Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the news, talking points and gossip in Germany that you might've missed. Voters will go to the polls across the south of Germany on March 8th. Voter groups like these have a long tradition in regional politics in Germany, especially in villages and rural communities. One silly example is Bahn Bet, a betting portal for placing wagers on Deutsche Bahn (DB) train delays. The live train data seen on the site is real, but unlike other betting portals, the money is not.

Source: The Local March 07, 2026 21:08 UTC