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Angela Merkel inspects NATO troops in Germany

The German military has put on a major display for the chancellor to show off its NATO commitment. Speaking to soldiers, Angela Merkel underlined the importance of showing the alliance was ready to defend its territory.  

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German court bans popular voting advice app Wahl-O-Mat

Wahl-O-Mat, Germany's official voting advice application (Imago Images/C. Ohde)

Millions of German voters have used Wahl-O-Mat, the country's official voting advice application, but a court in the city of Cologne has banned the app for putting smaller parties at a disadvantage.  

Opinion: Not your grandparents' Europe

Three men sitting on a bench

Europe has come a long way over two generations, but it's not yet where it needs to be. The EU needs to reform its unequal voting system and give citizens true political voices as Europeans, argues DW's Cristina Burack.  

Will faltering EU growth play a role in the European elections?

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Economic growth is still weak and unevenly spread across the 28-nation European Union, while job creation is only just beginning to improve. Will Europe's lackluster economy have an impact on the upcoming elections?  

Pimps of Thai transexuals on trial in Germany

Thai prostitutes

The four Thai women and a German man have been charged with forced prostitution, people trafficking, and exploitation. Prosecutors say the gang took 39 Thai women to Germany over a five-year period.  

Deutsche Bank denies New York Times Trump report

Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Probst)

An article asserted Deutsche Bank failed to forward suspicions about transactions involving Trump to US authorities. Deutsche Bank said legal restrictions mean they cannot reveal "numerous inaccuracies" in the article.  

The German Archaeological Institute celebrates 190 years

150 Jahre Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI/Eva Götting )

From Cairo to Beijing, the DAI's branches presented their latest research in Berlin in May 2019 to celebrate nearly two centuries of work. Here are some favorites, from drone data-gathering to ancient Roman elevators.  

Europe is for Everyone: Proud Europeans rally head of EU vote

A One Europe for all demonstration participant surrounded by EU flags in Frankfurt (Getty Images/T. Lohnes)

People across Germany and Europe took to the streets to support the EU ahead of elections set for May 23-26. EU projections indicate that anti-Europeans could win as much as one third of seats in the European Parliament.  

What are 'European values'?

Data visualization European Values Study Teaser

Human dignity, freedom, equality, democracy. "European values" often sound noble, but vague. Let’s be a bit more practical: If Europe were 100 people, what would they agree on? What divides them?  

Bees — what are we without them?

Frankreich l Weltkonferenz zur Artenvielfalt startet in Paris l Biene (picture alliance/dpa/N. Armer)

A world without bees — can you imagine? Ony then, when our supermarket shelves are empty and our lives no longer sweet in quite the same way, might people realize just how dependent we are on these industrious insects.  

Bundesliga Transfers: Deals done for 2019

Lucas Hernandez vor Wechsel zum FC Bayern Muenchen in der Winterpause (picture-alliance/SvenSimon/O. Haist)

The paint has barely dried on the 2018-19 campaign and Bundesliga clubs are already busy making plans for next season. DW has an overview of the transfer deals that have been completed ahead of next season.  

From bread culture to extreme punctuality: 5 comics that sum up German culture

Euromaxx Comics von Fernandez Verstehen Sie Deutsch?

Cartoonist Miguel Fernandez has made it his mission to get to the heart of German culture — and make fun of it. Here are some of his most chuckle-provoking images.  

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