Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 minutes ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told DW that Europe cannot support elements of a contentious US plan on Ukraine. He also warned that a Thursday deadline set by Donald Trump is not realistic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

Germany's top diplomat says talks in Geneva on a peace plan for Ukraine have put the EU's stance more in focus.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 hours ago)

A new study says Germany now spends more on social security than its nearby European peers. Meanwhile, a survey shows most Berliners are unenthusiastic about the prospect of hosting an Olympic Games.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Olympic and world champion gymnast Angelina Melnikova will not compete in the German league finals after her club severed ties. Her participation was controversial due to her support of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (13 hours ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told DW that Europe cannot support elements of a contentious US plan on Ukraine. He also warned that a Thursday deadline set by Donald Trump is not realistic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (14 hours ago)

A train driver is accused of being drunk and driving a crowded train through Germany's most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (15 hours ago)

Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, but Germany is not helpless.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (19 hours ago)

Working with global directors from Lars von Trier to Gus Van Sant, German actor Udo Kier was a mainstay of international cinema since the 1960s. He died in California this week at the age of 81.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The heated debate about whether Syrians should return to their homeland to help rebuild after more than a decade of war is upsetting those who came as refugees — and their children, many of whom were born in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The death of entertainers Alice and Ellen Kessler has sparked a fresh debate about assisted suicide in Germany. Much of the controversy centers on assisted dying organizations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

For decades, China has been a critical economic partner for German business. That remains the case and German industry is reluctant to pivot away despite a changing economic and political relationship.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently came under fire in Brazil for comments he made after his trip to the COP30 Summit in Belem.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Diamonds made from ashes, burial forests, restoring memorials — the ways we say goodbye are growing more diverse. More people want funerals that respect nature, and the trend carries symbolic weight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The 300-kilogram bronze bell was stolen earlier this week during the night. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is heading to Johannesburg for the G20 summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Public outcry has forced a German auction house to cancel the sale of Nazi memorabilia, including a Star of David with "signs of wear." How is the sale of Nazi-era artifacts regulated and who's buying them?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, but Germany is not helpless.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

For decades, China has been a critical economic partner for German business. That remains the case and German industry is reluctant to pivot away despite a changing economic and political relationship.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

A collision between Earth and a massive Mars-sized protoplanet likely caused the formation of our moon. Now scientists from the Max Planck Institute suggest that doomed planet was likely a rowdy neighbor.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Some 52 Afghans are flying from Pakistan, where their resettlement applications were approved. Meanwhile, Germany has pledged €1 billion to Brazil's rainforest fund.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

A collision between Earth and a massive Mars-sized protoplanet likely caused the formation of our moon. Now scientists from the Max Planck Institute suggest that doomed planet was likely a rowdy neighbor.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

When the Allies brought senior Nazis leaders to trial in Nuremberg, it marked the first time that individuals, not just states, were held responsible for war crimes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Two previously unknown pieces by the German composer have been revealed by the Bach Archive in Leipzig — just in time for the research institute's 75th anniversary. And there are even more surprises.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany's support for Brazil's new rainforest protection fund adds momentum to a global effort that will reward forest conservation, penalize deforestation and direct resources to Indigenous and traditional communities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

In an interview with DW, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said he wanted but crack down harder on what he calls the "abuse" of asylum law. Will this curb the success of the far-right AfD party?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Italy's highest court has upheld a lower court verdict approving the extradition of the suspected ringleader of the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage to Germany. The Ukrainian national's lawyer announced the news.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

China has edged back ahead as Germany's highest-volume trade partner, just a year after the US claimed the position. Exports, particularly of cars, to both core markets have dipped sharply amid tariff tussles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Europe wants to achieve tech sovereignty from China and the US. One of the most pressing issues is the use of Chinese technology in its internet systems. The EU is mulling a ban, but will member states comply?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A Munich student has taken on one of spaceflight's most urgent challenges: clearing Earth's orbit of debris. With his startup he aims to detect and remove the fragments before they threaten satellites and astronauts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Two previously unknown works by the German composer have been revealed by the Bach Archive in Leipzig — just in time for the research institute's 75th anniversary. And there are even more surprises...

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Conceived more than 30 years ago, Stuttgart's new high-speed rail connection and station project is billions over budget and years behind schedule. The latest planned opening date, December 2026, is now off the table.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Has Friedrich Merz insulted Brazil? Brazilian news outlets seem to think so after his remarks following a short trip to the United Nations Climate Summit in Belem.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The SPD's Bärbel Bas says the CDU/CSU is "jeopardizing the coalition" when it comes to an agreement on pensions. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Has Friedrich Merz insulted Brazil? Brazilian news portals seem to think so after his remarks following a short trip to the World Climate Summit in Belem.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Young conservative politicians are rebelling against Chancellor Merz over pension reform. The row has been framed as a question of "intergenerational justice" as Germany struggles to pay for its aging population.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron told a European "digital sovereignty" summit in Berlin that the continent cannot cede the crucial new tech fields to US and Chinese dominance. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Now that they have qualified, Germany head into the final part of their 2026 World Cup preparations. Here's what to know.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As the migration debate rages, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to limit the influx of young men from Ukraine. Will Kyiv respond?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

After a big win against Slovakia, Germany have secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As the migration debate rages, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to limit the influx of young men from Ukraine. Will Kyiv respond?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The leaders of Germany and France are urging more digital independence within the EU. A separate European security conference is also to be held in the German capital. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's environment minister made the announcement at COP30 in Brazil. Berlin is the largest contributor to the fund for projects in developing countries that are also signatories to the Kyoto Protocol. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's vice chancellor is the first high-level visitor to China from the Merz-led government, coming amid tensions over access to rare earths, and trade imbalances. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Drained peatlands today cause more CO2 emissions than all global air travel combined — which is why farmers in Germany are experimenting with rewetting these areas. But so far, it remains a risky business model.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As the shaky ceasefire in Gaza continues, Germany is planning to lift its partial suspension of weapons exports to Israel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The SPD's Lars Klingbeil is the first high-level visitor from the current Merz-led government. Meanwhile, the government announced an end to its partial arms embargo on Israel. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is to travel to the Balkans, where he is scheduled to meet with the Serbian president, among other leaders. Germany is marking Remembrance day with a Bundestag ceremony. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

An auction of items and documents from victims of the Holocaust has been called off following an international outcry. The Auschwitz Committee called auctioning such items as worn Stars of David "cynical and shameless."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is scheduled to arrive in China on Monday. The German government's delayed inaugural visit to its most important trading partner comes at a difficult time.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

According to a new British documentary, analysis of Hitler's DNA proves a rare sexual disorder and high risk of mental illness. But linking his behavior to genetics is problematic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Auschwitz Committee said the inclusion of items such as worn Stars of David was "cynical and shameless."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Finding accommodation for refugees remains very challenging in Germany despite signs of a slight improvement, according to a survey of local authorities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Fans and the media were surprised and disappointed by Leroy Sané's return to the German team. However, the winger helped Germany secure a 2-0 win over Luxembourg.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Fridays for Future climate activists are holding dozens of nationwide rallies in Germany. Meanwhile, police and customs officers have launched major raids in a probe into smuggling and tax fraud.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's 2026 budget has cleared a key hurdle. Among the big items are pensions, an overhaul of the German armed services and more support for Ukraine. The plan now faces a final vote in parliament.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz have enlisted the services of Angelina Melnikova. She's a star athlete who has blurred the lines between sports and politics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After months of wrangling, the government has decided not to reintroduce conscription. But all 18-year-old males will have to fill in a questionnaire, and young men will soon have to undergo mandatory physical exams.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Turkish authorities have detained four suspects after a German mother and her two children died from suspected food poisoning while on holiday in Istanbul. Investigators say the family had eaten street food.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Prosecutors in Thuringia said police searched three properties but that the unnamed politician's arrest was not being sought. Meanwhile, the governing coalition has agreed to a new military service policy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The US State Department announced it would classify four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations. In addition to Antifa Ost in Germany, one group is based in Italy and the other two are in Greece.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Is the German government doing the right thing to get the economy moving again? A panel of five selected economists isn't convinced.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Google plans to invest more than €5 billion into building and expanding data centers across Germany over the next few years. The significant commitment has drawn both praise and caution.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Following months of debate, the coalition government has agreed on a new mechanism to boost soldier numbers. It includes the option for partial compulsory enlistment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Self-censorship and robust use of anti-defamation laws are on the rise in Germany, says the Freedom House agency. At the same time, the governing coalition has agreed to a new conscription policy. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Amid economic lull, German economic experts have called on the government to reform inheritance tax law. They warned that Berlin is wasting the potential benefit of infrastructure spending.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Following an appeal by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Algeria has agreed to pardon the French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal on humanitarian grounds. The novelist arrived in Germany for medical treatment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A naturalized German citizen and his father in Gaza were seeking a court-ordered stop to German arms exports to Israel. The cases were thrown out on procedural grounds, partly because of the shaky truce in Gaza.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Public prosecutors say a suspected Hamas member was arrested soon after entering the country, on a highway near the border to Czechia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A naturalized German citizen and his father in Gaza are seeking a court-ordered stop to German arms exports to Israel until the conflict in Gaza has ended. It's not their first such challenge; swift rulings are expected.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German politician Sahra Wagenknecht will no longer play a role in leading the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), a party founded in 2024 with several prominent former Left Party lawmakers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It's not a complete coincidence that two typically German celebrations, St. Martin's Day and the start of carnival season, are both on the same day. Their origins are centuries old.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Bundeswehr was founded on November 12, 1955. The decision was highly controversial, just 10 years after the end of World War II. Today, the Bundeswehr is expected to assume a leadership role in Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Tech giant Google intends to build a data center just south of Germany's finance capital Frankfurt am Main. This project is part of Google's plans to invest €5.5 billion ($6.4 billion) in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Sahra Wagenknecht has decided not to continue as chair of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance. The defeat of the party she founded in this year's general election is suspected to be the main reason for her decision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

OpenAI lost a copyright infringement case in a lower German court for using popular song lyrics in its ChatGPT language model without paying royalties.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The trial of the man accused of a car attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg last year is continuing. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is turning 70 as his popularity wanes. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Federal prosecutors have arrested a man suspected of encouraging attacks on politicians on the darknet, including by using cryptocurrency as a "reward." The man is also said to have compiled a list of potential targets.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The defendant is charged with murder. Investigators have looked into leads that he was motivated by far-right extremism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The trial of the man accused of a car attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg last year is continuing. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is turning 70 as his popularity wanes. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

"I am the one that drove the car," the suspect said on the first day of his high-security trial. Last December, the man rammed his car into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

"I am the one that drove the car," the suspect said on the first day of his high-security trial. Last December, the man rammed his car into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Sahra Wagenknecht is leaving her role as leader of the party named after her, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), with MEP Fabio de Masi replacing her. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A man accused of ramming a car into a crowd at a Magdeburg Christmas market last year is going on trial, with the proceedings expected to last months. It is one of the largest trials in Germany since 1945. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The NFL's first game in the German capital since 1994 was a major success for American football fans, but the country's stadiums are ageing fast.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The defendant is charged with murder. Investigators have looked into leads that he was motivated by far-right extremism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German president called for the defense of democracy on the anniversary of several fateful events. This comes as the coalition government seems to be teetering six months after taking power. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With forced prostitution reportedly on the rise in Germany, politicians are debating ways to reduce exploitation in sex work. Some say the "Nordic model," which punishes clients rather than sex workers, is the answer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Hermann was Adolf Hitler's second-in-command, the lesser-known Albert saved the lives of many Jews and dissidents whom the Nazis persecuted.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Despite fears that nationalism is growing, a study has found that the majority of respondents favor democracy and are worried about the rise of the Alternative for Germany party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany has been turning down many more Syrian asylum seekers amid the changed political situation in their home country. Meanwhile, Berlin is set to kick off its Freedom Week. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Despite fears that nationalism is growing, a study has found that the majority of respondents favor democracy and are worried about the rise of the Alternative for Germany party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Growing support for the far right? Researchers paint a more complex picture. This week, a study showed that the majority is clearly democratic in its outlook and concerned about the rise of the AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Nexperia has been the subject of an ongoing row between Dutch and Chinese authorities. Western carmakers have warned the company's components are critical for the onboarding of electronics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Plans by far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers to visit Russia have drawn outrage from opponents who say it serves the Kremlin's interests. Meanwhile, Germany's exports have rebounded. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's domestic intelligence agency marks its 75th anniversary. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution is tasked with tracking down enemies of democracy. How well does the early warning system work?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The monthly Deutschlandtrend survey has looked into the debate about the perception of urban space in Germany. It found that the number of people who no longer feel safe in public has risen.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's exports have grown for the first time since June, boosted by stronger US demand. Meanwhile, the number of Syrians arriving in Germany has plunged this year following the Assad regime's fall. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

James Vanderbilt's "Nuremberg" pairs Russell Crowe and Rami Malek in a prestige retelling of the Nazi tribunal, framed as a psychological duel between Hermann Göring and the US Army psychiatrist studying him.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany have two games left in their World Cup qualifying campaign. To get the two wins they need, head coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected his final squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The city of Hanau is reeling after more than 50 swastikas have appeared in recent days, seemingly painted with blood. A suspect in the case has been arrested. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation against German and US stock markets Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq. They're suspected of collusion in the financial derivatives trading sector.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A court in Dresden has begun hearing the case against a suspected member of the neo-Nazi NSU terror group. Susann E. stands accused of lending her identity to convicted NSU terrorist Beate Zschäpe, among other charges.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Johann Wadephul has cast doubt on the feasibility of deporting Syrian refugees, a stance that is isolating him within his party. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has taken a different position.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A court in Dresden has begun hearing the case against a suspected member of the neo-Nazi NSU terror group. Susann E. stands accused of lending her identity to convicted NSU terrorist Beate Zschäpe, among other charges.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The US Army Garrison Bavaria removed references to German food banks and other discounted food provision services from its "shutdown guidance" web page.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The US Army Garrison Bavaria removed references to German food banks and other discounted food provision services from its "shutdown guidance" web page.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The US Army Garrison Bavaria removed references to German food banks and other discounted food provision services from its "shutdown guidance" web page.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The group "Muslim Interaktiv" called for setting up a caliphate in Germany, abolishing democracy. The German interior ministry has banned the association, which was popular mainly with very young people.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

On a visit to Syria, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul commented on the difficult living conditions people face amid the postwar reality. The context of the comments seemed to jar with his party's deportation plans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Munich authorities are trying to recover a renowned river wave in the city center that has drawn in surfers for decades. The wave mysteriously vanished after what should have been routine cleaning of the Eisbach basin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich have made history by winning 16 straight games to start the season. How have the team got this good under the leadership of Vincent Kompany?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Interior Ministry has also searched the premises of other Islamist organizations in Hamburg, Berlin and Hesse. Meanwhile, the foreign minister has caused an uproar with comments on Syria. Follow DW for the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany is recruiting nursing staff abroad: Thousands of people are coming, but they will only stay if they feel comfortable. Researchers have shown that this is about more than just employment contracts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has suggested that plans to repatriate people to Syria should be reconsidered. However, the government wants to put more pressure on people who have been ordered to leave the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A strong majority of Germans favor hosting the Olympics for the first time since 1972. The Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region topped preferences for a future bid, though two more cities are also in the running.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A Ukrainian man accused of masterminding the Nord Stream pipeline blasts has been refusing food for days to protest prison conditions. He is demanding better conditions as he awaits a ruling on extradition to Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

China's foreign minister has urged Germany not to air disputes publicly after Berlin postponed a visit by its top diplomat. Meanwhile, a group of Afghans approved for relocation to Germany is arriving. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's armed forces chief has rejected calls for a draft lottery, saying all young men should first be assessed. Meanwhile, police are probing a suspected bomb plot after arresting a man. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

China recently used its dominance over the global supply of rare earth elements for leverage in its trade dispute with the United States. That had an impact on Germany, which needs those metals for weapons production.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt thinks that schoolchildren should be better prepared for war and disasters. He calls it a sensible precaution; others see scaremongering.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's armed forces chief has rejected calls for a draft lottery, saying all young men should first be assessed. Meanwhile, police are probing a suspected jihadist bomb plot after arresting a man. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A Syrian man arrested in the German capital was planning a "jihadi" attack, according to the Berlin Prosecutors' Office.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A Syrian man arrested in the German capital was planning a "jihadi" attack, according to the Berlin Prosecutors' Office.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The bodies of two more German mountaineers have been discovered following the avalanche in South Tyrol. Meanwhile, Berlin police arrested a man suspected of planning an attack. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

China recently used its dominance over the global supply of rare earth elements for leverage in its trade dispute with the United States. That had an impact on Germany, which needs those metals for weapons production.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

FM Johann Wadephul is mulling easing a travel advisory to Israel after a Middle East tour. Meanwhile, five German climbers have been killed in an avalanche in Italy's Alps. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German president begins his Africa tour in Cairo at the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Meanwhile, FM Johann Wadephul is mulling easing a travel advisory to Israel after a Middle East tour. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany is renowned for its bureaucracy, paperwork and continued use of fax machines well into the 21st century. For the first time, the country also has a minister for digitalization and modernization. Will that help?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Following his controversial remarks, women are now calling on Chancellor Merz to take action to ensure women's safety: better surveillance of public spaces, protection against digital violence and more women's shelters.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Similar to other incidents across Europe, flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were suspended for nearly two hours due to unidentified drone sightings. Officers in a patrol car observed a drone, but couldn't locate it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's chancellor reaffirmed his country's support for Turkey's long-stalled bid to join the European Union, while stressing the importance of advancing democratic standards.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A dual national man has been jailed for six years for spying for Moscow and planning sabotage in Germany. Meanwhile, Germany's economy remains stagnant, piling pressure on Chancellor Merz's government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The English striker's brace against Cologne eased Bayern Munich into the third round of the German Cup. He has been in prolific form this season.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Berlin hopes the technology will provide abundant clean and reliable energy, but critics say it's a waste of money as the technology won't solve near-term climate and energy problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Police took a late-night emergency call from a young man who didn't know where he was and said he was injured. He'd fallen from a pub into a neighboring butcher's yard, where he found ample snacks as he awaited rescue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has embarked on a tour of the Middle East. Meanwhile, back in Germany, Deutsche Bank has reported huge profits, and a scam in Bavaria saw a lady buy a cucumber for €3,000.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the eastern German state of Saxony on Tuesday, where he welcomed a billion-euro US investment in semi-conductor production.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Volkswagen's earnings were affected by mounting challenges posed by higher US tariffs and the scrapping of a shift to electric vehicles by its luxury Porsche brand.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The Federal Institute for Population Research found that new immigrants from Eastern Europe have the highest levels of satisfaction, followed by people without an immigrant background and second-generation immigrants.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

People of Turkish origin are the largest immigrant group in Germany. But political relations between the two countries have long been tense. Will the meeting of Chancellor Merz and President Erdogan bring fresh momentum?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German chancellor is being pressured to raise the issue of cracking down on the Turkish opposition. Meanwhile, several German companies issued third-quarter results, with Adidas and Deutsche Bank reporting profits.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Proposals for a €100 million investment in women's football will be voted on at the DFB's next general assembly. Meanwhile, the German team edged past France to advance to the Nations League final.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

An Afghan man currently on trial for killing a young child and adult in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, in January was accused of assault with a knife at a refugee center months earlier. But police did not pursue the case.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit the eastern state of Saxony on Tuesday, a bastion of support for the far-right AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Dozens of cases of bird flu have been reported across the country, especially in north-eastern regions. The virus isn't particularly dangerous for humans, but could result in higher prices for poultry and eggs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A small aircraft carrying 10 foreign tourists has crashed and burned in Kenya's Kwale coastal region. Authorities say all onboard were killed, including two Germans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A new study finds life satisfaction in eastern Germany rising faster than in the west, although Hamburg is the happiest city. Meanwhile, Germany's domestic spy agency warns of rising espionage and sabotage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A court in Italy has given the go-ahead to extradite a Ukrainian suspect to Germany over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The gas delivery route was long seen as a symbol of Germany's overreliance on Russian fuel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany is set to acquire advanced reconnaissance aircraft to join the UK and other NATO members track Russian submarines in the north Atlantic. Submarine activity has increased in recent years, experts say.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government has been insisting that ties with Beijing remain stable despite Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's last-minute decision to delay his planned visit to China.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Lawmakers accuse the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of using its parliamentary powers to gather intelligence on Germany's critical infrastructure to share it with Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Residents in the city of Munich have voted in favor of bidding to host the Olympics in 2036, 2040 or 2044. Meanwhile, Germany's police union has called for tighter security at train stations. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German politicians are making serious accusations against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. They allege the party is studying the country's critical infrastructure — in the interests of the Kremlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German Police Union's call comes amid a debate over urban migration. Meanwhile, Munich is considering hosting the Olympics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany and the UK plan to jointly trace Russian submarines in the northern Atlantic. The defense ministers of both countries took a ride on one of the high-tech planes that will make this possible.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German chancellor's controversial remarks on migration have drawn widespread condemnation and protests, but a new survey indicates that the majority of Germans support it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Social media posts claim that Christmas markets in Germany are being canceled due to terrorism fears and security concerns. DW Fact check verifies: Most markets are going ahead as planned, with updated safety measures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The state of Berlin couldn't give away the decrepit former lakeside villa built for Nazi propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels. But now a local municipality will offer guided tours of the site.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A late strike from Klara Bühl handed Germany a one-goal lead to take into the second leg of their Nations League semi-final against France. But the goal could have come a lot earlier in Düsseldorf.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Dissident Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov delves into the complex psychology of Nazi fugitive and 'Angel of Death' Josef Mengele as he escapes justice in South America.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German police say there's been a surge in dangerous synthetic drugs, with substances like ketamine and opioids flooding the market. Meanwhile, Berlin says it is working to solve a tech chip shortage. DW has the latest.

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