Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 hours ago)

Germany's top court has decided that the US air base in Ramstein may be used for lethal drone strikes, but that Germany also has a duty to protect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

Germany's top court has decided that the US air base in Ramstein may be used for lethal drone strikes, but Germany also has a duty to protect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (8 hours ago)

The trend of people driving more has returned to Germany for the first time since 2018. Meanwhile, Constitutional Court dismissed complaint against the use of Ramstein Air Base by the US for drone missions abroad.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (9 hours ago)

Germany's defense minister is due to hold talks with his counterpart in Washington on Ukraine and NATO. DW rounds up the latest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (9 hours ago)

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Berlin is not in breach of international law over US drone attacks guided from Germany. The case was brought by two Yemenis whose relatives were killed in a 2012 US drone mission.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Berlin is not in breach of international law over US drone attacks guided from Germany. The case was brought by two Yemenis whose relatives were killed in a 2012 US drone mission.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The Bundestag was supposed to elect three new judges to Germany's highest court. But the vote was canceled due to a dispute over one of the candidates. It is unclear what will happen next.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Just over two months in power — and already facing a political crisis. Recently, Friedrich Merz's coalition has been thrown into turmoil. What does the chancellor intend to do about it?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Carolina Wilga thanked Australians for their help, saying she made it out of the wilderness because of the "outpouring of support." She had spent 11 nights in Australia's remote Outback.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Carolina Wilga thanked the Australian community for their help, saying she was certain she made it out of the wilderness because of the "outpouring of support." She had spent 11 nights in Australia's remote Outback.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Police discovered some 300 kilograms of amphetamine at a grocery store. Meanwhile, Germany's top court is set to rule on Berlin's obligations regarding a US air force base on its soil.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has said rainbow Pride flags must be removed from deputies' offices.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A shambolic 4-1 defeat to Sweden did not stop Germany from qualifying for the Euro 2025 knockouts. But it further revealed a number of significant issues that coach Christian Wück must address quickly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

UNESCO has added Neuschwanstein, along with several other castles, to its list of sites "having outstanding international value." DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany sees itself as a meritocracy, meaning that, if you work hard, you can make it to the top. But considering who generally sits in executive suites and how they often get there, that idea is increasingly in doubt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Education Minister Karin Prien has proposed limiting the number of immigrant children in Germany's schools. This has been met with both approval and criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa's CEO, is under investigation for negligent homicide in Italy. She allegedly struck and killed a 24-year-old woman at a crosswalk while holidaying in Sardinia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Block House steak chain heiress Christina Block is in court accused of masterminding a cross-border kidnapping. She and ex-TV host Gerhard Delling deny snatching her children from Denmark after a bitter custody fight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Iran says it detained an 18-year-old Franco-German tourist who was on a bicycle tour of the world for an unspecified crime. Berlin and Paris have warned of politically motivated detentions, urging citizens to stay away.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The conservative CDU/CSU bloc has pushed for postponing the vote on one of the judges, citing plagiarism suspicions. The union's junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats, were outraged by the decision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Media report that police have confirmed the identity of the young backpacker, who went missing in early July.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The young backpacker went missing over 10 days ago. Police have confirmed her identity, Australian media has reported.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The German parliament has held a special session for the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre. The far-right AfD caused uproar in the Bundestag with their comments on the killings. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The CDU/CSU union pushed for postponing the vote on one of the judges, citing plagiarism suspicions. The union's junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats, were outraged by the decision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Three seats need filling in Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, but disagreement between the CDU and SPD has caused a deadlock. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Three seats need filling in Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, but the candidates need a two-thirds majority in the split Bundestag. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Since Germany introduced border controls, police have seen their workload increase. This adds to stress over racism, sexism and even sanitary facilities. The federal police commissioner is helping to find solutions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German railway operator Deutsche Bahn wants to put off line modernization projects for another year. Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Chancellor Merz has said Germany is ready to buy US-made Patriot systems for Ukraine. At the summit in Rome where he spoke, allies pledged over €10 billion for rebuilding as Zelenskyy warned of more Russian attacks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Railway operator Deutsche Bahn wants to delay modernization projects for a further year. Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason, a media report says. Read more here.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Police in Australia are searching for a young German backpacker who went missing more than 10 days ago. Her van has been found unattended deep in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German carmaker Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason, a media report says. Read here to find out more on this and other stories.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government has been in power for two months now. If you believe the opposition, they are doing a lot of things wrong.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The Volkswagen Group reported an almost 50% surge in electric vehicles sold worldwide, with total global deliveries also up over 1%

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

For years, people living near the German-Polish frontier took the open border for granted in their daily lives. With the re-introduction of border checks, all that is changing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German Chancellor Merz has urged optimism and unity in a speech in front of the Bundestag. He stressed record defense spending as key to NATO ties, while clashing with the far right.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany's federal police commissioner says tougher border controls are stretching police forces thin. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government faced opposition scrutiny at a parliamentary budget debate. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

While Germany's 7-1 semifinal win against Brazil didn't win them the 2014 World Cup, it was the moment they announced their return to the top of the football world. DW looks back at a historic night 12 years later.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Donald Trump wants to take citizenship away from the US-born children of temporary or undocumented immigrants. Did something similar happen to German Jews under the Nazis?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is facing opposition scrutiny at a parliamentary budget debate. Anti-terror operations are being conducted in four cities. DW has these stories and more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Police carried out raids across North Rhine-Westphalia state in connection with a suspected Islamist terror plot. A man has been detained on suspicion of fraud with the intention of financing an Islamist terror attack.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Lea Schüller scored the winner as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to all but qualify for the knockouts. The Bayern Munich striker hasn't always had it easy for Germany but may be peaking at the right time.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A man suspected of financing a planned Islamist terror attack has been arrested during police raids in western Germany. Anti-terror operations are being conducted in four cities. DW has this story and more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Bundestag is debating the government's budget plans, which include record expenditures and debt. The aim is to get the country back on its feet through massive investment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Around 15,000 athletes in what was East Germany were, often unknowingly, doped, some of them as children. Boxer Andreas Wornowski was one of them and is now coming to terms with his past.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A bill by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius foresees some military conscription in cases of need, German media reported. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's new government has been in office for two months. So far only Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Conservatives are making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius plans to attract more voluntary recruits to the German Armed Forces rather than bringing back conscription quickly. DW visited a recruitment center in the eastern city of Erfurt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's Foreign Office said a Chinese warship aimed a laser at a German aircraft on patrol in the Red Sea. China's ambassador has been summoned following the incident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

After Bayern Munich's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup and Jamal Musiala's serious injury, questions are being asked about the club's sporting class, possible transfers and sporting director Max Eberl's future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Around 15,000 GDR athletes were often unknowingly doped, some of them as children - like the boxer Andreas Wornowski.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A court has ruled that the government cannot renege on a promise of visas to an Afghan family at risk of persecution by the Taliban.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A bill by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius foresees some military conscription in cases of need, media say. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Random checks will be carried out along Poland's borders with Germany and Lithuania at least until August. They come after the German government ordered a similar approach for entry into Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's new government has been in office for two months, and so far only Merz's CDU is making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust — especially on military policy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A German startup is looking into how communications were lost with a memorial spaceflight capsule on its return to Earth. The Nyx craft was due to return ashes to bereaved families after the extraterrestrial trip.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Firefighters have gradually gained control over several blazes in Germany's east after a tense weekend. Poland has restored spot checks on its German border. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Two DW journalists were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank village of Sinjil. The incident has been condemned by the German ambassador to Israel and by the DJV journalists' union.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The western German city has been preparing for this year's Pride event with some 60,000 participants expected. Meanwhile, Pride events also took place in eastern Germany, amid far-right protests. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Greens lost the German election and are no longer part of the government. Now, they want to reposition themselves — and to listen more closely to what the people have to say.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The number of people in monastic orders in Germany is sinking, with many convents and monasteries facing dissolution. But what happens to the buildings, traditions, and the communities they once housed?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The western German city is preparing for this year's Pride event with some 60,000 participants expected. Meanwhile, Pride events also took place in eastern Germany, amid far-right protests. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A stunning strike from Jule Brand helped Germany to a winning start at Euro 2025. The 2-0 win over Poland was not as straightforward as many imagined though, and another knee injury to captain Giulia Gwinn is a concern.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German arms industry is thriving thanks to a major state-run investment program. But will the country's wider economy benefit?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Felize dances and parties in Berghain in her wheelchair. How can clubs practice inclusion aside from having awareness teams and wheelchair ramps?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Interior Minister has said he is open to creating a direct line with the Taliban to enable deportations of Afghans living in Germany. The UN has criticized the plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new survey of major German retailers has found a rise in theft, committed by organized gangs or by individuals who find it ever more difficult to make ends meet. But some criminologists doubt the figures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

She dances and parties in Berghain in her wheelchair. But how do clubs practice inclusion aside from having awareness teams and wheelchair ramps?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two major wildfires have been burning in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia. Meanwhile, several people were injured when a bus overturned in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a "quick and simple" deal with the US on tariffs. Meanwhile, the interior ministry is calling for direct talks to deport Afghan migrants who were convicted of crimes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Almost two thirds of Germans surveyed support a ban on young teenagers drinking. German health ministers also agree.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new survey of major German retailers has found a rise in theft, committed by organized gangs or by individuals who find it ever more difficult to make ends meet. But some criminologists doubt the figures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Signalling a shift in policy, Germany's interior minister has said the need for mediators to negotiate with Afghanistan's rulers is "not a permanent solution."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's interior minister is calling for direct talks to deport Afghan migrants who were convicted of crimes. The German coalition failed to agree on reducing an electricity tax. Follow for more headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's chancellor supported the move not to fly the rainbow flag on the Reichstag building, saying "the Bundestag is not a circus tent." Meanwhile, Germans try to keep cool amid heatwave conditions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Record-setting temperatures have forced school closures across Europe, with Spain and Portugal bearing the brunt of the heat wave. At least four people have died amid the extreme weather.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is hoping to buy more drones from Taiwan as an alternative to China. But many financial and political hurdles are slowing down Berlin's trade ties with Taipei.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A shock group stage exit at the 2023 World Cup and a number of retirements mean a new look Germany face their first big test at Euro 2025. Germany are the most successful team in Euros history with eight titles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Julia Klöckner was seen as a surprise choice for Bundestag president — a role that traditionally requires a calm and neutral presence. But Klöckner is an outspoken woman with a taste for pointed language.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany promises opportunity and stability — yet many migrants feel overlooked and excluded. As more consider leaving, their stories point not only to policy gaps, but the need for a deeper societal shift.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German Foreign Ministry said it will not tolerate "any threat to Jewish life" in the country. Meanwhile, Germans have been grappling with Europe's first major heat wave this summer. Follow DW for the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The man is suspected to have taken photos of buildings, possibly planning an attack on Jewish targets. Germany recently bolstered security around Jewish institutions for fear of such an attack taking place.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he had discussed the issue with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and that the two leaders want to work together on tightening their borders.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Amid an ongoing historic heat wave, German teachers are calling for more to be done to protect students. Hospitals are also demanding protective measures. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks ago)

Historian and journalist Sebastian Haffner was 24 when he penned an unpublished romance novel set amid Hitler's ominous rise to power. Almost a century later, it's a literary sensation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany promises opportunity and stability — yet many migrants feel overlooked and excluded. As more consider leaving, their stories point not only to policy gaps, but the need for a deeper societal shift.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Amid an ongoing historic heat wave, German educators are calling for more to be done to protect students. Hospitals are also demanding protective measures. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Amid an ongoing historic heat wave, German educators are calling for more to be done to protect students. Hospitals are also demanding protective measures. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Amid an ongoing historic heatwave, German educators are calling for more to be done to protect students. Hospitals are also demanding protective measures. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks 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.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Social Democrats say the first legal steps should be taken to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany party as unconstitutional. Conservative lawmakers are less keen on the idea of banning the AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks 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 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 (2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks ago)

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

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 (4 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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