Deutsche Welle - Germany (An hour ago)

On January 15, 1990, East Germany's secret police headquarters was stormed, after civil disobedience actions for months beforehand paved the way. That September, the curtain would close on the Stasi's final act.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (11 hours ago)

The former leader of the Left Party wants to enter the Bundestag with her BSW. But her party will need to make inroads in the west. And that's always been her weakness.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (16 hours ago)

Germany's highest court has rejected an appeal by the company that operates Germany's top-flight football league against having to pay for policing costs of "high-risk" football matches.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (16 hours ago)

Baltic Sea NATO members met in Helsinki after a series of outages and damage to power cables, telecom links and gas pipelines, announcing a new mission aiming to deter such disruptions thought to be linked to Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (21 hours ago)

As the 2025 season begins with the Australian Open, the head of German tennis tells DW of the ambitious goals for the year ahead.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (21 hours ago)

What you need to know about the decade-old court battle between the Bundesliga and Bremen over policing costs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (21 hours ago)

Baltic Sea NATO members are meeting in Helsinki after a series of outages and damage to power cables, telecom links and gas pipelines. Germany's Olaf Scholz said these must be assumed part of a Russian hybrid strategy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (22 hours ago)

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Ukraine on an unannounced visit, quite probably his last before next month's German election. He said he'd discuss continued European support, as Trump returns next week.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (23 hours ago)

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Kyiv on an unannouned visit, quite probably his last before next month's German election. He said he'd discuss continued European support, with Trump's return near in the US.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A German court has had its say in the trademark battle over what legally constitutes "Dubai chocolate." Discount chain Aldi had been selling "Alyan Dubai Handmade Chocolate" — which is made in Turkey.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has insisted that he is committed to NATO spending, but he says Donald Trump's demands are too high. One other NATO member, however, has welcomed the incoming US president's suggestion.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Manching Air Base recorded at least 10 mysterious drone sightings in just one night. Authorities suspect that the activity is related to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Manching Air Base recorded at least 10 mysterious drone sightings in just one night. Authorities suspect that the activity is related to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Amnesty International and Nahid Taghavi's family say she has been released from an Iranian prison after over four years. The women's rights activist had been sentenced to over 10 years for "propaganda against the state."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

During their election campaign, Germany's conservatives have prioritized defense spending and supplying more arms to Ukraine. Though they are polling well, their proposals do not reflect the priorities of German voters.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Germany's Constitutional Court is set to rule on the legality of states billing Bundesliga clubs for police costs associated with league matches. The legal dispute has been brewing for a decade.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The far-right Alternative for Germany party has voted to replace its existing youth organization with one over which it would have more control. AfD leaders have faced problems with some of the group's past activities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Russia's Rosatom energy company is building Turkey's first nuclear power plant. But construction has been delayed because of the nondelivery of German-made parts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The far-right Alternative for Germany party has voted to replace its existing youth organization with one over which it would have more control. Party leaders have faced problems with some of the group's past activities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Syrians needed "quick" relief and pledged additional aid. Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa is urging Western states to ease sanctions on the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

After hours of towing, a German maritime emergency team brought the oil tanker Eventin to safety off a Baltic seaport. The vessel, part of Russia's aging "shadow fleet," suffered a full blackout late Friday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The former leader of Germany's socialist Left party is aiming to get her eponymous Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance into the Bundestag in its first federal election in February. Polls suggest that she may fail.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Chancellor Olaf Sholz's government coalition imploded and his poll numbers are dismal. But, at his party's conference this weekend, he made it clear that he won't give up without a fight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

A Flixbus coach traveling from Germany to Poland flipped on its side carrying 13 passengers and a driver. Four people have been seriously injured.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

In a live talk with X owner Elon Musk, Alternative for Germany chancellor candidate Alice Weidel claimed that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was not "right-wing," but a communist instead. Historians vehemently disagree.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

In Germany, employees miss more than 15 days a year because of illness on average. Now, businesses in Germany are calling for the abolishing of sick pay on the first day of symptoms.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Organizers said they expected more than 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany party is polling in second place ahead of February's federal election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Incumbent German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a politics for "ordinary people" during the Social Democrats' party congress. The SPD is currently polling in third place.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected near Berlin — Germany's first such cases in 35 years. The state of Brandenburg has banned animal transport for three days to contain the virus.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany's military is to carve out a new land forces division responsible for homeland security. The unit will be dedicated to securing critical infrastructure and key military facilities in preparation for possible war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The number of asylum applications submitted in Europe fell in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the EU asylum agency. Germany once again accounted for the most applications submitted.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The vessel "Eventin," loaded with 100,000 tons of oil, is adrift off the northern German coast. Germany's foreign minister said the ship is one of Moscow's "dilapidated oil tankers" used to circumvent sanctions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The AfD is actively courting voters with an immigrant background while at the same time stirring up anti-immigrant sentiment. Why would any voters with an immigrant background support Germany's far-right party?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

More than 60 German and Austrian academic organizations say they will leave the messaging platform X owned by Elon Musk. The German government has also voiced fears that the platform is warping political discourse.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany's far-right chancellor candidate was granted an audience with billionaire Elon Musk — albeit online, and audio only. The meandering conversation may not have helped Alice Weidel as much as she hoped, say pundits.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Elon Musk has picked sides in the upcoming German election, holding a controversial open-mic session on X with far-right AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel. What do the facts say about their claims?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Immigration and the poor state of the economy are the top issues for German voters, according to the latest survey. Six weeks before the general election, Germany looks set for a change of power in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

As Germany gears for a general election, Elon Musk and Alice Weidel chatted about a range of topics, inluding energy, Ukraine, migration and education. DW checked the facts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

He has long been Germany's No. 1 chess player. Now Vincent Keymer is setting his sights on the world title. To get there, he must balance the use of artificial intelligence and his instinct for calculated risk.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Authorities have charged three German nationals for obtaining information about military technology for China.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Countries around the world are working to reduce their emissions of planet-heating carbon dioxide. Germany is now responsible for less than 2%, but even that is too much.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.9 billion into acquiring new tanks and refurbishing its existing fleet.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A British bomb from World War II was discovered during construction work on the Carola Bridge. The bridge had partially collapsed into the Elbe river last September.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building has presented figures showing some 531,600 people are without a permanent shelter in Europe's largest economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's flagship carrier announced that is is seeking hundreds of new pilots, flight attendants, and ground crew. The news comes despite major labor disputes within the company throughout 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany remains deeply shaken by the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg. Helping the victims is a major challenge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A new survey has found that many Germans have lost faith in their political leaders. The ruling SPD was seen as having "trust" and "competence" issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Cologne Cathedral houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, a reliquary that tradition says holds the bones of the Biblical Magi. But how did they get there?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A new survey has found that many Germans have lost faith in their political leaders. The ruling SPD was seen as having "trust" and "competence" issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Electricity is more expensive in Germany than anywhere else in Europe. This burdens consumers, especially the sluggish economy. Politicians are looking for solutions. What options do they have?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A new survey has found that many Germans have lost faith in their political leaders. The ruling SPD was seen as having "trust" and "competence" issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The alleged perpetrator was eventually apprehended by police following a manhunt involving a helicopter and special forces. A third victim is seriously injured.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Berlin is leading efforts within the bloc to ease sanctions imposed during Bashar Assad's rule, the Financial Times has reported. The easing would come in return for progress on social issues.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A German couple have confessed to killing a Ukrainian refugee and her mother so that they could steal a newborn baby. The couple are accused of joint murder and abduction of a minor and expressed regret.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany has struggled with rising prices due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The German figures come one day before the eurozone will release its December inflation numbers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany has said that Musk's attempts to influence the coming German election are futile as the Tesla CEO voices support for the far right. The UK's Starmer and France's Macron echoed the German government's sentiments.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Ahead of Germany's election in February, Bavaria's conservative CSU party has said it will only accept migrants who pay their own way. Experts see their policy proposals as electioneering and potentially illegal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A woman who was critically injured in the attack has succumbed to her injuries, prosecutors have said. Attacks on Christmas markets in recent years have resulted in increased security across the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German government has quietly cut funding for Zochrot and New Profile, following an earlier defunding of Palestinian NGOs. Some observers fear the move will shrink space for those critical of the Israeli government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Treacherous weather conditions this weekend have caused flight and other delays. Meanwhile the UK and US are also dealing with severe wintry conditions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Firefighters in central Germany swooped into action when the a duck was found with its plumage frozen to the surface of a lake.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

CDU member Roderich Kiesewetter had posted about an alleged meeting between Vladimir Putin and Olaf Scholz. The SPD said it was pursuing legal action, and Kiesewetter's post appears to have been deleted.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Almost a month after the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has said the government might revoke protection status for some Syrian refugees.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Has the far-right AfD achieved its greatest electoral successes in the parts of Germany that previously resisted the Nazis? No, it hasn't — and here's why.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Wintry weather conditions have caused flight disruptions at Munich, Frankfurt and Stuttgart airports amid warnings of freezing rain and black ice.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The suspect is accused of intentionally shooting a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment. He expressed confusion about why the police wanted to question him.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The conservative Christian Social Union in Bavaria has said it will only accept migrants who pay their own way. Experts see their policy proposals as electioneering and potentially illegal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Elon Musk's public endorsement for the far-right AfD has the country's top leaders worried of undue influence on German democracy ahead of the February snap election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The suspect is accused of intentionally shooting a firework rocket into a Berlin apartment. He expressed confusion about why the police wanted to question him.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A German public broadcaster had initially defended its decision to have Thilo Mischke present its flagship cultural program. Over 100 writers, artists and journalists had petitioned against the choice.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A truck was carrying some 7,100 fish when it collided with other vehicles in northern Germany. The accident scattered hundreds of soon-to-be-dead fish across a road.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Female athletes have made serious allegations against coaches at the national training center — and Germany's gymnastics federation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock and her French counterpart met members of Syria's rebel-formed transition government. The pair are the first EU diplomats to visit Syria since Bashar Assad's ouster.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German auto industry was in crisis mode last year, amid stuttering sales of electric vehicles in Europe and falling demand for fossil-fuel-driven cars in China. Will it survive another year in the doldrums?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Long-distance trains continued to face severe punctuality issues in 2024, with Deutsche Bahn saying it has drafted an "action plan" to combat delays. Regional trains, however, were much more reliable last year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The debate about stricter rules on fireworks or a possible nationwide ban has intensified following another New Year's Eve marked by scores of injuries and five deaths

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Europe's largest economy saw a rise in renewable energy generation in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Federal Police said they were experiencing country-wide tech problems, causing severe delays at airport border controls. Non-Schengen passengers are the most affected.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's employment agency said the increase is typical for the winter holidays, but noted that the 2024 economic decline has clearly left "deep marks" on the job market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

What is Karl Marx's statue doing in Chemnitz, though he never visited the city? And why is Nova Gorica/Gorizia considered a divided city? Meet the European Capitals of Culture 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's top diplomat Annalena Baerbock is to meet members of Syria's rebel-formed transition government, after former Syrian President Bashar Assad was deposed. France's foreign minister is also on the trip.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The incident occurred in a north Berlin district. The wounded officers had been on patrol when an object exploded near a fence. One was said to have suffered injuries to their face and eyes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The new digital platform aims to help people looking to work, study or join family in Germany, and is available to applicants from all over the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The arrest warrants are mostly against suspected members of Reichsbürger and Selbstverwalter, far-right groups rejecting the existence of the modern German state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Friedrich Merz said a new push for a free trade deal with the US could "prevent a dangerous spiral of tariffs." The opposition Christian Democrat leader hopes to become chancellor after February's early elections.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German auto industry has been in crisis mode in 2024 amid stuttering sales of electric vehicles in Europe and falling demand for fossil-fuel-driven cars in China. Will it survive another year in the doldrums?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Four people died around the country amid Germany's firework-filled street parties on New Year's Eve. Fireworks were also the presumed cause of a large warehouse blaze, while the public bombarded police in several cities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Tesla boss Elon Musk has added German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to the list of politicians he has insulted in Europe. He also announced a plan to speak to the leader of the country's far-right AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Elon Musk's election appeal for the nationalist Alternative for Germany party set off a storm of criticism in Germany. But what is everyone up in arms about?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Several people intervened after the suspect began stabbing people in the German capital's Charlottenburg neighborhood, a Berlin newspaper said. A Syrian national who lives in Sweden was arrested.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German police and medical associations have repeated calls for a nationwide ban on the private use of fireworks, citing their reckless and dangerous use around New Year celebrations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police in Germany have shot dead a man who stole a excavator truck and appeared to embark on a rampage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Addressing the nation on the last day of 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the country's fate was in Germans' hands and the way forward was by "standing strong together." He praised responders to the Magdeburg attack.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A man believed to be a veteran of a pro-Russian militia in Ukraine and two other suspects planned attacks on military and industrial sites, according to German prosecutors. All three are dual German-Russian nationals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German lawmakers are quizzing officials over possible security lapses linked to the deadly car ramming in Magdeburg. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said the attacker showed "signs of a pathological psyche."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's government says Tesla tycoon Elon Musk is seeking to influence the country's February election, but downplayed his comments. The X owner and Donald Trump ally has declared his support for the far-right AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German lawmakers are quizzing officials over possible security lapses ahead of the attack that killed five people at a Christmas market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Fledgling German air taxi maker Volocopter has declared insolvency as it seeks new investors. However, the company still hopes to break onto the market in 2025 with its "Volocity" vehicle.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The couple allegedly bought two children at an Iraqi market and kept them as slaves. The accused are alleged to have been members of the "Islamic State" group and were detained in Bavaria in April.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Bronze medalist Tabea Alt said her health was "deliberately jeopardized" during her time with the German gymnastics federation DTB, when she was pressured into competing despite serious injuries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The upcoming year looks set to be a big one in German football. DW gives you an overview of the most important teams and dates to be aware of in 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's domestic policy in 2025 will likely focus on controlling immigration, fending off cyber-attacks and protecting the rule of law and democratic institutions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Bronze medalist Tabea Alt said her health was "deliberately jeopardized" during her time with the German gymnastics federation DTB, when she was pressured into competing despite serious injuries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised the AfD in an article published by a German daily, the leading candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, hit back, decrying Musk's interference as "intrusive and pretentious."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Influencer and footballer Nader Jindaoui drew an unexpectedly large crowd after announcing he would visit a waffle store in Berlin. The event ended in a stampede that injured six people, including a 10-year-old girl.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German authorities say the AfD is far-right extremist and endangers German democracy. According to the US tech billionaire said such ideas about Germany's AfD are "clearly false."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The city's administration said there have been over 5,600 donations after the deadly attack at a Christmas market. "All donations prove that our city is sticking together,” said city mayor Simone Borris.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Multiple recent incidents involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea were unlikely to be a coincidence, Annalena Baerbock said. She called for tougher sanctions on Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" of ships.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Some 15 customers in a town in the eastern state of Saxony were hospitalized over respiratory symptoms. Authorities said they were investigating suspected dangerous bodily harm.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The US tech billionaire dismissed the narrative of Germany's AfD being right-wing extremists as "clearly false." The populist party is polling second as Germany prepares for a parliamentary vote in February.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German pharmaceutical company BioNTech has agreed to pay a combined sum of more than $1.2 billion to resolve separate disputes over royalty payments related to its COVID-19 vaccine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has announced the dissolution of the country's lower house of parliament. The move paves the way for an early election in February.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Around a century ago, working in the kitchen was still cumbersome and inefficient. But then a Viennese architect had a groundbreaking idea that has endured to this day: the fitted kitchen.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

On the surface, the German electoral system is similar to that of most other Western countries, although it does have its own quirks and peculiarities. DW explains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany will hold new federal elections in February 2025. But regardless of who leads the next government, foreign policy will remain challenging.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz have together played a big part in the revival of Germany's men's national football team, enthusing the country's fans with their exciting style of play.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Five people were killed and over 200 were injured when a car was driven through crowds at the Christmas market in Magdeburg in eastern Germany. The far-right Alternative for Germany held a rally in the city on Monday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Friedrich Merz, an erstwhile rival of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been a beacon of hope for the conservative CDU party. He now wants to unseat Chancellor Olaf Scholz and take over as Germany's leader.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Observers warn of Germany's extreme-right scene mobilizing over the incident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Despite poor approval ratings, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is running again as the Social Democrats' top candidate in the 2025 federal election. Why did the German government become so unpopular during his tenure?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

In his traditional Christmas speech, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier called for people in Germany to stand together against hatred. He mentioned both the Magdeburg attack and the upcoming elections.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Racist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Observers warn of Germany's extreme-right scene mobilizing over the incident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Our voice can be used for more than just speaking or singing. It is also inherently democratic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The political fallout from the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which killed five people, continues. Far-right AfD and its opponents held a rally on Monday. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The political fallout from the deadly attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market, which killed five people, continues. Far-right AfD and its opponents held a rally on Monday. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said a Turkey-Kurdish conflict "must not happen" and that only the so-called "Islamic State" stood to gain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

With a general election in February, it didn't take long for politicians to try and exploit the attack on Magdeburg's Christmas market. Domestic security will likely become a key election campaign issue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The case of 10 Colombian care workers has caused outrage in Germany where there's a desperate shortage of nursing staff. Experts say it illustrates the problems with the immigration system.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German police in the northern city of Bremerhaven have arrested a man over a social media threat to stab people at a Christmas market. The suspect said he would target people with an Arab or "southern" appearance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The case of 10 Colombian care workers has caused outrage in Germany where there's a desperate shortage of nursing staff. Experts say it illustrates the problems with the immigration system.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police in a small German town found a four-year-old girl asleep at the entrance to a kindergarten. The girl, who snuck out of her parents' home without them noticing, wanted to be the first to arrive.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg has raised questions about public safety and intelligence gaps in Germany. Police have described the suspect as "atypical," while experts have also blamed social media.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

With a federal election in February, it didn't take long for politicians to try and exploit the attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg. Domestic security will likely become a key election campaign issue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Authorities are looking into whether previous warnings about the suspected Magdeburg Christmas market attacker were handled properly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A court in Magdeburg has approved a pretrial detention warrant for the suspect in Friday's Christmas market attack. The 50-year-old faces five homicide charges, among other counts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Boris Pistorius said Germany must be on alert for a possible hybrid attack by Russia, amid concerns of election interference.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Jubilation and celebration were in shorter supply than usual at the top end of German football this weekend. The tragic events at a Magdeburg took their toll across the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Magdeburg on Saturday after a man drove a rental car into a crowd of people at a Christmas Market. Five people died in the attack, among them a 9-year-old child. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Both residents and politicians visiting Magdeburg are shocked and unsettled after Friday's deadly attack at a Christmas market in the city.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Five people were killed and scores more injured when a car plowed into revelers at a Christmas market in Germany. A man taken into custody at the scene is reportedly a critic of Islam and AfD supporter.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Saxony-Anhalt Premier Reiner Haseloff said police arrested a Saudi national thought to have driven a car into a crowd of people. Two people were killed and dozens were injured, some of them seriously, Haseloff said.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Five people were killed and scores more injured when a car plowed into revelers at a Christmas market in Germany. A man taken into custody at the scene is reportedly a critic of Islam and AfD supporter.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

At least two people have been killed, according to the head of the state government. Police have taken a Saudi national into custody.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German automaker had floated plans to shut as many as three factories and carry out mass job cuts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

People in Germany fear Russian President Vladimir Putin will attack other countries after his invasion of Ukraine. And they are in favor of a change of government in their own country, a new poll shows.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German parties and their supporters have started campaigning ahead of the federal elections. Some supporters of the German far-right AfD party have spread a false survey. A DW fact check.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Authoritarian governments often try to undermine the independence of supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the Bundestag has now voted to protect Germany's Constitutional Court.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German arms exports have risen sharply, including to the Middle East. Both major churches are calling for stricter licensing rules.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's far-right AfD has stated in its draft election manifesto that it wants to leave the EU and the euro in Brexit-like fashion. What consequences would this have for Germany and the bloc?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As Germany's election campaign heats up, the opposition CDU wants integrated Syrians to stay but says others need to go. Jens Spahn has proposed paying €1,000 to each Syrian immigrant who volunteers to self-deport.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Among the 15 international films shortlisted in the 2024 Oscar race, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" will represent Germany. The filmmaker, who lives in exile in Berlin, fled Iran on foot earlier this year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Dennis Schröder has joined NBA star Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Another change that once again shows the constraints the basketball world champion is subject to as an NBA professional.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Youssoufa Moukoko was one of the most hyped teenagers ever to emerge in German football. The Borussia Dortmund striker hasn't lived up to his potential yet as claims that he is older than thought have resurfaced.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Several concertgoers fell sick at the end of a performance at the historic Semperoper, as did the paramedics who treated them. Local police are investigating but say the causes remain unclear.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Olaf Scholz has said he hopes to meet the incoming US president before Germans vote in February. Campaigning has officially kicked off a day after the German government lost a confidence vote. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The unexploded device was found in the Sülz district of the west German city. More than 3,000 people have been requested to evacuate while authorities attempt to deal with the bomb.

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