PODCAST🎧: How Germany is grappling with far-right gains and rising transport costs

We're back! This week we're looking at what's happening in Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD victory, how parts of German society are fighting back against the far right, rising transport costs and preparing for autumn like a German.

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

Here are links to stories we talk about:

Rise of the far right in Germany and developments in Saxony-Anhalt:

Germany brings back fuel tax cut:

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 2026Thank you for tuning in!