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Pride and LGBTQ+ Germany

As Pride events continue to some extent in German cities over the summer, Meet the Germans presenter Rachel Stewart finds out more about LGBTQ+ rights in Germany.

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What's it like to be gay, transgender or non-binary in Germany? For this week's Meet the Germans, Rachel flies the rainbow flag and looks at queer history, LGBTQ+ rights and "Christopher Street Day" (aka Pride) in Germany.

Rachel moved from the UK to Germany in 2016. As a relative newcomer she casts a fresh eye over German cliches and shares her experiences of settling into German life. Every two weeks she explores a new topic for Meet the Germans — from unusual bans to meaty cuisine or haunted castles.

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