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  • Simple German News: Stories at A2

    Cooling the City: How Urban Areas Are Adapting to Extreme Heat

    2026/06/18 | 8 mins.
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    Cities around the world are expanding green spaces, redesigning public infrastructure, and deploying renewable energy solutions to combat rising temperatures, protect vulnerable populations, and improve resilience against extreme heat.
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    Merz’s Foreign Policy Balancing Act: New Partners, Old Frictions

    2026/06/16 | 15 mins.
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    As ties with France cool and relations with Washington remain turbulent, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is forging a pragmatic partnership with Italy while navigating a rapidly shifting European and transatlantic landscape.
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    Russia at War: A Society Reshaped by Conflict

    2026/06/11 | 13 mins.
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    The prolonged war in Ukraine is transforming Russian society — fostering fear, militarization, and social divisions, while exposing the human costs borne by soldiers, deserters, and civilians alike.
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    Peace Report 2025: Europe Urged to Prepare for a Post-NATO Era

    2026/06/09 | 15 mins.
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    Leading security experts warn that shifting U.S. policies are undermining NATO’s foundations, prompting calls for stronger European defense capabilities, renewed commitment to international law, and a broader approach to security beyond military power.
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    Germany Misses UN Security Council Seat in Historic Setback

    2026/06/04 | 12 mins.
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    For the first time since reunification, Germany fails to win a seat on the UN Security Council — triggering debate over its global influence, foreign policy credibility, and role in the multilateral system.
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About Simple German News: Stories at A2
Each day, we bring you real-world news, explained clearly and simply in German at an A2 level. Listen, learn, and improve your German while staying informed. This podcast is brought to you by the LinguaSimplify app. Learn languages by reading real-world articles, simplified with AI to your level.
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