Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 hours ago)

Thomas Müller has signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. It's an unorthodox move for arguably one of the most effective unorthodox players in football history.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (8 hours ago)

A verdict by the European Court of Justice is set to impact Germany's policies aiming to curb irregular immigration. It will stymie plans to determine "safe countries of origin" for possible deportations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

Interior Minister Dobrindt says controversial border controls will stay in place for some time. Meanwhile, three suspected members of the far-right "Reichsbürger" group have been arrested. DW has these stories and more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

The nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf to Germany's Federal Constitutional Court sparked tensions in the governing coalition of the conservative CDU and center-left SPD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Police have arrested three suspected Reichsbürger members accused of plotting to violently overthrow Germany's constitutional order. The arrests follow early-morning raids in three states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (13 hours ago)

The bomb was successfully defused after tens of thousands of people were evacuated as a precaution. Meanwhile, many German businesses expect negative fallout from the recent US-EU tariff deal, a study says.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (14 hours ago)

As the German auteur turns 80, a retrospective looks at how his global journeys and cinematic vision have been shaped in part by the beauty of losing his bearings.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Young people now make up just 10% of Germany's population — the lowest share on record. The figure was buoyed only slightly by young immigrants arriving since the Ukraine war. Follow DW for more headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A former aide to far-right AfD politician Maximilian Krah has gone on trial accused of spying for China since 2002. Prosecutors say the case reveals espionage targeting German political, economic, and military affairs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A former aide to far-right AfD politician Maximilian Krah has gone on trial accused of spying for China since 2002. Prosecutors say the case reveals espionage targeting German political, economic, and military affairs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for talks on trade and trans-Atlantic ties. He said he would seek a tariff exemption for German steel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany is to give older mothers a higher pension than before, thanks to the Bavarian CSU. But businesses and economists say the 'mothers' pension' is an extra burden on younger generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany is to give older parents a higher pension than before, thanks to the Bavarian CSU. But businesses and economists say the 'mother's pension' is an extra burden on younger generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Nuremberg Zoo killed 12 baboons due to overcrowding and dismembered six of them before feeding them to predators — removing heads, hands, and feet. The move has triggered widespread upset and legal complaints.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Scientists drilled thousands of meters into the Antarctic ice sheet to retrieve the world's oldest ice sample. They hope it could provide insight into today's climate crisis.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Women in Germany are having just 1.35 children on average — a record low level. Does this say something about the country's state of prosperity, or is it a sign that women are asserting their rights?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Payments of basic state welfare benefits grew by several billion euros in 2024, according to the German government. Retailers are reporting a surge in shoplifting. Read more on these and other stories from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Over 265,000 people suffered domestic violence in Germany last year, according to a media report citing official figures. Trains are once again running on a major railroad route after suspected sabotage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Long-term nursing care is becoming unaffordable in Germany. What can be done to help older people pay for their care?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Police and spy agencies are keen to combat criminality and terrorism with artificial intelligence. But critics say the CIA-funded Palantir surveillance software enables "predictive policing."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany's old-age pension system faces collapse under the weight of an aging population. The country's new Economy Minister Katherina Reiche wants Germans to work longer to make up for it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany has declared a "favorable" conservation status for wolves in parts of the north, opening the door to regulated hunting. Meanwhile, Germany's foreign minister is headed to the West Bank.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany's rail operator is shutting down its main train line for nine months, as part of an overhaul scheduled to last at least until 2036. Costs are spiraling and criticism of the planning and implementation is growing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Do all intelligence agents live like James Bond? Not those who worked for East Germany's Ministry for State Security (Stasi). A new book reveals the mundane lives of the agents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A key railway line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg has been damaged by the second arson attack in two days. Rail operator Deutsche Bahn spoke of "vandalism" and warned of disruption until Saturday morning at least.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luis Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German development spending is expected to fall below €10 billion ($11.47 billion) for the first time since 2018. And further cuts are planned. Aid organizations warn of the consequences.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A fire on the main railway line between Düsseldorf and Duisburg has caused major disruptions to train services across western Germany. Police now suspect sabotage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Qatar is due to supply 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas to Germany from next year. The deal is now under threat from an EU directive on rights and the climate that critics say is too costly and bureaucratic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, led tributes to Olympic medalist Laura Dahlmeier, who died in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German Olympic star Laura Dahlmeier has been confirmed dead following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. Adverse weather conditions had hampered attempts to rescue the former Olympic champion.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A man charged with killing six people, and injuring hundreds more, last December wrote letters to several survivors asking forgiveness. Shocked recipients want to know how he got their addresses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German lawmakers will scrutinize the €520.5 billion budget, which includes increased spending on infrastructure and defense next. Meanwhile, Berliners were told the party at the Brandenburg Gate is over.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Despite being nearly completed, a mosque in southern Germany has been marked for demolition. The Muslim group that built it refuses to tear it down, but the city says it will sue to make sure it happens.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luiz Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Rescue teams are trying to reach former German Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier after the 31-year-old was caught in a rockslide in the mountains of Pakistan. Adverse weather conditions have hampered rescue attempts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Merz has hosted King Abdullah a day after the German leader unveiled plans to airlift aid into Gaza. Meanwhile, a survey shows most Germans want the government to put more pressure on Israel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Schlögel, a German author and essayist who has critiqued authoritarian regimes in eastern Europe from Stalin to Putin, has been honored for his commitment to peace in Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Nuremberg Zoo officials have said a lack of space left them with no option but to kill a dozen healthy baboons. Animal rights groups have filed a criminal complaint against management.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Even though trains are the safest and most sustainable mode of transportation, they are vulnerable to extreme weather. What lessons can be learned from the recent train derailment in southern Germany?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany, killing at least three people and injuring dozens of others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The fury Labubu toy craze was predated by the cuddly Monchhichi decades before, a time when communist East Germany created its own version of the popular figure — the Tiemi.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Merz is set to host King Abdullah a day after the German leader unveiled plans to airlift aid into Gaza. Meanwhile, a survey shows most Germans want the government to put more pressure on Israel. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Much more than a festival of metal music, mud and beer, Wacken is a unique community and cultural experience. Here are five things you need to know about W:O:A.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany, killing at least three people and seriously injuring others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany, killing at least three people and injuring dozens of others. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany, killing at least three people and seriously injuring others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government now plans to take a "crowbar" to construction law to help get more homes built at "turbo" speed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

"How do I find friends?" is the most common question German influencers get asked on social media. Loneliness has become a pressing issue in Germany, with far-reaching consequences.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The accident occurred near the town of Riedlingen in the south-western state of Baden-Württemberg.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Deutsche Bahn faces the annual challenge of summer vacation season. DW's Jens Thurau reports on his train journey from Berlin to the North Sea coast and back, which hit several snags.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Passengers of a German high-speed ICE train spent more than six hours stuck in a tunnel near Vienna before being freed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Passengers of a German high-speed ICE train spent more than six hours stuck in a tunnel near Vienna before being freed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police mounted a major operation to protect the hundreds of thousands of revelers attending the Berlin Pride parade. Also, Merz and Merkel watched the opening performance of the Bayreuth Festival. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

So-called Cum-Cum and Cum-Ex tax schemes are still costing many European countries billions in lost revenue. In Germany, questions are mounting why the state is doing so little to stop them.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German consumer complaints about DHL and Deutsche Post reached record highs in the first half of 2025. Letters and parcels are getting damaged, delayed, delivered to the wrong address — or just disappear.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German automobile giant Volkswagen has seen profits tumble as a result of US tariffs. Meanwhile, the number of deportations from Germany is up slightly compared to the first half of last year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Brandenburg's interior minister hopes to bring back a Yazidi family deported to Iraq despite a court ruling halting their removal. The case has sparked criticism over the deportation of people who escaped a genocide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German state of Baden-Württemberg's deputy speaker stepped down after admitting he drew a swastika on a ballot beside an AfD lawmaker's name. Daniel Born said he had made a "serious mistake" during a vote.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Labubu craze has found a new home, as hundreds of people lined up to get the eerie ugly dolls at Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's first store in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German state of Baden-Württemberg's deputy speaker resigned after admitting he drew a swastika on a ballot beside an AfD lawmaker's name. Daniel Born said he had made a "serious mistake" during a vote.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The border controls with Germany and Lithuania were due to expire in August. Meanwhile, Germany's second-largest airport is reportedly planning a "repatriation terminal" to process migrant deportations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The number of deportations from Germany is up slightly compared to the first half of last year. Meanwhile, German automobile giant Volkswagen has seen profits tumble as a result of US tariffs. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Faced with the fallout of conflicts and disasters, the German Welthungerhilfe has increased its activities worldwide. In the face of cuts in humanitarian emergency aid worldwide, the NGO says the outlook is bleak.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German government's policy of deporting Afghan criminals to Afghanistan relies on cooperation with the Taliban government in Kabul. The Islamists are hoping this is the first step toward diplomatic recognition.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Faced with the fallout of conflicts and disasters, the German Welthungerhilfe has increased its activities worldwide. In the face of cuts in humanitarian emergency aid worldwide, the NGO says the outlook is bleak.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After having just lifted a controversial 18-month freeze on asylum rulings, Germany is being pressed to grant full refugee status to Palestinians as Israel's actions in Gaza claim ever more civilian casualties.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two vessels collided in Cuxhaven port, spilling 6,000 liters of oil into the water, with crews racing to contain the spill. Meanwhile, Germany's chancellor is hosting the French president in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's second-largest airport is reportedly planning a "repatriation terminal" to process migrant deportations. Meanwhile, German Catholics have criticized the humanitarian situation in Gaza. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron sought to present a united front amid a raft of geopolitical and economic challenges.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The idea of bringing back compulsory military service in Germany is controversial, not least because some business leaders fear this could harm the economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

While Germany's economy falters, the country is experiencing a rise in undeclared work. What role do taxes and generous state aid for the poor play in the surge?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Berlin wants to speed up the rate at which it can buy weapons, bypassing lengthy tender processes for military contracts. Critics warn that it could open a path to the unfair awarding of contracts and corrupt practices.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German chancellery insists the ruling coalition is united in its stance on Israel's actions in Gaza, despite differing views. A split appeared after Germany refused to add its name to a 28-country declaration.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has joined forces with the country's top business leaders, who pledge major investments to pull Germany out of recession.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Sebastian Hotz was on trial for posting online remarks that prosecutors said condoned an assassination attempt on the now US leader. Now, a court has cleared him of all charges, recognizing his statements as satire.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The flight took off with some 43 Iraqis, days after a similar flight carried Afghan citizens home. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is discussing tougher migration methods in Denmark. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A court has upheld the classification of the AfD party as "suspected right-wing extremist" by domestic intelligence. An appeal against its listing as "confirmed extremist" is still running. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Alexander Dobrindt, a migration hard-liner, is attending a meeting of EU interior ministers on the issue in Denmark. DW has this and more in its blog on German current affairs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Unknown hackers have accessed the internal network of one of Germany's biggest newspaper publishing groups. The police cybercrime unit is investigating the incident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Alexander Dobrindt, a migration hard-liner, is set to attend a meeting of EU interior ministers on the issue in Denmark. DW has this and more in its blog on German current affairs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The "Made for Germany" alliance has pledged investments totalling €631 billion over the next three years. Friedrich Merz met with top executives in Berlin in a bid to breathe life into the German economy. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is allowing two Taliban officials to work at Afghan diplomatic missions in the country, even though it does not recognize the Islamist regime. Chancellor Merz has made curbing migration a policy priority.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It is considered the "most German" of Richard Wagner's operas. Adolf Hitler used the work for his propaganda purposes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz is meeting top executives in Berlin to urge bosses to invest and breathe life into a floundering economy. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The next heat wave has been forecast in Germany. How is a country known for its lack of air conditioning preparing?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz is meeting top executives in Berlin to urge bosses to invest and breathe life into a floundering economy. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Two people, including a child, were seriously injured on Saturday evening in a spectacular accident which saw a car leave the road, crash through a hedge and hit a trampoline before lodging itself in the roof of a barn.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Far-right leader Alice Weidel's big "summer interview" was disrupted by raucous demonstrators. Meanwhile, a dispute dividing the country's ruling coalition will not go away.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner says Germany's lower house of parliament is consistently under attack by hackers. Meanwhile, a dispute dividing the country's ruling coalition will not go away. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner says Germany's lower house of parliament is consistently under attack by hackers. Meanwhile, a dispute dividing the country's ruling coalition will not go away. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

JJ4, the female bear that killed a jogger in Italy, has been relocated to a German wildlife sanctuary after months of legal battles. Previously, plans to euthanize her fueled intense public debate over animal welfare.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

No other act of resistance against Adolf Hitler had such a long-term impact as the assassination attempt by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg. Nevertheless, his plans remain controversial to this day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany will play world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 semifinal after a dramatic win against France. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was the difference for Germany as they overcame an early red card to win on penalties.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany will play world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 semifinal after a dramatic win against France. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany's hero as they overcame an early sending off to win on penalties.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Israel's actions in Gaza are not "acceptable," in his summer press conference.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A fireworks accident at Düsseldorf's city fair has injured 19 people, four seriously, after rockets veered into the crowd. Meanwhile, the German Red Cross says the country lacks basic crisis training. Join DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Researchers say a far-right social media campaign — that painted a respected law professor as extremist — caused the suspension of the election of judges to Germany's highest court.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Two of Germany's most beloved spring and summer snacks — asparagus and strawberries — are increasingly less attractive for farmers to grow. Less space is being devoted to growing them, and prices are rising.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's Friedrich Merz has weighed in on a dispute causing a rift within his ruling coalition. The conservative chancellor said much right-wing criticism of top court candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf had been unfair.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Despite being offered billions in subsidies, steel giant ArcelorMittal has suspended plans to transition to green steel production in Germany. Is this an isolated case — or a warning sign for the entire industry?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Interior Minister Dobrindt is hosting colleagues for a mountaintop summit on harsher migration policy across the EU. The meeting comes as Germany deports dozens of Afghans. Stay with DW for the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A chartered flight has returned a group of Afghans from Germany after failed asylum claims and criminal convictions. The deportation from Leipzig included early-morning transfers under police supervision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signed a new treaty with the United Kingdom covering security, migration and economic issues. Back home, however, Germans are divided on his first months in office. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Once famed for never being late, German trains almost never run on time anymore. Deutsche Bahn has launched a refurbishment program that is likely to last at least a decade, and the costs and criticism are increasing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Migrants who make a new life in Germany earn far less than native-born workers, a new study has found. Researchers say the gap stems mainly from unequal access to higher-paying sectors, and extends down the generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The UK and Germany have agreed a friendship treaty aimed at resetting the countries' post-Brexit relations. The treaty comes nearly a decade after Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's birth rate has dropped to 1.35, with the figure even lower for women with German citizenship. The decline, reflected in other parts of the EU, raises alarms over pension burdens and the future workforce.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has called for closer relationships with the Global South as he heads to a G20 meeting in South Africa. Back home, the far-right AfD has made gains in a new poll.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germans are divided on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first months in office, with many unconvinced by his promises. Even conservative supporters are split on whether Germany is moving in the right direction. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

She survived Auschwitz and spent years fighting to ensure that the Holocaust is not forgotten. But she's now disillusioned: antisemitism is on the rise everywhere.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Millions of German schoolchildren are looking forward to the summer vacations. Some are even already off. But when the holidays begin is an ongoing source of debate among the federal states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's southern states are under pressure to abandon summer holiday traditions amid complaints that they enjoy an unfair advantage. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's share of people living alone has climbed far above the EU average. Single-person households are rising fastest among the young and elderly, with loneliness a growing concern.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Benedict Kurz wants his app to provide an AI-supported tutor to a billion schoolchildren worldwide. But why doesn't Germany have more young entrepreneurs like him?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The renaming of a Berlin boulevard that has used a racist term to Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse, after Germany's first African-born scholar, highlights a long struggle to erase symbols of a brutal colonial past.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A key factor in Germany's energy transition is the transfer of electricity from the wind-rich north to the industrial south of the country. But a lack of power transmission lines is proving a massive bottleneck.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's top court has decided that the US air base in Ramstein may be used for lethal drone strikes, but that Germany also has a duty to protect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's top court has decided that the US air base in Ramstein may be used for lethal drone strikes, but Germany also has a duty to protect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The trend of people driving more has returned to Germany for the first time since 2018. Meanwhile, Constitutional Court dismissed complaint against the use of Ramstein Air Base by the US for drone missions abroad.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's defense minister is due to hold talks with his counterpart in Washington on Ukraine and NATO. DW rounds up the latest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Berlin is not in breach of international law over US drone attacks guided from Germany. The case was brought by two Yemenis whose relatives were killed in a 2012 US drone mission.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Berlin is not in breach of international law over US drone attacks guided from Germany. The case was brought by two Yemenis whose relatives were killed in a 2012 US drone mission.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Bundestag was supposed to elect three new judges to Germany's highest court. But the vote was canceled due to a dispute over one of the candidates. It is unclear what will happen next.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Just over two months in power — and already facing a political crisis. Recently, Friedrich Merz's coalition has been thrown into turmoil. What does the chancellor intend to do about it?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Carolina Wilga thanked Australians for their help, saying she made it out of the wilderness because of the "outpouring of support." She had spent 11 nights in Australia's remote Outback.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Carolina Wilga thanked the Australian community for their help, saying she was certain she made it out of the wilderness because of the "outpouring of support." She had spent 11 nights in Australia's remote Outback.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Police discovered some 300 kilograms of amphetamine at a grocery store. Meanwhile, Germany's top court is set to rule on Berlin's obligations regarding a US air force base on its soil.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has said rainbow Pride flags must be removed from deputies' offices.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A shambolic 4-1 defeat to Sweden did not stop Germany from qualifying for the Euro 2025 knockouts. But it further revealed a number of significant issues that coach Christian Wück must address quickly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

UNESCO has added Neuschwanstein, along with several other castles, to its list of sites "having outstanding international value." DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany sees itself as a meritocracy, meaning that, if you work hard, you can make it to the top. But considering who generally sits in executive suites and how they often get there, that idea is increasingly in doubt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Education Minister Karin Prien has proposed limiting the number of immigrant children in Germany's schools. This has been met with both approval and criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa's CEO, is under investigation for negligent homicide in Italy. She allegedly struck and killed a 24-year-old woman at a crosswalk while holidaying in Sardinia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Block House steak chain heiress Christina Block is in court accused of masterminding a cross-border kidnapping. She and ex-TV host Gerhard Delling deny snatching her children from Denmark after a bitter custody fight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Iran says it detained an 18-year-old Franco-German tourist who was on a bicycle tour of the world for an unspecified crime. Berlin and Paris have warned of politically motivated detentions, urging citizens to stay away.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The conservative CDU/CSU bloc has pushed for postponing the vote on one of the judges, citing plagiarism suspicions. The union's junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats, were outraged by the decision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Media report that police have confirmed the identity of the young backpacker, who went missing in early July.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The young backpacker went missing over 10 days ago. Police have confirmed her identity, Australian media has reported.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German parliament has held a special session for the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre. The far-right AfD caused uproar in the Bundestag with their comments on the killings. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The CDU/CSU union pushed for postponing the vote on one of the judges, citing plagiarism suspicions. The union's junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats, were outraged by the decision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Three seats need filling in Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, but disagreement between the CDU and SPD has caused a deadlock. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Three seats need filling in Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, but the candidates need a two-thirds majority in the split Bundestag. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Since Germany introduced border controls, police have seen their workload increase. This adds to stress over racism, sexism and even sanitary facilities. The federal police commissioner is helping to find solutions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German railway operator Deutsche Bahn wants to put off line modernization projects for another year. Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Merz has said Germany is ready to buy US-made Patriot systems for Ukraine. At the summit in Rome where he spoke, allies pledged over €10 billion for rebuilding as Zelenskyy warned of more Russian attacks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Railway operator Deutsche Bahn wants to delay modernization projects for a further year. Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason, a media report says. Read more here.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Police in Australia are searching for a young German backpacker who went missing more than 10 days ago. Her van has been found unattended deep in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German carmaker Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason, a media report says. Read here to find out more on this and other stories.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government has been in power for two months now. If you believe the opposition, they are doing a lot of things wrong.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Volkswagen Group reported an almost 50% surge in electric vehicles sold worldwide, with total global deliveries also up over 1%

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

For years, people living near the German-Polish frontier took the open border for granted in their daily lives. With the re-introduction of border checks, all that is changing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Chancellor Merz has urged optimism and unity in a speech in front of the Bundestag. He stressed record defense spending as key to NATO ties, while clashing with the far right.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's federal police commissioner says tougher border controls are stretching police forces thin. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government faced opposition scrutiny at a parliamentary budget debate. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

While Germany's 7-1 semifinal win against Brazil didn't win them the 2014 World Cup, it was the moment they announced their return to the top of the football world. DW looks back at a historic night 12 years later.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Donald Trump wants to take citizenship away from the US-born children of temporary or undocumented immigrants. Did something similar happen to German Jews under the Nazis?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is facing opposition scrutiny at a parliamentary budget debate. Anti-terror operations are being conducted in four cities. DW has these stories and more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Police carried out raids across North Rhine-Westphalia state in connection with a suspected Islamist terror plot. A man has been detained on suspicion of fraud with the intention of financing an Islamist terror attack.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Lea Schüller scored the winner as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to all but qualify for the knockouts. The Bayern Munich striker hasn't always had it easy for Germany but may be peaking at the right time.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A man suspected of financing a planned Islamist terror attack has been arrested during police raids in western Germany. Anti-terror operations are being conducted in four cities. DW has this story and more.

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