Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 hours ago)

Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

People in Germany could see gas prices fall next week after lawmakers approved a bill to lower the fuel tax by €0.17 per liter.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted thousands of official questions in state parliaments — a right of any elected party. But critics argue that their focus is meant to pressure political opponents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Two men have been arrested in Bavaria and charged with espionage, Frankfurt Airport's new Terminal 3 has opened its doors, and former US President Obama has praised a German climate activist. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Germany's economy continues to falter under the shock of soaring energy prices. In the wake of the Iran war, the German economy minister has had to cut her own forecast by half.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

For the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to prepare Germany for future threats. Large sections of the document are classified.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

With Bundesliga titles in the bag and cup finals to come, Bayern's men and women have a chance to achieve something unique in Europe. The two teams dominate in Germany and appear united in their Champions League aims.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The former Shah's son is in Germany to drum up support for his global campaign to overthrow Iran's leadership. During a speech in the capital, he called the German government's refusal to meet with him "a disgrace."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

From 1976 through 1990, the building in East Berlin served as a symbol of the communist state's power. The "People's Palace" was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the public would not accept climate policies that lead to deindustrialization, warning that they would hinder progress and innovation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

As Frankfurt Airport opens a new terminal, Lufthansa has scrapped 20,000 flights due to soaring fuel prices. Meanwhile, the Economy Ministry has reduced its forecast growth down to 0.5%. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Highly controversial, but not well understood: German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to change the tax benefits for married couples.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Marie-Louise Eta's historic debut as a head coach in the men's Bundesliga ended in defeat. While her appointment is a sign of progress, the reactions to it leave no doubt about how much is still to be done.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Police association chief Dirk Peglow has stirred debate with his advice to women to avoid relationships with men for safety's sake. But his provocative tip is not without reason, as statistics show.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference kicked off in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference is starting in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference is starting in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Rat poison has been found in HiPP baby food jars across Austria, Czechia and Slovakia in what authorities suspect is a blackmail attempt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 of the past 14 Bundesliga titles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The struggling humpback whale is due to be fitted with a radio transmitter to help follow his recovery. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has promised that Germany is prepared for any crisis.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what's behind them.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 of the past 14 Bundesliga titles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what's behind them.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Police in southern Germany were called in to settle a schnitzel dispute that had turned violent, with a man reportedly slapping his neighbor for pounding his schnitzel too loudly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

With war in Iran on hold, the world's largest industrial trade fair opens in Hannover. And Brazil, this year's partner country, is pulling out all stops to convince visitors it's a reliable technology leader.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German Interior Minister Dobrindt says that no increased migration to Europe has so far occurred amid the Iran war. An explosion in an underpass in a western town has killed one person.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy — an extremely rare find in Germany. Experts say it may offer new clues about little-known links between ancient Greece and northern Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Israeli finance minister's sharp criticism of the German chancellor's views on Israel's settlement policy is just the latest sign of a growing estrangement. What's the current state of German-Israeli relations?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The far-right Alternative for Germany has nudged ahead of its political rivals in a new poll, the most recent of several that it has topped. Meanwhile, a last-ditch attempt to save whale Timmy is underway.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A German teachers' group says decisive action is needed to counter a surge in violence in classrooms and corridors. Meanwhile, the Greens say a blanket speed limit on major highways would help save fuel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The ECJ has ruled that online gamblers can seek compensation if they lost money when gambling was illegal in their home country, even if the laws have since changed. This could pave the way for others to reclaim losses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's Lufthansa says it will retire older CityLine aircraft earlier than planned in response to strikes and rising fuel costs. As unions stage walkouts on two fronts, the Iran war has sent kerosene prices spiraling.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's defense minister warned that Russia "benefits from current developments in the Middle East," as the Ukraine Defense Contact Group met in Berlin. He said rising oil prices were filling Moscow's "war coffers."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The comprehensive reform package aims to plug a multibillion-euro hole in Germany's expensive health care system. Reforms include mandatory second opinions for costly surgeries and no more coverage for homeopathy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year with international attention focused on other conflicts. The conference in Berlin is aiming to bring back some attention to help fund urgent projects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With limited options, many women in trades and industry have to wear men's workwear. But a poor fit causes discomfort and can compromise safety. Now, some firms are stepping up to design safer, better-fitting gear.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Bonn exhibition traces the cultural history of sex work and shows how the words used to describe it have shaped stigma, policy and lived experience.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year with international attention focused on other conflicts. The conference in Berlin is aiming to bring back some attention to help fund urgent projects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Cabin crew from Germany's national carrier Lufthansa are staging another walkout, sandwiched between a separate strike by pilots. Meanwhile, a poll has found the far-right AfD well ahead of rivals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

At Ukrainian-German government talks, Berlin reassures Kyiv it can continue counting on military, civilian, and humanitarian aid, even as political opposition and US cuts create challenges for sustained support.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa airline will strike again on Thursday and Friday, the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union said. Cabin crew are also striking this week, clouding the company's centenary celebrations

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German charities warn of increases of 70-80% in the costs of essentials in wartorn Sudan amid the unrest in the Middle East. Donors gather in Berlin on Wednesday on the third anniversary of the outbreak of the war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark towards the border with Germany, according to local media. The sighting comes after a humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea captivated Germany last month.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

EU membership for Ukraine, European involvement in peace talks and a comprehensive ​bilateral drone deal were all on the agenda as Chancellor Merz hosted President Zelenskyy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke at the age of 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now achieved something no other Olympian ever has.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Berlin is cutting fuel tax and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is preparing to build missiles in a new venture. Elsewhere, a fisherman triggered a massive search before being found drunk and asleep in a car. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two former Audi bosses and two engineers are facing charges over "Dieselgate," a massive emissions scandal that still haunts Germany's automobile sector. As no plea deals could be reached, a long trial seems likely.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps on German soil. Eighty‑one years ago, it was liberated. The commemoration included moving words — and protests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. It's the fourth strike to hit Lufthansa and some of its subsidiaries this year, just days after cabin crew downed tools.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guinness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Online gambling is gaining traction in Germany. Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal, but it is almost impossible to police.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Hansjürgen Köhler has been a volunteer UFO hunter for more than 50 years. He sees his work as scientific investigation, but sometimes also as caring for others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Marie-Louise Eta has become the first-ever female head coach of a senior men's side in European football's top five leagues. The 34-year-old already has substantial coaching experience in men's football.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Most Germans think people's manners are getting worse, although most rate themselves as polite. Meawhile, there's trouble at the top of Europe's largest economy amid a dispute over fuel price relief. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ignited a debate by declaring that 80% of Syrians would be repatriated. Does this mean that Germany also intends to deport those who are integrated and whom the country needs?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Most people and businesses in Germany say they've seen little change in bureaucracy despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government promises to reduce it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The pilot's union said Lufthansa had shown "no discernible willingness to reach a solution" in several collective bargaining disputes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Most people and businesses in Germany say they've seen little change in bureaucracy despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government promises to reduce it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture, with research institutes, a flourishing nightlife and one of the earliest gay rights' movements.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

There's trouble at the top of Europe's largest economy as a dispute over fuel price relief for consumers intensifies. Meanwhile, figures appear to show a significant rise in the number of rapes. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police have removed pro-Palestinian protesters who glued themselves to the entrance of a Berlin arms factory. Meanwhile, inflation is tracking back up as the Iran war stymied hopes that it was under control.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police and restaurant owners believe antisemitism motivated the Munich attack. Nobody was hurt, but three windows were broken, causing damage worth several thousand euros. This comes amid tension over the war in Iran.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel abroad recently put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius under pressure. He says he has fixed the situation, but the criticism continues.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Hundreds of flights have been canceled as cabin crew members walk out. This is Lufthansa's third major strike this year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

As Germany's Christian following declines and churches stand empty, new Muslim, Jewish and Hindu places of worship are emerging, reshaping the country's religious landscape.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Julia Igel is to face Imane Khelif in the Algerian's first professional boxing match. Igel says she wants to use the fight to "put out a statement."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

International development aid spending fell by more than one-fifth in real terms last year, the biggest dip on record. The US slashing its outlay by more than half set the tone, making Germany the largest overall donor.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Fueled by the Middle East war, German petrol prices have risen more sharply than in neighboring EU countries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In Germany, riding without a ticket on public transportation can land you in jail. The justice minister would like to change this, but her conservative coalition partners are skeptical.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and still had film roles at age 90.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. Meanwhile, Berlin is walking back a contentious plan about young men seeking permission to go abroad for long periods.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are actively thinking about moving to another country — and 40% plan to do so in the long term.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A debate is brewing about whether fare evasion on trams, buses and trains in Germany should no longer be a criminal offense. Meanwhile, companies are starting to feel the pinch of war in the Middle East.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the possible reintroduction of conscription causing anxiety among Germans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germans are celebrating Easter Sunday with church services and traditional peace marches. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

In Germany, many Christian churches are abandoned. But the number of Muslim, Jewish and Hindu buildings is increasing. Immigrants from India or Syria are making the urban landscape more diverse.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germans are altering their travel plans for Easter and the months ahead due to conflicts, a new survey shows. The economy minister has rejected tax rebates and speed limits to tackle high fuel prices. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and have little hope that things will improve.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three months. It also obliges the military career center to issue it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The war in Iran has sent oil and gas prices soaring, boosting profits for energy companies but burdening consumers. The EU is looking for a way to respond.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Military service remains voluntary in Germany. However, with the Bundeswehr needing more soldiers, conscription could soon return. But an increasing number of young men are choosing to opt out.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war. Meanwhile, protesters are gearing up for annual Easter peace marches. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's national air carrier, Lufthansa, is officially 100 years old just ahead of the centenary of its first flight. Meanwhile, annual Easter peace marches get underway against the backdrop of a new war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summer's major soccer tournament.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and have little hope that things will improve.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Filling stations responded to the new limit of one daily price hike with a hefty 7.5 cent average increase. Meanwhile, the BND spy agency confused workers by announcing an extra holiday on April Fool's day. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Local authorities have announced that they will cease efforts to guide a young humpback whale to its home waters. Now a restricted area has been established to allow it to "die in peace."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Conservatives see a two-year report on Germany's partial legalization of cannabis as evidence that it's been a failure. While the findings may be more nuanced, researchers did identify several problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 80% of Syrians living in Germany are to return to their home country within the next three years. The chancellor's remark has drawn fierce criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German gas stations will now only be able to raise pump prices once a day as costs spiral for motorists. Meanwhile, an umbrella group for German cities says skilled Syrian workers should be welcome to stay. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Will German citizens feel safer if more immigrants are deported? Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been giving that impression. But the reality is more complex.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

It is the first recorded wolf attack on a human since wolves returned to Germany nearly 30 years ago. The wolf likely wandered into the city by accident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In the international friendlies before the FIFA World Cup, some players on Germany's national football team made the most of their chances, while others missed the opportunity to impress.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas. Foreign Minister Wadephul is set to mark four years since the liberation of Bucha in Ukraine. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Having barely budged the previous night, the whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast for a week finally moved again late Monday. But after showing signs of deterioration, experts aren't sure where it's going next.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas. Foreign Minister Wadephul is set to mark four years since the liberation of Bucha in Ukraine. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A late winner from Stuttgart's Deniz Undav secured a second friendly win in a week for Germany. With the FIFA World Cup just 10 weeks away, Julian Nagelsmann's team will be starting to believe they can win it all.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Markus Söder will view the BMW plant in Spartanburg, among other stops, after visiting Texas. Foreign Minister Wadephul is set to mark four years since the liberation of Bucha in Ukraine. DW has more.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human rights violations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs. But whether the government can impose them is another matter.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore and Australia as Germany aims to build ties with middle powers in the Asia Pacific while warning global order is coming apart.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs. But whether the government can impose them is another matter.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Government agencies depend on US-based servers and software, making them potentially vulnerable to political pressure and even blackmail. Can Germany achieve digital sovereignty?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After barely budging overnight, the whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast for a week finally moved again on Monday evening. But after showing signs of deterioration, experts aren't sure where it's going next.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling healthcare costs. But whether the government can impose them is another matter.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

ZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which are increasingly vulnerable to blackmail under the 2018 US CLOUD act.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa visits Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says about 80% of Syrians living in Germany are expected to return home. Meanwhile, fears are mounting about inflation. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stirred resentment among Germany's Kurdish population who accuse him of human rights violations. Meanwhile, fears are mounting about inflation. DW has the latest.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Hopes that a whale stranded in shallow waters off the Baltic coast can be guided back to the ocean are fading. Meanwhile, hundreds escaped from a nightclub that became engulfed in flames. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Hopes that a whale stranded in shallow waters off the Baltic coast can be guided back to the ocean are fading. Meanwhile, hundreds escaped from a nightclub that became engulfed in flames.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Experts have launched a new effort to free a whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast after it twice became marooned on sandbanks. Elsewhere, hundreds have fled a nightclub fire. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany beat Switzerland 4-3 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up in Basel. Two goals and two assists from Liverpool's Florian Wirtz secured a confidence-boosting victory for Julian Nagelsmann's team.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the chancellor says Germany could help with mine clearing in Hormuz.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a row has erupted over planned fee cuts for therapists in the public healthcare system.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

With global energy supplies disrupted, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it may be necessary to keep Germany's coal-fired plants online for longer. Lufthansa cabin crew have voted in favor of a new strike.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Prosecutors have filed a raft of new charges against former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette. The latest allegations relate to a string of serious attacks in the early 1990s.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They argue that if violations of international law go unpunished, the rule of law erodes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German lawmakers have voted for a scheme aimed at making state-backed private pensions more attractive. Meanwhile, the center-left Social Democrats are taking stock of their latest electoral defeats. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

As of March 2026, DW is once again a member of the German Culture Council. DW's admission to the Council's Media Section was unanimously approved during the section's meeting.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The humpback whale was first spotted stuck near Timmendorfer Strand off Germany's Baltic coast on Monday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German petrol stations will be limited to increasing prices once per day if the new law clears the upper house. After slashing jobs at home, BASF has opened a sprawling new factory in China.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's modernization of the construction law seems to be failing to get more homes built at "turbo" speed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

After slashing jobs at home, BASF opened a sprawling new factory in China on Thursday. The war in Iran drags on consumer confidence and an ancient castle goes up in flames. Follow DW for the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it's basically a green band‑aid.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable options."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In a resolution, a state‑level branch of the socialist Left Party has rejected the "Zionism that actually exists today." Are they denying Israel's right to exist? Is the resolution antisemitic?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government has rolled out a multibillion‑euro climate package to turbocharge wind power and e‑mobility. Supporters call it overdue momentum, but critics say it barely scratches the surface.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Marking 75 years since the Foreign Ministry's post-war reformation, Germany's president and foreign minister warned of "profound change" in ties with Berlin's most important ally, the US, amid an "unnecessary" Iran war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing weapons for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the company was exploring "viable options."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A court in Berlin has ruled that four men gathered and stored weapons for use in terror attacks as members of a Hamas-linked cell. Prosecutors listed potential targets in Germany, including US and Israeli sites.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A youth coach at Bundesliga football club FC St. Pauli has publicly come out as gay and strongly criticized attitudes towards homosexuality in Germany's most popular sport.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Efforts to free a humpback whale trapped in shallow waters have so far failed, but wheels are in motion to free the creature. Meanwhile, police are guarding a nuclear waste convoy in western Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Initial efforts to rescue the stranded animal failed, but new equipment is on the way for another try.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Just under three-quarters of Germans think the country would be overwhelmed by any future influx of migrants fleeing war in Iran. Meanwhile, figures show about 4 million employed Germans work night hours.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The suspects allegedly surveilled a German national who supplied drones and related components to Ukraine, prosecutors said.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Workers in Germany are increasingly voting for the far-right, populist Alternative for Germany party. That is despite the fact the party's platform is not even particularly worker-friendly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The government in Berlin is under pressure to get major reforms underway. But Merz's coalition partner, the SPD, stands severely weakened following two defeats in state elections, and now finds it hard to compromise.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Just under a quarter of Germans think the country would be overwhelmed by any future wave of migrants fleeing war in Iran. Meanwhile, figures show about four million employed Germans work night hours. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German police have launched nationwide raids over a suspected arson attack on Berlin's power grid that affected many thousands. Six months on, investigators are focusing on alleged links to left-wing extremist networks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A large whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Despite rescue efforts around the clock, the animal remains stranded — raising urgent questions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's most famous female footballer has signed for a third-division team. The transfer will have huge impacts across the women's game in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Markets in Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday. Europe's indices were headed in the same direction, until optimistic Iran comments from Donald Trump prompted traders in Europe and the US to start buying again.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Cubans came to train, work and study in former communist East Germany. A few thousand people of Cuban origin live in Germany today. Amid US takeover threats and worsening conditions, they worry about Cuba's future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Environmental campaigners wanted to stop the companies from selling combustion engine cars after 2030. They argued that continuing to release high amounts of CO2 could infringe on the rights of younger generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Markets in Europe and Asia nosedived as trading restarted on Monday, as oil prices continued to climb amid the war in Iran. Germany's DAX dipped 2% in early trading, while several key Asian markets logged losses over 3%.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a better future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has ruled out a change of leadership at the top of his center-left Social Democrats after an electoral slump. Meanwhile, two major automakers have won a legal battle.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German automakers are in a crisis due to stagnant sales, falling profits and constant strategy shifts. Can the industry recover?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Provisional results show that Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate in western Germany.

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