Deutsche Welle - Germany (40 minutes ago)

Julia Klöckner was seen as a surprise choice for Bundestag president — a role that traditionally requires a calm and neutral presence. Klöckner is an outspoken figure with a taste for populist provocation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 hours ago)

Julia Klöckner was seen as a controversial choice for Bundestag president — a role that traditionally requires a calm and neutral presence. But she is an outspoken figure with a taste for populist provocation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 hours ago)

Germany is ramping up defense spending — while cutting funds for development cooperation. Aid organizations warn of the consequences for millions of people in a world beset by wars and crises.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 hours ago)

Germany is ramping up defense spending — while cutting funds for development cooperation. Aid organizations warn of the consequences for millions, amid a world beset by wars and crises.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

The number of people seeking refuge and political protection in Germany rose in 2024 in comparison to the previous year, official data show. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized her party's policies.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (8 hours ago)

Germany's Social Democratic Party has elected its new leadership, placing Bärbel Bas in office alongside her reelected co-chair Lars Klingbeil.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (8 hours ago)

German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed the rejection of asylum-seekers at the border under the current government. Meanwhile, the debate on banning the far-right AfD has gained momentum. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (8 hours ago)

Germany's Social Democratic Party says first legal steps should be taken to ban the far-right AfD party as unconstitutional. Conservative lawmakers are less keen on the idea.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (8 hours ago)

On a visit to Kyiv, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Ukraine's freedom was the "most important task" in Berlin's foreign policy as Russian bombardments and advances continue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Germany's top diplomat, Johann Wadephul, has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit in a show of support for Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (21 hours ago)

In many parts of eastern Germany, showing Nazi symbols is no longer seen as a provocation. Authorities are warning that more and more young people are becoming radicalized. DW explored the reasons in the city of Dessau.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Bavaria's leader Markus Söder is urging the procurement of 2,000 Patriot rockets for the German version of "Iron Dome," while another senior conservative is calling for a German-European nuclear umbrella. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Germany's Social Democratic Party has elected its new leadership, placing Bärbel Bas in office alongside her reelected co-chair Lars Klingbeil.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The German parliament is seeking to assess the political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Health Minister Jens Spahn is under attack over the possible misuse of public funds.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Olaf Scholz reflected on his years in government as the Social Democratic Party congress bids farewell to the former chancellor. He also warned against having any illusions about Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The economy minister attended a meeting of EU states using nuclear energy, even though Germany shut down its last reactor in 2023. The environment minister was quick to insist Germany will stick to its nuclear phaseout.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Lawmakers have voted to suspend family reunification rights for refugees who do not hold full asylum status. Meanwhile, as Germany faces labor shortages, figures show much of its workforce is untapped.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Parliament has approved government plans to stop family members of individuals with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial move will affect Syrian families in particular.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German federal prosecutors have charged a teenager with aiding in the preparation of a suspected terrorist attack targeting a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last summer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Vice chancellor, finance minister, co-leader of Germany's oldest party, the center-left Social Democrats (SPD): This week, Lars Klingbeil faces tough questions by his party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

A government-appointed commission announced that Germany would raise its minimum wage twice over the next two years. The move would give Germans the second-highest minimum wage in the EU, after Luxembourg.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany's top water rescue agency has sounded the alarm after a particularly deadly weekend — with more hot weather on the way.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany's foreign minister has defended a decision to cut sea rescue funding in the Mediterranean. The move ends support for NGOs there and has sparked warnings of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The German Foreign Ministry said it would no longer fund NGOs rescuing migrants in distress at sea. Meanwhile, police launched a nationwide operation targeting people suspected of inciting hate online.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The "Russian House" still stands in the heart of Berlin. Critics say it is used to spread propaganda for Putin's Russia. Meanwhile, Germany pays property taxes for the land.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Judges ruled in favor of the monthly publication, citing freedom of expression protections. The decision could also have consequences for the ongoing debate on banning Germany's far-right AfD party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The "Russian House" still stands in the heart of Berlin. Critics say it is used to spread propaganda for Putin's Russia. Meanwhile, Germany pays property taxes for the land.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

A German court has ruled to lift the ban on the right-wing extremist magazine "Compact." The decision could also have consequences for the debate on banning the AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

A German court has fined the country's football association over a scandal connected to the hosting of the 2006 World Cup. The trial had been going on for more than a decade.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German police have launched a nationwide operation targeting people suspected of inciting hate online. The government's buying of face masks during the pandemic comes under scrutiny in parliament. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Ahead of a NATO summit, German Chancellor Merz focused on Germany's role in the Israel-Iran war and Ukraine during his speech to Bundestag lawmakers and the nation. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Ex-Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to receive a state-paid office with a staff of eight. Opposition parties say this is too much.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has addressed parliament ahead of a NATO summit that he said would be historic. Merz promised that Germany would do its fair share as part of the alliance to counter the threat from Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Ex-Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to receive a state-paid office with a staff of eight. Opposition parties say this is too much.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Kanye West, who now goes by the name Ye, is set to perform at a Slovakian festival this July. A petition calls for the rapper to be removed from the lineup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

DW spoke with several members of the Iranian diaspora community in Germany, who said they are watching war with Israel unfold with a mix of fear, helplessness and guilt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The Rheingau Music Festival 2025 continues its classical music focus but intersperses elements of pop, electronic and world music to elevate the senses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Following the release of an antisemitic song praising Hitler, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West is due to perform at a festival in Bratislava in July. A petition is calling for him to be removed from the lineup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German lawmakers will vote later this year on a new budget that sharply raises public spending, with the plan calling for new debts to pay for record investments in defense and infrastructure projects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the US attacks on Iran. Once again, Germany was not informed in advance of the attack plans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German lawmakers are expected to vote on a new budget that sharply raises public spending, with the plan calling for new debts to pay for record investments in defense and infrastructure projects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil's budget plan, which will be sent to parliament for approval, includes record investments in defense and infrastructure.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil's budget plan, which will be sent to parliament for approval, includes record investments in defense and infrastructure.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the US attacks on Iran. Germany had not been informed in advance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Immigrants to Germany and the European Union are more highly educated than ever before, according to a new German study.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

More families in Germany have three or more children. Many of them have a migration background.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The chancellor says, "Europeans must become stronger on our own" as Germany invests record sums in defense and infrastructure. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A majority of Germans have backed calls for an independent nuclear deterrent to shield Europe. The poll shows broad support for reducing reliance on the US amid growing unease. Follow DW for the latest news from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Controversial rapper Kanye West will be performing at a rap festival in Bratislava in July following his viral antisemitic song praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. A petition calls for him to be removed from the line-up.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A new report about antiziganism in Germany has revealed alarming figures — and criticized the media for feeding cliches. But the community is also counting small successes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

It's been 14 years since the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki became the first German to win an NBA championship. Now Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma City Thunder has become the second.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A German national has been in custody for a year, accused of gathering sensitive information on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

An Indian architect and German fashion designer work as Bouley Gandhi, making recycled artworks that shine a light on throwaway fast fashion.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

More money for defense, more troops: At a summit in The Hague, NATO wants to set ambitious goals. What does this mean for Germany's military, the Bundeswehr?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

More money for defense, more troops: At a summit in The Hague, NATO wants to set ambitious goals. What does this mean for the Germany's military, the Bundeswehr?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The number of Turkish people becoming German citizens doubled in 2024. Why is that?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Towns and cities in eastern German states are inviting people to come and stay in the hope of encouraging more people to move there long-term.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Towns and cities in eastern German states are inviting people to come and stay in the hope of encouraging more people to move there long-term.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Towns and cities in eastern German states are inviting people to come and stay in the hope of encouraging more people to move there long-term.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As of the end of 2024, Germany's population stood at just under 83.6 million, an increase of 121,000 compared to the previous year. This marks a slowdown from 2023, when the numbers grew by 338,000.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

VW will launch the autonomous ID. Buzz AD in 2026. With that, it's hoping to overtake Tesla in the robotaxi race. Other competitors are also getting involved in this billion-dollar market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's international broadcaster will be headed by a woman for the first time, after the DW Broadcasting Council appointed Barbara Massing as new Director General. She will replace Peter Limbourg on October 1, 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty raised concerns with Germany that Berlin's handling of protests over the war in Gaza are affecting freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Russian leader is also open to talking with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Russian president also issued a stark warning to the German Chancellor over possible Taurus missile deliveries to Ukraine. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Founded after the Holocaust, the Leo Baeck Institute marks 70 years of preserving the heritage of German-speaking Jews.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In Germany, the 50+1 rule protects professional football clubs from complete control by investors. This feature has many supporters internationally but also attracts criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Rents in several German cities have risen by nearly 50% on average since 2015, despite the so-called rent cap. Meanwhile, China is posing a big threat to the competitiveness of German industry, data show. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After years of wrangling, the German state and the Hohenzollerns have reached a mutually beneficial deal over a number of art items, including paintings and furniture.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Nazis wanted to destroy Jewish life in Germany. Jewish intellectuals founded the Leo Baeck Institute ten years after the Holocaust to save the nation's diverse German-Jewish heritage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

More than 3,000 incidents were recorded in 2024, including verbal attacks, women being spat on and mosques being defaced. In other news, a ceremony was held in Berlin to remember an East German uprising. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

From the St. John to St. Matthew Passion, contemporary arrangements of Bach masterpieces at the Leipzig Bach Festival highlight oppression and conflict.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Why are immigrants leaving Germany? A new study shows that other countries are more attractive to economically successful foreigners. Discrimination also plays a major role.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Frankfurt court has sentenced a Syrian doctor to life in prison for crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, in sport, Bayern Munich began their Club World Cup campaign with a thumping win. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

From the St. John to St. Matthew Passion, contemporary arrangements of Bach masterpieces at the Leipzig Bach Festival speak to oppression and conflict.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is marking its first ever Veterans Day with a series of events in Berlin and across the country. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich get their Club World Cup campaign underway in the United States. .

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Johann Wadephul is pressing on with his Middle East tour, which has been hastily rearranged due to the conflict between Israel and Iran. After Saudi Arabia, he went to Qatar.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Members of the German military will be honored in the country's first-ever Veterans Day on June 15. Big parties and protests are planned in Berlin and other cities nationwide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is stepping up security around Israeli and Jewish-linked sites in anticipation of reprisals over Israel's attacks on Iran. Meanwhile, indicators suggest the economy may be turning a corner.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Unexploded WWII bombs are still regularly found across Germany. But hundreds of thousands of tons of wartime munitions also lurk off its shores. Now Berlin is stepping up moves to clean up this perilous toxic waste.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Trapped between what it sees as a historical responsibility to Israel and international law and diplomacy, Germany is facing a tough foreign policy test after the latest Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Why are children becoming right-wing extremists? In Germany, there has been a 40% increase in politically motivated crimes compared with 2024. Why are very young men becoming radicalized? One of them shared his story.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's foreign minister is meeting with European counterparts for talks on Ukraine. Meanwhile, Germany's sluggish economy is forecast to grow due to new government measures and a spending surge. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Former Germany player Lina Magull says she has recovered her passion both for football and life — and credits a psychiatric clinic stay with helping her to recover.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

There were no major surprises as Germany women's coach Christian Wück nominated his final squad for this summer's Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Germany are looking to go one better than the last tournament.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

There were no major surprises as Germany women's coach Christian Wück nominated his final squad for this summer's Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Germany are looking to go one better than the last tournament.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Violence against LGBTQ+ people and well as war and displacement in Gaza inspire two adaptations of one of Johann Sebastian Bach's works on the story of Christ.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The right-wing extremist magazine Compact was outlawed in 2024, but it's available on newsstands again after winning an appeal. Now, Germany's Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig will have the final word.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's trade with Russia has lost significance since the war in Ukraine began, with imports from Russia decreasing by 95%. Meanwhile, renowned German "nail artist" Günther Uecker passed away aged 95. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's trade with Russia has lost significance since the war in Ukraine began, with imports from Russia decreasing by 95%. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Günther Uecker was a prominent figure in postwar German art and a key member of the contemporary ZERO art movement.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The right-wing extremist magazine Compact was outlawed in 2024, but it's available on newsstands again after winning an appeal. Now, Germany's Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig will have the final word.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Federal Police Commissioner of Germany has expressed disapproval of police officers' membership in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

How do you keep calm in times of crisis? What do people need to be happy? Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is often quoted online for answers. This once-powerful man would have preferred to be a philosopher.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Many young Russians fled their home country after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, finding refuge in Germany. Now some of them are engaged in local politics. DW tells their stories.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The fan died after falling from the stands during extra time at the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain, the UEFA confirmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany suffered a 2-0 defeat to France in the Nations League third-placed playoff, but the loss would likely be much worse without goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. But ter Stegen faces trouble at club level.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A German judge has issued an arrest warrant for the man who drove into a crowd of people, injuring his wife and young daughter, along with several others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A male driver rammed into a crowd in Passau in Germany's state of Bavaria. Police suspect the motive for the incident was personal. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington was met with favorable coverage back home, with many hailing a new political style that contrasts with that of his predecessors, Olaf Scholz and Angela Merkel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's interior minister hopes an EU court will overturn a ruling on the government's new border policy. Also, German firms are more positive about a tariff deal following the Merz-Trump talks. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German anti-fascist activist Maja T. has been held in isolation in a Hungarian prison for one year now. The case highlights the state of the rule of law in Viktor Orban's Hungary.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said migrants are a factor behind the rise of antisemitism in Germany, vowing to combat "this problem." Meanwhile, Lufthansa says it will restart flights to Tel Aviv on June 23. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Thirty years ago, Germany's parliament building "disappeared" under silver fabric for two weeks. The work of art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude is now celebrated with a light installation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The news came as Israel claimed aid centers in Gaza will reopen today. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is welcoming his Israeli counterpart.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

How do you keep calm in times of crisis? What do people need to be happy? Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is often quoted online for answers. This once-powerful man would have preferred to be a philosopher.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, but reiterated that Germany will continue to deliver weapons to Israel during a visit to Berlin by counterpart Gideon Saar.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Which countries are seen as reliable partners for Germany? How do voters rate Chancellor Friedrich Merz? The latest ARD Deutschlandtrend survey offers answers to these and other questions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Joshua Kimmich's 100th game for Germany was spoiled by Portugal's comeback and Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is meeting his German counterpart in a visit overshadowed by the Gaza conflict. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Washington to hold talks with President Donald Trump. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Israel has said it recovered the bodies of two people kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. The news came as Israel claimed aid centers in Gaza will reopen today. DW has the latest

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany must recruit up to 60,000 more service personnel to meet NATO's defense goals, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The estimate reflects growing military demands amid heightened tensions with Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German chancellor will be meeting President Trump in Washington with Ukraine and tariffs on the agenda. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort took place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are defused. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Joshua Kimmich's 100th game with Germany was dampened by Portugal's comeback and Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In the Bavarian capital, international talent meets an ecosystem built to help startups succeed. Here, founders gain access to capital, expertise, and networks that can turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Three bombs dating back to World War II were defused in Cologne this week. Evacuations to allow ordnance disposal experts to defuse bombs are a frequent occurrence in Germany, as well as all over the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Buildings across the center of the western city of Cologne were evacuated after the discovery of three World War II bombs. Some 20,000 people had been under evacuation orders.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Buildings across the center of the western city of Cologne have been evacuated after the discovery of three WWII bombs. The defusing operation had to be delayed due to a recalcitrant resident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German government has proposed several new measures as it pushes on with plans to further curb irregular migration. This comes despite a legal setback this week when a court ruled pushbacks at the border unlawful.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A Nobel prize laureate, literary exile and conscience of a nation in the wake of Nazi rule, Thomas Mann remains a cultural icon 150 years since his birth.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German chancellor will be meeting President Trump on his inaugural visit to the US. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort is taking place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are being defused. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

It's been 14 years since the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki became the first German to win an NBA championship. Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma Thunder is a good bet to become the second.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German Chancellor will be meeting President Trump on Thursday on his inaugural visit to the US. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort is taking place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are being defused. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Jonathan Tah is one of the best defenders in Europe and a fixture on the national team. The 29-year-old spoke to DW about his career and his connection to his father's homeland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In 2024, more than 11,000 people contacted the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency — mainly to report racism or sexism. These figures are higher than ever before.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A German court has handed a life sentence to a Syrian man for crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. The man committed the atrocities while fighting for dictator Bashar Assad in Syria's civil war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In 2024, more than 11,000 people contacted the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency — mainly to report racism or sexism. These figures are higher than ever before.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his government's efforts to turn away asylum seekers at the country's borders. He faces opposition criticism after a court ruled that the pushbacks were illegal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A Berlin court has said that Germany must adhere to the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum seekers at the border. The ruling challenges a new migration policy, and the government says pushbacks will continue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his government's efforts to turn away asylum seekers at the country's borders. He faces opposition criticism after a court ruled that the pushbacks were illegal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Peace and conflict researchers are calling on Europe and Germany to prepare for a future without NATO.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Merz's conservative bloc is creating migration chaos by undermining EU law, opposition lawmakers have said. The criticism comes after a court ruled that pushbacks of asylum-seekers at the border are illegal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

This spring was one of the driest on record. The dramatic lack of rainfall has serious consequences for Germany's agricultural sector, ecosystem and beyond.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Openly living in a same-sex relationship in early 20th-century Germany, she later used her privilege, resources and courage to help Jewish families flee Nazism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was voted in as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germany's tough migration policy has been dealt a setback in court. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Openly living in a same-sex relationship in early 20th-century Germany, she later used her privilege, resources and courage to help Jewish families flee Nazism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

This spring was one of the driest on record. The dramatic lack of rainfall has serious consequences for Germany's agricultural sector, ecosystem and beyond.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's former foreign minister has been elected to become the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

This spring was one of the driest on record in Germany. Agriculture, groundwater, and even retail prices are suffering. Plants and ecosystems are already in drought stress. What can be done?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's former foreign minister is nominated to become the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to be chosen as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germans are traveling less amid economic uncertainties, a study says. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German police have arrested a 72-year-old man over a fire which killed at least three at the Marien Hospital in Hamburg overnight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Severe weather has caused chaos across several parts of Germany. Meanwhile, three adult patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Hamburg. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A fire broke out shortly after midnight at the Marien Hospital in Hamburg, with smoke spreading to all floors of the affected building.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The radical right in Germany, Europe and the US portrays itself as the defender of the Christian West against Islam. But religion is not really at the heart of this conflict.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The car manufacturer Ford is in crisis. More than 10,000 workers in Cologne officially went on strike this month for the first time in the plant's 100-year history. Recent changes mean thousands of jobs are at risk.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

One year after a fatal stabbing in Mannheim, authorities have commemorated the slain police officer. Meanwhile, a record number of foreigners were naturalized in Germany last year. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Muhammad al-Muhammad is the Syrian teenager who helped stop last Friday's knife attack in Hamburg. But reports of his heroism were soon called into question as conflicting accounts flooded social media.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The plane crashed into a residential building in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the dead is presumed to be the pilot.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Initiated 200 years ago, Museum Island was in ruins after World War II. The UNESCO World Heritage site was reborn thanks to a master plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's weather service said the exceptionally dry spring amounted to an extreme drought. The news comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's weather service said the exceptionally dry spring amounted to an extreme drought. The news comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A new report has said that Germany saw 24 extra days of extreme heat in the past year thanks to climate change. The report comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The new German government has agreed to stop family members of refugees with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial move will affect Syrian families in particular.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was awarded the prize for advancing EU unity during a ceremony in the city of Aachen. DW brings you the latest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be awarded the prize for European unification during a ceremony in the German city of Aachen. DW brings you the latest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Israel's military conduct in Gaza, calling it "beyond comprehension." Israel's government has been slow to respond, which experts believe show the remarks have hit home.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German Cabinet has approved a proposal by Interior Minister Dobrindt on curbing migrants' rights to bring relatives to Germany. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is visiting Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The inaugural commemoration event for genocide victims under colonial German rule has been held. Namibia's president said more needed to be done to reach an agreement on reparations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin and reiterated his tough stance on Russia.

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