Deutsche Welle - Germany (7 hours ago)

The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

The German government's draft budget for 2027 includes more money for the military and less for everything else, while debt continues to grow rapidly. The Cabinet has approved it, and now it needs to pass in parliament.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Canadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the "largest in Canadian history." Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (23 hours ago)

In Germany, where Nazi symbols are banned, activists are using trademark law to fight far-right merchandise.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (24 hours ago)

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said "this procurement will be the largest in Canadian history." The deal comes ahead of the NATO summit Ankara.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The budget draft provides for more borrowing than initially planned, as well as a big increase in defense spending. Meanwhile, three men are facing trial over a massive stash of illegal weapons. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Germany been attracting many skilled workers to its labor market. The challenge, however, is that many of them do not stay. So what is going wrong?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite ongoing scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel says the far-right party is ready to govern after strong polling gains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how one city became the world's best place for cyclists?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

AfD leaders have used their party conference to underline their goal of entering government at state and federal level. Meanwhile, Germany travel complaints hit record in first half of 2026.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The Jehovah's Witnesses have secured a partial victory in a dispute over a unique archive documenting the community's persecution by the Nazi regime. It comes after a new memorial to the victims was unveiled in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Party delegates of the far-right AfD are meeting in Erfurt as tens of thousands of people are protesting the event. Meanwhile, Jürgen Klopp said he was "ready" to jump in as Germany's head coach. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

To facilitate the deportation of criminals to Afghanistan, the German government is allowing Taliban diplomats into the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

In a meeting with Baltic leaders, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz played up Germany's defense spending. It comes after new criticism from President Donald Trump that Germany is lagging behind other NATO allies.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers across Germany are protesting the carmaker's cost-cutting drive. Meanwhile, firefighters rescued two window cleaners from a faulty platform high above Frankfurt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

In one of the worst-kept secret in football, the former Dortmund and Liverpool coach looks to be on the verge of becoming Germany's new boss.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany's right-wing AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The German Football Associationand national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The German government is aiming to get the country back on track with a wide range of reforms. However, the latest Deutschlandtrend survey shows that the public remains unconvinced.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The German Football Association (DFB) and national team coach Nagelsmann have parted ways after Germany's poor display at the 2026 World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish an Islamic theology faculty, a move that is is attracting international attention.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish a faculty of Islamic theology, which is attracting international attention.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

After its first year in office, Germany's coalition government plans to push through sweeping changes with the stated goal of reviving a sluggish economy. The plans met with a mixed reaction.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has cleared a reform package as pressure grows to deliver growth. Meanwhile, a top court rejects complaints against the criminalization of childlike sex dolls.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

After its first year in office, Germany's coalition government is seeking to revive a sluggish economy and push through key changes with its broad package of reforms. The plans met with a mixed reaction.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The University of Münster is the first public university in Europe to establish a faculty of Islamic theology, which is attracting international attention.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The German government had been set to purchase a 40% stake in KNDS, but the prerequisite stock market flotation has been postponed. Meanwhile, a German drone start-up has raised $1 billion in fresh funding.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team — and that DW reported the story. This is not true.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team — and that DW covered the story. This is not true.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German prosecutors believe the Ukrainian national suspected of sabotaging Baltic Sea gas pipelines in 2022 acted "on the orders of state authorities in Ukraine."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

"You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A fire at a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust has killed two people. Many patients and staff were evacuated from the facility.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A fire at a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust has killed two people and injured dozens of others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Police have raided DFB offices and city halls in a probe into the alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Meanwhile, Germany's coalition leaders are meeting to hammer out a reform package. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

"You've inspired us," read a post by Chancellor Merz on X right after Germany's lackluster performance and early elimination from the FIFA World Cup. It is seen as a communication blunder that has repercussions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A Ukrainian national has been charged in relation to a series of explosions which severely damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea in 2022.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

After a major heat wave, critics say leaders need to do more for climate change adaption. Policymakers disagree on who's responsible to prepare Germany for extreme temperatures ― the federal government or municipalities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A German-Rwandan national has been arrested on suspicion of complicity in murders during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He is thought to have been personally involved in the killing of one victim.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corporations and private investors.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

On Tuesday former German Chancellor Merkel presented the painting for the official portrait gallery of the country's heads of government. She had previously inspired many artists.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Police have yet to identify the six victims of a deadly shooting in the northern German city. Meanwhile, Germany's national men's football coach pledged to stay on the job after an early World Cup exit. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany are out of the World Cup earlier than expected for the third straight time. How did this happen?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

In the wake of the heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Police said the deadly Stade shooting was likely an "extended family tragedy" triggered by a custody dispute, with the state interior minister describing it as "extremely cold-blooded act of violence."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A record-breaking heat wave has moved on, with temperatures sinking rapidly amid many storms. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is heading to Washington for talks with his US counterpart, with NATO issues in focus.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Following the destruction of World War II, around 1,000 new churches were built in Germany's Ruhr region. Today, many stand empty, but the contemporary art show Manifesta is giving them a new lease on life.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The WHO said over 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since the record-breaking heat wave started around June 21. Germany logged yet another heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Days ahead of the launch of the North-South Commission, development aid organizations have urged the German government to reverse billions in cuts to development aid.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

For the third consecutive day, the DWD German Weather Service has reported a record temperature. The worst of the heat is moving east and it should start cooling soon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A quarter of German youth spend too much time on social media, with 350,000 considered to have an addiction problem. Education Minister Karin Prien is advocating for a legal minimum age of 13.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The French Health Ministry has noted a sharp increase in deaths especially in areas hit hardest by the heat wave. Germany is meanwhile breaking for another potentially record-breaking day. Follow DW for the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The worst of the heat wave is moving east and starting to ease, but extreme heat warnings remain in place almost nationwide. A Green politician is calling for rapid installation of air conditioning in public facilities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Delayed, unreliable and forced into long detours due to construction: Germany no longer sets the pace when it comes to rail travel — and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The company is mired in a deep crisis.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany breaks all-time temperature record for the second day in a row. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will shield the chemical giant from paying billions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Europe's heat wave is expected to move east after causing record temperatures in several countries. But Germany still has a couple of torrid days ahead. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new report by legal experts has found that efforts to ban Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could be successful — but there would be political dangers to such a move.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Men are not obliged to wear jackets during the orchestra's end-of-season performance this weekend. Meanwhile, a court has sentenced the defendant in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack to life.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Magdeburg court has sentenced a 51-year-old to life over his 2024 attack on a Christmas market in the city. The trained psychiatrist drove an SUV through a barricade and into a crowd, killing six and injuring hundreds.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Magdeburg court has sentenced a 51-year-old to life after his 2024 attack on a Christmas market in the city. He drove a rental car through a security cordon and into a crowd, killing six and injuring more than 300.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany had already qualified for the knockouts of the 2026 World Cup, but their performance was still disappointing in a 2-1 defeat.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new study says Europe's current heat wave would have been nearly impossible without human-driven climate change. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

From advocating for the law of ecocide to representing Palestinian rights, the descendant of Holocaust survivors tirelessly fights against genocide and crimes against humanity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is one of few European countries that still has an exclusively "opt-in" choice for organ donation — despite long waiting lists for organs. Now, parliament is debating a change.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Insults, discrimination, violence, deaths: Experts warn of growing anti-Muslim racism in Germany — and criticize policymakers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Unlike the US or parts of Asia, many homes in Germany and northern Europe aren't equipped to deal with extreme heat. But as the world gets hotter, trends are changing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's national rail operator is allowing passengers to cancel trips because of the heat. Meanwhile, Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador at the World Cup, but both teams will advance to the next round.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Some 101 million people in Europe will likely see temperatures above 35 C on Thursday, an analysis shows. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Never before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Never before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new June record was set south of London, and across the Channel, Paris is sizzling. Meanwhile, Germany's weather service has issued extreme warnings for much of the west of the country. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted leaders of European NATO powers in Berlin to hash out consensus on bolstering European defense. With US tensions looming, the leaders signaled that transatlantic ties are improving.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, said a communications system glitch brought nearly the entire network to a standstill for two hours.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new June record was set south of London, and across the Channel, Paris is sizzling. Meanwhile, Germany's weather service has issued extreme warnings for much of the west of the country. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new record was set south of London, and across the Channel, Paris is sizzling. Meanwhile, Germany's weather service has issued extreme warnings for much of the west of the country. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Defense Ministry is dropping a multi-billion-euro project to build F126 frigates, media say. And train services have resumed after a communications glitch overnight halted Germany's rail network . DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's weather service has issued extreme warnings for much of the west and heat warnings for most the country. It anticipates at least three more days of oppressive heat. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Train services across Germany have resumed following a technical meltdown on Tuesday night. But regional and suburban rail operators warned that continued delays were possible into Wednesday morning.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Defense Ministry is dropping a multi-billion-euro project to build F126 frigates, media say. Train services have resumed after a communications glitch overnight. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new documentary featuring Sandra Hüller celebrates the Austrian poet and author who was a literary star of her era. She would have turned 100 this year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The defense minister is planning to drop a multi-million-euro project to build F126 frigates, media say. Train services have resumed after a communications glitch overnight. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Trains are being held back across Germany and travelers are staying in their seats amid the disruption. It's unclear when the problem will be resolved but the company said technicians are working around the clock.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Monuments in Paris are working on reduced hours, and dozens of people in France have drowned during the heat wave. Britain, France, Italy and Spain have issued red alerts and health warnings. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist stereotypes. For some observers, the comments are evidence that racist tropes are still common in football.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz says a proposed pension reform package should be fully implemented. A survey has shown that almost half of teachers in Germany find pupils' behavior stressful.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Dozens of people have drowned in France and Germany in recent days as people seek relief from "oppressive" heat. In Italy, more than a dozen cities are on high alert for extreme heat. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is in the grip of an intense heat wave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered by personal insults.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann said Amiri can provide the team with a spark when it's most needed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Ten years after the referendum, the two countries are strengthening their ties once again. The stability of these ties is now being put to the test with Keir Starmer to be replaced as prime minister.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with experts predicting extreme temperatures in some regions. Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists he can handle the heat and is not bothered by personal insults.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are experiencing extreme heat, with cooler weather not expected until the weekend. Several deaths were reported in France, including two children. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are witnessing scorching temperatures with it likely not cooling down until the weekend or next week. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A 33-point plan to reform Germany's pension system has drawn praise and criticism in almost equal measure. Centrist politicians have called it a good compromise, but opposition parties on the left and right are unhappy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With three goals in two games, striker Deniz Undav is the man in focus for Germany at the World Cup. But things could have turned out very differently for the Stuttgart striker.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two German outlets were forced to delete articles that used undisclosed AI. Many fear that reliance on the technology will damage the credibility of German media.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two German outlets deleted articles that used undisclosed artificial intelligence. Many fear that reliance on AI will damage the credibility of German media

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two leading German newspapers have deleted articles created with the use of artificial intelligence. Many fear an increasing reliance on AI will damage the credibility of German media outlets.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In Germany's second 2026 World Cup game, Deniz Undav helped Germany to a comeback win against Ivory Coast in Toronto.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's special law prohibiting the insulting of politicians has led to cases that many people consider absurd. Some members of the government want to abolish the law; others think there's a good reason to retain it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is weighing sweeping pension changes, including raising the retirement age to 70. Meanwhile, football fans are celebrating after the men's national side qualified for the World Cup knockout stage. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The socialist Left Party has seen its membership soar and is especially popular with young female voters. Could it soon come to power in the city state of Berlin?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany was lashed overnight by summer storms that caused flooding, injuries and evacuations. Lightning, high winds and heavy rain saw several people hospitalized. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Children's paths through Germany's school system are often determined before their first day of kindergarten, according to the national report on education. An elementary school in Bonn is offering a new model for kids.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Eva Maria Michelmann vanished in Syria in January as government forces advanced on Kurdish fighters in the northeast. The German government last week said it was working to get her home.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent's digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany is bracing for a mix of high temperatures and thunderstorms on Friday. Repairs on the Bonn North Bridge will take another two years.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Being encouraging and building confidence is what the German song "Gut genug" ("Good Enough") is all about. A meme is now bringing the track and its message to millions of people around the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Barack Obama Presidential Center was opened in Chicago on Thursday in an event that was a celebration of democracy and an optimistic call to embrace "our shared responsibilities as citizens."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, praises the diversity of Germany's football team as it plays in the World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The US Trade Representative said a new probe would determine if Germany was a underpaying for pharmaceuticals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Even amid an ongoing energy crunch, major economies are dodging firm timelines to phase out coal, oil and gas. Fossil fuel-producing nations now fear new clean energy alliances could ramp up the pressure to go green.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized the UN after Germany failed in a recent bid for a Security Council seat. Meanwhile, industrial employment levels in the country are at a decade low.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Following the tentative deal with the US, Iran is planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The German Bundeswehr is planning to assist with the mine-clearing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A strong option at left back is overdue for Germany. Nathaniel Brown is quickly becoming a star at the World Cup.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, saying the industry drives inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions of Euros gather to seek high returns.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Activists gathered to protest the SuperReturn private equity summit in Berlin, accusing the industry of driving inequality, job cuts and rising costs as investors representing trillions gather to seek high returns.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS) recorded over 8,700 cases they classify as antisemitic hostility in 2025, many of which were connected with the State of Israel.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, in an interview with DW, underscores the trans-Atlantic partnership, close cooperation with Poland, continued support for Ukraine and European unity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's regional interior ministers are holding their biannual conference with immigration, deportations and benefits high on the agenda. Meanwhile, Germany and Poland are marking 35 years of cooperation. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Three young US college soccer players from Germany have had the opportunity to meet some of their World Cup heroes, as the men's natonal team's base camp is just around the corner.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bad news for fans of Germany players Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav and Aleksandar Pavlovic: the kit makers have run out of the letter V, such is the demand for those names on shirts. But don't worry, more Vs are on the way!

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bavaria's regional domestic intelligence agency can monitor the right-wing populist AfD, the state's top court has ruled. Several states are trying to implement similar steps, with the opposition party challenging it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

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

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