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Delayland – Germany and the Missing Magic

Delayland – Germany and the Missing Magic

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Delayland is a podcast about the difference between the international image of Germany and the reality. Once called an "economic miracle", we take you on a tour through this country famous for efficiency and its automotive industry, showing you all the things that don’t work like they used to. Along the way, we ask what Germany can learn from other countries to get back on track. Come along for the ride – and be prepared to kiss your German stereotypes goodbye.2026 DW
Episodes
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  • E5 - Migration: The Power of Optimism

    E5 - Migration: The Power of Optimism
    Dec 18 2025
    Despite the problems we discussed in Delayland, people from many countries want to live and work in Germany. From nurses to IT specialists, skilled workers are needed, but bureaucracy is slowing things down. Write to: Delayland@dw.com
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  • E4 – What the Fax?!?

    E4 – What the Fax?!?
    Dec 11 2025
    Waiting in line forever at city hall to register a new address – that’s how we roll in Germany. Accessing public services online is the exception, not the rule. In fact, sending a fax might speed things up (if you can believe that). But it's not as if people don't want to change. And we've found two countries that could teach us how to go digital. Write to: Delayland@dw.com
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    38 mins
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