is the Left Party in Berlin being accused of antisemitism?
• Why Germany is holding back from recognising Palestine as a state
• Germany urges top UN court to dismiss Gaza genocide case
• Germany says Israel 'increasingly in the minority' on Palestine issue

What are your rights for heating your home as temperatures drop

• When should I turn on the heating in my German flat?
• What tenants and landlords need to know about Germany’s heating meter deadline

A big cat sighting in Munich?

• Police search for puma near Munich airport
• Germany's wildest summer 'silly season' stories

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This week host Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Paul Krantz and Tom Pugh. Our sound engineer is Paul O'Mahony.

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Rise of the far right in Germany and developments in Saxony after AfD won state election:

• Germany's far right gains first ever parliament speaker
• Why the Alternative for Germany is considered a far-right extremist party
• German far right aims to lead Saxony-Anhalt government in December
• What happens next after the AfD's win in Saxony-Anhalt?
• 'Like a MAGA campaign' - why is the AfD so popular in Saxony-Anhalt?

Germany brings back fuel tax cut:

• How much will Germany's fuel tax cut save drivers?

Cost of Deutschlandticket to rise, along with other transport tickets:

• Germany's Deutschlandticket to cost €66.80 from 2027
• Where are public transport fares set to rise in Germany in 2027?

Getting into the autumn mood in Germany:

• How to prepare for autumn like a German
• The best places to go mushroom foraging in Germany
• 10 unmissable events in October 2026

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

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Germany's budget plans:

• Kindergeld and tax relief - how Germany's planned 2025 budget could affect you
• Will Germany introduce a tax rebate for foreign skilled workers?

Taylor Swift comes to Germany:

• What you need to know about Taylor Swift's Germany concerts

Tenants' rights:

• What can you get you evicted as a tenant in Germany

Berlin named Germany's most expensive city:

• Which German cities are the most expensive for residents?

Summer in Germany:

• How to make the most of Germany's long summer days

We hope you have a fabulous summer and see you in September!

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