Deutsche Welle - Germany (An hour ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (11 hours ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (13 hours ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (14 hours ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Researchers in Berlin have found centrist parties are allowing far-right parties to dominate political debate by repeating their rhetoric. Chancellor Merz's recent remarks on Germany's "cityscape" are the latest example.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned visit to China after Beijing confirmed only one substantive meeting.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

On Sunday, the citizens of Munich are to vote on whether the city should bid to host the Summer Olympics. The result could impact the aspirations of other German hopefuls.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Finance Ministry said Berlin would pay 11,000 local employees at US military bases who might not receive salaries due to a US federal government shutdown.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The IW institute says the poor state of roads and railways is dragging down the eurozone's biggest economy. Chancellor Merz has doubled down on his "cityscape" remark about urban migration. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has doubled down on his recent comments about migrants and criminality, saying Germans and Europeans were "afraid to move around in public spaces."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Philanthropist George Soros received the European Civil Rights Prize at a ceremony in Berlin. His Open Society said Europe's Roma have "endured centuries of discrimination and marginalization."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

European carmakers are reliant on China. A dispute over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has delivered fresh evidence of the industry's struggles to build resilient supply and value chains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Local employees at US military bases in Germany are to receive pay from Berlin as a US government shutdown continues. Chancellor Merz has doubled down on his "cityscape" remark about urban migration. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

European carmakers are reliant on China. A dispute over Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has delivered fresh evidence of the industry's struggles to build resilient supply and value chains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The plan to play European league matches abroad is already starting to unravel, though there are many in power who want to keep it alive. Germany has often stood out in these moments, and looks like it will again.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The three candidates in New York City's mayoral race have clashed bitterly in their final debate. But all slammed a federal immigration raid targeting street vendors.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The plan to play European league matches abroad is already starting to unravel, though there are many in power who want to keep it alive. Germany has often stood out in these moments, and looks like it will again.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A police officer mistakenly shot at troops taking part in a large-scale Bundeswehr training exercise in the southern German city of Erding, injuring a soldier.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Lawmakers from the AfD in Thuringia have been accused of trying to gain sensitive data for Russia with parliamentary inquiries. AfD called the allegations "bizarre conspiracy theories."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German government has said it wants to speed up deportations to Syria — despite an ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. Critics doubt whether such a move is legal or ethical.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Protesters have rallied in Berlin after the chancellor seemed to use women as a pretext for harsh migration policy. The reservists' association head says he thinks conscription will ultimately be necessary. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Copilot routinely distort the news and struggle to distinguish facts from opinion. That's according to a major new study from 22 international public broadcasters, including DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German defense minister Boris Pistorius hopes to persuade NATO ally Canada to collaborate on a joint defense project to strengthen the North Atlantic alliance against Russia. Iceland also has an important role.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing criticism for his controversial "cityscape" remarks last week, including from his own party. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have extended head coach Vincent Kompany's contract. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The world is hungry for Dubai chocolate, healthy matcha tea and quinoa. But consumer hype has major environmental and market implications for producers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz has insisted that his center-right CDU will not work with the far-right party, despite its rising popularity. Meanwhile, Germany wants more F-35 jets as its boosts defense spending. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The defense minister wants to order 15 US F-35 fighter jets at a cost of some €2.5 billion, a report says. The populist AfD would like to make Donald Trump an honorary citizen of a southwestern district. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Friedrich Merz's CDU is debating its approach to the AfD amid calls from some members to cooperate with the far-right party. The new head of Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn has vowed a "fresh start."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Violent crimes committed by foreigners are covered in the media far more frequently than is justified by their share in police crime statistics, a new study has found.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

"The Last Jew in Vinnitsa" is one of the starkest images of the Holocaust in Eastern Europe. Thanks to AI and hive minds, we now know the identity of the perpetrator.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said his party will maintain its ban on working with the far-right AfD. Flag carrier Lufthansa wants to potentially cut more flight routes within Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Selected by Germany's youth as their trendiest slang of the year, the expression "das crazy" beat two other shortlisted favorites, "goonen" and "checkst du."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently praised his government's tough stance on immigration, but said "problems in the cityscape" persisted. His offhand remark has sparked fierce criticism from opposition lawmakers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A court has fined a far-right lawmaker for sharing a photo montage showing Angela Merkel and others in poses resembling a Hitler salute. Meanwhile, ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder has strongly defended his Russia policy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The UN says it will need time to scale up food deliveries in Gaza as it called for more access to the enclave. Meanwhile, German FM Wadephul has met with his Turkish counterpart for talks on Gaza. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German historian Karl Schlögel is the winner of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2025. Speaking to DW, he calls for increased military support to defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Greens and Left Party lawmakers have urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to apologize after he linked migration to a "problem in the cityscape." A government spokesman says critics are "reading too much into" the comment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany had sought the extradition of a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. A Warsaw court has rejected the request, citing a lack of evidence.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany is seeking the extradition of a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. The case presents a political dilemma for PM Donald Tusk.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Blume also serves as the CEO of Porsche parent company Volkswagen, where he will remain in charge. Blume's dual role at the top of two major auto brands had drawn criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Both ruling parties struck a conciliatory tone in parliament after a divided week on the issue. Germany aims to double the Bundeswehr's number of servicemen and women in a decade, how to do so is another question.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Taylor Swift's latest hit video "The Fate of Ophelia" opens with a scene starkly similar to a painting hanging on the walls of a 200-year-old museum in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says no choice but to build up defenses against Russia. Flagship project to cover land, sea, air, space and cyberspace.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German students are increasingly struggling with so-called STEM subjects, a leaked report shows. Meanwhile, a man has gone on trial in Bavaria accused of attacking a group of toddlers with a knife. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Greens and Left Party lawmakers have urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to apologize after he linked migration to a "problem in the cityscape." A government spokesman says critics are "reading too much into" the comment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Friedrich Merz has told parliament that he wants the EU to be more assertive on the world stage, with Germany leading the way. He said the Middle East truce showed how "political action makes a difference in this world."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A rejected asylum seeker with mental health issues attacked a group of pre-schoolers in a park in January, killing and injuring kids and adults. The crime, and the perpetrator's status, have fueled migration debate.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Ahead of the 2025 European AIDS Conference, researchers discovered a new antibody against HIV. They say it can prevent infections and neutralize the virus in the lab. But can it help boost the immune system in real life?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz has promised donations for humanitarian aid and reconstruction. But questions remain about what role Berlin might play in an international coalition governing Gaza.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's Cabinet is looking to allow pensioners to work part-time tax-free after the age of 70. Meanwhile, the coalition is in choppy waters on its military service plans. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A Ukrainian national suspected of being one of the masterminds of the 2022 Baltic Sea blasts cannot be extradited to Germany, Italian top court rules.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Three passengers loitering on a local train after it reached its final station caught the driver unawares in Cologne. Police are seeking an unknown individual for befouling the train carriage with a trio of chickens.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Already praised as one of the most promising young Swiss writers, Elmiger offers with "The Dutch Women" a nightmarish literary expedition into the heart of the jungle.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Three passengers loitering on a local train after it reached its final station caught the driver unawares in Cologne. Police are seeking an unknown individual for befouling the train carriage with a trio of chickens.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A court in Rome is hearing an appeal against extradition by a 49-year-old Ukrainian accused of masterminding 2022 Baltic Sea blasts. Germany is seeking to try him for explosive attacks and anti-constitutional sabotage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A canceled presentation on a military service breakthrough showed further signs of tension between the CDU and SPD. Meanwhile, inflation has risen to 2.4% in September, a second straight monthly increase. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German government provided billions in support to small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. Now they are being asked to repay the aid. Many are resisting.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police say they suspect a crime has taken place after the discovery of a body thought to be an eight-year-old boy missing since Friday. The discovery came after days of searches around his hometown in northern Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany made sure World Cup qualifying in October ended with two wins, overcoming a loud crowd in Northern Ireland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Only about 5% of German workers fear losing their jobs to AI, with few seeing it as a near-term threat, a poll shows. Meanwhile, inflation has risen to 2.4% in September, a second straight monthly increase. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the German government provided billions in support to small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers. Now they are being asked to repay the aid. Many are resisting.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The center-left SPD, part of Germany's ruling coalition, says detaining failed asylum seekers indefinitely would be unconstitutional. Meanwhile, Germany is rolling out the EU's new Entry/Exit System. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's religious landscape is evolving, with growing communities of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others — prompting new questions about how public holidays should reflect this diversity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A top German union group boss has warned of deepening social division if workers are made to bear the cost of the economic slowdown. Meanwhile, most Germans are averse to the idea of AI doing their shopping.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's World Cup qualification has not been smooth sailing, but the team now appears to be heading to calm waters.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German police are still investigating a brutal attack on DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled, a year after the incident at a concert by Syrian star Al Shami in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

While it is illegal in Germany to give a one-fingered salute, making obscene sexual remarks and gestures is not. The center-left Social Democrats want to change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Investigators have searched the homes and offices of 17 Frankfurt police officers accused of assault and obstruction of justice. Meanwhile, two far-right AfD lawmakers have lost parliamentary immunity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz's coalition has agreed to place tight restrictions on welfare recipients and promote the purchase of German-made electric vehicles. The news came ahead of a major auto industry summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would oppose the "hard cutoff" currently planned by the EU, aiming to stop registering new internal combustion engine cars by 2035. The goal was already under review and looking fragile.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German automakers won fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin is under pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's biggest women's team has fallen behind just as women's football boomed. What can the Bundesliga champions do?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As cheap and disposable furniture piles up in landfills, younger shoppers are bucking the trend. Gen Z is going secondhand.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany has rolled back its new law offering a fast-tracked citizenship after only three years, which had been in place since 2024. Conservative Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt saw it as a wrong signal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German automakers will press for fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin faces pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Political deadlock, huge debts and another of President Macron's appointed heads of government has resigned. Concerns are growing in Berlin about the future of Franco-German relations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Following a series of recent incidents, the German government wants to boost police powers to shoot down drones. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has warned of cuts to plug a budget deficit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Crossing fast-track citizenship off the books was a key migration-related election campaign promise from Chancellor Merz's CDU. Critics argue that this will deter highly qualified immigrants from coming to Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Angela Merkel's remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war have drawn criticism from Poland, Latvia and Estonia, while Moscow praised the former chancellor's stance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German automakers will press for fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin faces pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's competition watchdog has announced an investigation of Chinese discount online retail site temu.com, suspecting it of influencing retailers' prices. The site is the fastest-growing of its kind in the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Iris Stalzer, mayor-elect of the west German town of Herdecke, has told investigators it was her adoptive daughter who stabbed her repeatedly in her home this week. Police said Stalzer's life was no longer in danger.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After years of stagnation, Germany is cautiously predicting growth in the coming years. The government says this will largely be a result of state investment in infrastructure and defense.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

According to Germany's former chancellor, Angela Merkel, Poland and the Baltic states blocked possible EU talks with Vladimir Putin before the war in Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Far-right gains, economic stagnation and increased political focus on migration can be major drivers of racial discrimination in European countries such as Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Voluntary military service or a return to conscription? The dispute over this issue seemed to have been settled within the German government. Now, criticism is flaring up, fueled by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Representatives of the Alternative for Germany have held high-profile talks in Washington to strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Relations with the US have long been contentious within the AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says it's not in Poland's interest to extradite a man wanted by Germany over the Nord Stream blasts. He said Poland had long warned the pipelines made Europe too dependent on Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The newly elected mayor of the western German town of Herdecke was found with multiple stab wounds at her home. Police now say they see no sign of a political motive and presume a family connection in the crime.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Local or federal? Police or military? Drone sightings that suspended air traffic in Munich have prompted a debate about how to deal with such incidents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The newly elected mayor of the western German town of Herdecke has been found with multiple stab wounds at her home. Police say Iris Stalzer is in a life-threatening condition as investigators examine the scene.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Hundreds died and more than 40 people were abducted during Hamas' terror attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023. An exhibition commemorates the horror of that day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In a series of commemorative events, Germany is remembering the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a new wave of antisemitism. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In a series of commemorative events, Germany is remembering the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a new wave of anti-Semitism. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Russia's president is trying to "intimidate and instill fear" and is waging an "information war" against Germany. Meanwhile, electric cars are set to get a tax break. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government plans to extend the current exemption of electric vehicles from the car tax. And police will monitor drivers' attentiveness as part of a Europe-wide "Focus on the Road" campaign. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made in drone defense. The Oktoberfest is set to close after a not altogether smooth run.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

One of Germany's top tourist draws has come to a close. The 2025 Oktoberfest saw much revelry — and a few more or less serious hitches. Overall, people drank less, created less trash but lost more stuff than last year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Several calls by residents worried about potential gas leakage caused the fire brigade to investigate before finding the smelly cause: a fruit sold at an Asian supermarket.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet agreed on a "modernization agenda" this week, which includes the use of AI. Critics have questioned how much of this is in the public interest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Both runways at Munich Airport had been closed for the second time in 24 hours after further "unconfirmed drone sightings." A drone was earlier sighted over a nearby military facility. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Ethnic Germans who were born in Russia and their descendants are among the most fervent supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. What makes the anti-immigrant AfD appeal to them?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Ethnic Germans who were born in Russia and their descendants are among the most fervent supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. What makes the anti-immigrant AfD appeal to them?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

October 3 is a public holiday all over Germany commemorating the reunification of the once divided nation. But why was Germany divided in the first place? And when was it reunited? DW has the answers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

There is still a wide gap between the former East and West Germany, even amongst young people who have only ever lived in a unified country. The new commissioner for eastern Germany attempts to explain why.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany is celebrating 35 years since reunification, with the city of Saarbrücken hosting the main festivities for 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron is the guest of honor. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany is celebrating 35 years since reunification, with the city of Saarbrücken hosting the main festivities for 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron is the guest of honor. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The disruption comes as Munich hosts its world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival, which runs until Sunday. Last week, Denmark and Norway closed airports due to drones.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

There is still a wide gap between the former East and West Germany, even amongst young people who have only ever lived in a unified country. The new commissioner for eastern Germany attempts to explain why.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

After Munich's Oktoberfest lost a day to a bomb threat, a hospitality group has proposed extending the festival. However, organizers say the idea is unrealistic due to staff shortages.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

East Germany's political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.

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