Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 minutes ago)

A dip in net migration meant it could not cancel out Germany's low birth rates in 2025. Meanwhile, fuel prices fell amid news of a possible deal between the US and Iran. And Merz gives Trump a Germany jersey. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 hours ago)

A German fund set up to compensate the millions forced to work for the Nazi regime is marking 25 years since the first payments were made. But for many victims, it was much too late.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

A German fund set up to compensate the millions forced to work for the Nazi regime is marking 25 years since the first payments were made. But for many victims, it was much too late.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has forged relations with Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Giorgia Meloni. With some he is surprisingly close.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (7 hours ago)

A dip in net migration meant it could not cancel out Germany's low birth rates in 2025. Meanwhile, fuel prices fell amid news of a possible deal between the US and Iran. And Merz gives Trump a Germany jersey. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (7 hours ago)

Talking, debating and listening are skills we can all learn, particularly in the light of current global conflicts. The Leipzig Bachfest shows how Johann Sebastian Bach's music can serve as a model here.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (9 hours ago)

The Germany national team's 7-1 win over Curacao drew over 23 million viewers. Meanwhile, German President Steinmeier is kicking off his visit to Indonesia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (13 hours ago)

Ibo Maza had his choice of three different countries. Instead of his native Germany, the Bayer Leverkusen forward is representing Algeria, the country of his father, at the World Cup in North America.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Germany's hopes at the 2026 World Cup are connected to world-class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's fitness and form.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

This year's ILA Berlin Air Show is breaking records, primarily because of the booming defense sector, which is reaping billions in contracts as a result of wars and crises.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to play in Germany's first match in this year's World Cup. He had retired from the national team in August 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Berlin played host to the 9th annual Creative Bureaucracy Festival this week, where highly-motivated public service workers explained why a healthy democracy needs a functioning state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is kicking off a trip to Asia. And veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will take to the field with the national squad in Germany's first match of the 2026 World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany is to play World Cup debutant Curacao on Sunday at its first appearance in this year's soccer championship. And another German-French defense project seems to be in jeopardy. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany's defense minister says the government needs time to evaluate a bid for a new possible military jet project. A nine-year Franco-German endeavor, the FCAS, collapsed this week.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany's research minister, Dorothee Bär, says the situation of German students is "very privileged" and has rejected reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), thereby turning many students against her.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Judges in Bavaria drew a distinction between standard search engine results and AI-generated summaries. They ruled that tech giants themselves are responsible for the content of answers provided by AI.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany. This moment has been a long time coming.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Considered German football's X factor during Euro 2024, head coach Julian Nagelsmann enters the 2026 World Cup with more questions than optimism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state building closes for renovation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is outlining the German government's position on a range of issues ahead of a key EU summit. Lawmakers are also set to debate major domestic reforms alongside foreign policy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Economists say Germany is edging toward recession as an energy shock caused by the Iran war takes a chunk out of growth. Meanwhile, police have carried out raids on a suspected international drug ring. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost a mayoral election by a small margin in the eastern state of Saxony. Many are relieved. But one win doesn't make the extremism problem go away.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost by small margin in a local election in the eastern state of Saxony. Many are relieved, yet concern remains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost by small margin in a local election in the eastern state of Saxony. Many are relieved, yet concern remains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The Nazi leader's followers were not monsters, but ordinary men. Philosopher Hannah Arendt had already observed this. Two researchers now provide the evidence.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars drag on in Africa — and what about international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Erfurt has been ranked Germany's happiest city, jumping to the top of a nationwide survey. Meanwhile, German exports have posted a surprise third straight monthly increase.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Russia invades Ukraine, Israel and the US attack Iran, civil wars drag on in Africa — and what about international law? German researchers paint a grim picture in their latest annual Peace Report.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As the German men's national football team embark on their final preparations for the World Cup at their base camp in North Carolina, they're looking to make amends for disappointing tournaments in Russia and Qatar.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Around 10,000 households in the southwestern city of Reutlingen have been affected by the outage, which is reminiscent of recent far-left arson attacks in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Thirty years ago, rivaling politicians from Germany's conservative CDU and the Greens met to discuss their differences ― and what they had in common. The pizza connection was born. Now that format is being revived.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Flight operations have resumed at Munich Airport after a brief suspension. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Alexander Zverev has won his first Grand Slam title at the fourth attempt, beating Flavio Cobolli in a five-set epic in Paris. He is the first German man to win a major singles title in 30 years.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

An unusual forum for exchange between German conservative and Greens politicians emerged 30 years ago in the form of the "pizza connection." Now that format is being revived in a changed political landscape.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launching similar campaigns.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In a victory for rejected asylum-seekers, the European Court of Justice has ruled they must be given more than just the bare minimum to survive. But as the EU's new migration pact kicks in, will relief be short-lived?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The war waged by the US and Israel against Iran has now lasted 100 days. In that time, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drastically changed his stance on the war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

According to a poll, most Germans do not believe that Julian Nagelsmann's team will become world champions. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is visiting Mexico. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

According to a poll, some three or four out of ten Germans do not believe that Julian Nagelsmann's team will become world champions. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is visiting Mexico. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Around 1.78 million people in Germany were classified as high-net-worth individuals or people who have at least $1 million in liquid assets. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Austria and Portugal have won seats on the UN Security Council, ending Germany's 40-year streak. DW examines the foreign policy questions raised by Berlin's defeat.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Several Lufthansa crew members were injured after the nose landing gear of a parked jumbo jet "unexpectedly retracted" at Frankfurt Airport.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Fifteen of the 193 UN member states sit on the UN Security Council. Germany was in competition with Austria and Portugal for two seats in the "Western Europe and Others" group.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The federal commissioner for anti-discrimination has said the government's reform plans, the first in 20 years, are inadequate and won't provide the resources and funding needed to combat discrimination.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Naturalizations have increased for the fifth year in a row. Automotive industry firms turn a bit less pessimistic. And Germany is aiming for a seat on the UN Security Council. Follow DW for more news from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Bavarian hotel has apologized after rejecting a booking by an Israeli customer by telling them that "there are no Jews allowed" at the hotel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Actress Nastassja Kinski spent years calling for the removal of a sexualized scene from Wim Wenders' film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Actress Nastassja Kinski spent years calling for the removal of a sexualized scene from his film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Actress Nastassja Kinski wants Wim Wenders to remove a sexualized scene from his film "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Cologne Cathedral has laid out plans to charge tourist visitors, starting in July. They will be asked to pay €12 each, to help cover maintenance costs. It still plans to keep a small free area available for worshippers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Poverty in Germany appears to be rising, with one charity group warning of a "crisis-like situation." Meanwhile, Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, is visiting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

On Wednesday, the United Nations will hold elections for several seats on the UN Security Council. Germany's government is campaigning vigorously for a seat.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

On Wednesday, the United Nations will hold elections for several seats on the UN Security Council. Germany's government is campaigning vigorously for a seat.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Billions of euros sit untouched in Germany's dormant bank accounts. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's previous government changed laws to allow dual citizenship. A new survey shows that, one year after that reform, more than 85% of new German citizens are opting to keep their original nationality.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The controversial deal involves sending migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to third party countries. It still requires formal approval to come into effect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The deal involves sending people whose asylum applications have been rejected to third countries. It still requires formal approval to come into effect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. But many politicians are not heeding their calls.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg has expanded restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and zoos.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Alevis make up the fourth largest religious community in Germany today. What are the main tenets of their faith? And how are they preserving their unique culture?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Mozart's music evokes lightness and beauty. In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. But is this just an escape from reality? The Mozartfest Würzburg offers different answers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Deniz Undav delivered another strong performance in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Alevis make up the fourth largest religious community in Germany today. What are the main tenets of their faith? And how are they preserving their unique culture?

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth to rebel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Most people in Germany expect a premier from the far-right AfD to lead at least one state after elections in the autumn, a survey has found. The Brenner Pass linking Austria and Italy has reopened.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Thousands of people took part in the blockade of Brenner Pass, which links Austria and Italy. Meanwhile, a German minister is looking to crack down on screen time for children. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a "global player" in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Health experts are alarmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A demonstration is planned at a major pass through the Alps, with huge traffic disruption possible. And a German minister is looking to crack down on screen time for kids. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Climate activists have carried out protests across the industrial Ruhr Valley ahead of a weekend of climate action. Meanwhile, Germany's footballers have undergone doping tests ahead of the World Cup. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected organ, their livers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Council of Experts on Climate Change has found that Germany has both accomplished and simultaneously failed to meet its 2025 climate goals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Economy Minister Reiche is a controversial figure. Her plans for new gas-fired power plants, rolling back plans for more renewables in the building sector and scrapping solar subsidies have been met with criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Economy Minister Reiche is a controversial figure. Her plans for new gas-fired power plants, rolling back plans for more renewables in the building sector and scrapping solar subsidies have been met with criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations on Ukraine as the bloc's foreign ministers meet in Cyprus.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Medical staff in Germany are protesting proposed cuts that ministers say are necessary to stop spiraling costs. Meanwhile, a World War II bomb meant thousands were evacuated from their homes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Medical staff in Germany are protesting about cost-saving plans that ministers says are necessary to stop spiraling costs. Meanwhile, a World War II bomb meant thousands were evacuated from their homes. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's economy minister is in China and has called for the two countries to become more trusting partners. Meanwhile, a former chancellor has warned against any cooperation with the far-right AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Germany's pension and healthcare systems are also feeling the strain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and leading fuel and gas prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Daniela Klette, suspected to be one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious charges await.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. Amid crackdowns on freedom of expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth in rebellion.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. But a gym in Chemnitz, in the east of Germany, is fighting back with a martial arts program focused on diversity and empowerment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. Amid crackdowns on freedom of expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth in rebellion.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A new draft bill from the Health Ministy would see taxes raised for adults without children to support Germany's flagging elderly care system.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

This medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before. And, travellers in Germany seem nervous when it comes to air travel, amid the war in Iran, a survey suggests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's justice minister is seeking harsher penalties for the use of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults. But victims say more needs to be done about a growing problem.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A new poll shows widespread doubts about Germany's defense readiness, with stronger fears over cyber threats than military attack. Meanwhile, a record number of people obtained a German passport in 2025. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Harry Kane scored three times to fire Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart in the German Cup final. The win delivered a domestic double for the Bavarian giants and ended a six-year trophy drought.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany is commemorating the day its Basic Law came into effect 77 years ago. And a record number of German passports were issued in 2025, media report. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear Berlin is ready to take on a greater leadership role in the alliance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A media report that the German government wants to raise the age of retirement has come under hefty criticism. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to grant Ukraine special status. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear Berlin is ready to take on a greater leadership role in the alliance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt discusses plans to detain immigrants and revamp the school system, and relations with Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's aviation industry faces high operating costs — from ticket taxes to aviation security charges. But despite fresh political efforts to reduce that burden, the real bottleneck is a global shortage of planes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine interim EU membership without voting rights. He stressed that he still wanted Ukraine to eventually become a "full member."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The Bundesliga club had hoped to win its first ever major trophy, but lost to a stronger Aston Villa side. Meanwhile, an American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin for specialist treatment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The Bundesliga club hoped on winning its first ever title, but lost to a stronger English side. Meanwhile, an American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin for specialist treatment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

NATO's Mark Rutte said US troop reductions in Europe will be structured and not harm defenses. The Trump administration has been aggressive and unclear about the drawdown but a US pivot has been in the works for years.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin's Charité hospital for specialist treatment. Meanwhile, police arrested a German couple accused of spying for China. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Efforts to regulate social media have had little effect so far, according to Jugendschutz.net. The government-funded organization says young people in Germany are defenseless against online hate and violence.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Two Munich residents have been arrested on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence service, seeking to obtain and pass on high-tech information with "military applications."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Three people are still missing after a house collapsed in the eastern German city of Görlitz on Monday evening, while a study has found that one in five German gas stations have breached pricing laws.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Bundesliga side Freiburg might have lost their first-ever European final to Aston Villa, but their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending or a loss of identity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany is no longer considered a fully open society amid concerns over disinformation and police brutality. A 'Brot für die Welt' report highlighted migration, the LGBT+ community and climate change as being targeted.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Headlines in Germany today include Interior Minister Dobrindt announcing plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A far‑right politician in Germany used schlager icon Heino in election advertising without his consent. Heino is now demanding compensation for pain and suffering.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

An escaped tiger has injured a 73-year-old man near Leipzig, with police saying they shot the animal. German media reported the tiger was owned by a controversial performer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A tiger that was on the loose near the eastern city of Leipzig has injured at least one person, according to media reports. Police said they shot the animal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. It comes two weeks after a contentious rescue operation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A new study ranks Germany near the bottom in child well-being and education. Meanwhile, an escaped tiger was killed by police after injuring a man near Leipzig. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. Meanwhile, it's relegation decision day in the Bundesliga. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US have criticized the Trump administration's plans to cancel a troop deployment to Poland. It came after Trump ordered the pullout of 5,000 troops from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he wouldn't currently advise young Germans like his children to move to the US to study or work. He cited "the social climate that has suddenly developed."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government expects the economy to take a significant hit from the fallout of the Iran war. Even if the conflict were to end, it said the impact on energy prices will likely be felt for some time. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still reinventing himself.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government expects the economy to take a significant hit from the fallout of the Iran war. Even if the conflict were to end, it said the impact on energy prices will likely be felt for some time. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

It was not immediately clear if the whale was Timmy, the humpback whale that captivated Germany for weeks while getting stranded multiple times off the German coast. Danish officials said they would test a tissue sample.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel, has spoken about her rise to the top. She rejected accusations that she ruthlessly pushed aside male rivals as "baseless."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks people need to have patience with the coalition government, amid widespread dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Germany's men are celebrating Father's Day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more must be done.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The US has announced that it will not be deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Now the German government is looking for alternatives. Could drones be part of the solution?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German automakers say there is a strong likelihood of huge job losses over the next decade. Meanwhile, Germany's football fans are wondering whether former national keeper Manuel Neuer is set to return.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Hamburg have appointed Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She becomes the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis.

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