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About The Local Germany
The Local’s goal is to give you all the news and essential information you need about Germany. Whether you are a foreign resident, a frequent visitor, someone with family in Germany or are planning a move to the country, our aim is to provide what you need.
Because The Local is staffed by people who have set up lives abroad, we have a keen understanding of the challenges our readers face and we work closely with our members in Germany to bring you the stories and practical tips that really matter.
The Local was founded in 2004 and we now have a team of dedicated journalists on the ground in nine countries. In 2018 we launched membership and in 2021 we were thrilled to reach a milestone of 50,000 paying members. This support means everything to us and makes us more determined than ever to continue investing in our award-winning independent journalism.
Meet The Local Team
Rachel Loxton
ContributorRachel comes from Scotland and has lived in Berlin since 2017. She joined The Local in 2018 after ten years of writing and editing for UK publications.
Paul Krantz
Editor, The Local GermanyPaul comes from California and has lived in Berlin since 2020. He wrote for a number of US and European news outlets before joining The Local Germany as a reporter at the beginning of 2024. He became editor of the site in May 2025.
Tom Pugh
Journalist, The Local GermanyTom is an experienced journalist and author from London. He has lived in Berlin since 2008 and joined The Local Germany as a reporter in June 2025.
Brian Melican
ColumnistOriginally from London, Brian moved to Hamburg in 2008, taking German citizenship in 2015. He works as a freelance journalist, translator, and author.
Ben McPartland
Managing EditorBen comes from the UK and became the first editor of The Local France in 2013. He now heads the editorial team from Paris.
Emma Löfgren
Deputy Managing Editor & Editor, The Local SwedenEmma returned to her native Sweden and joined The Local in 2015 after an eight-year stint in Scotland.