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Germany's Rwanda plan: Conservatives debate migration reform
Germany's Rwanda plan: Conservatives debate migration reform
Germany's biggest opposition party wants to send asylum-seekers to third countries for processing.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany: AfD a growing threat to democracy, says minister
Germany: AfD a growing threat to democracy, says minister
The interior minister of Thuringia state has warned of dangers to democracy as the far-right AfD gains support.
German police say political failure fuels New Year danger
German police say political failure fuels New Year danger
The head of a police union has blamed politicians for failing to prevent an expected repeat of last year.
Germany: Ex-Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble dies at 81
Germany: Ex-Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble dies at 81
German CDU mainstay Wolfgang Schäuble has died aged 81 surrounded by his family.
Wolfgang Schäuble: A veteran heavyweight of German politics
Wolfgang Schäuble: A veteran heavyweight of German politics
Wolfgang Schäuble, a politician with passion and a Protestant sense of duty, shaped German politics for half a century.
'Father of the black zero': Germany's love affair with austerity
'Father of the black zero': Germany's love affair with austerity
Wolfgang Schäuble was "the face" of the black zero, the symbol of Germany's obsession with a balanced budget.
Top subsidiaries of property giant Signa file for bankruptcy
Top subsidiaries of property giant Signa file for bankruptcy
Signa Prime Selection AG is the latest Signa subsidiary to open bankruptcy proceedings.
War in Ukraine sparks German rethink on defense, security
War in Ukraine sparks German rethink on defense, security
Berlin is now delivering cutting-edge military tech to Ukraine, as the conflict continues to shape life in Germany.
Germany: 2023 set to be warmest year on record
Germany: 2023 set to be warmest year on record
This year is set to be the warmest on record in Germany, with an annual temperature of 10.6 degrees forecast.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Germany: Christmas flood still threatens homes
Germany: Christmas flood still threatens homes
In some areas in Germany floodwaters have started to subside, but elsewhere the risk to houses remains.
Germans well represented in Oscars short list
Germans well represented in Oscars short list
"Barbie" was short-listed across five categories, but international films and documentaries also staked Oscar claims.
Berlin Philharmonic stages peace concert
Berlin Philharmonic stages peace concert
The renowned Berlin Philharmonic has staged a star-studded benefit calling for lasting peace in the Middle East.
Germany: Visiting Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt
Germany: Visiting Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt
Reporter Shabnam Surita went to Nuremberg's famous Christmas market to meet the angelic figure in person.
A radical humanist: Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm
A radical humanist: Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm
Omri Boehm insists that universal humanistic principles can help solve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
Jews in Germany: The aftermath of the Hamas terror attacks
Jews in Germany: The aftermath of the Hamas terror attacks
Many Jews in Germany say they have never felt less secure. They want politicians to take more decisive action.
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Business
The top 2023 German business stories in pictures
The top 2023 German business stories in pictures
A court ruling and its consequences, a billion-euro bankruptcy and German industry gets with the times. DW looks back.
Christmas fails to bring holiday cheer for German retailers
Christmas fails to bring holiday cheer for German retailers
Despite improvement in inflation rates, shoppers in Germany are exercising caution amid looming budget cuts in 2024.
German metalworkers union secures 5.5% wage hike
German metalworkers union secures 5.5% wage hike
IG Metall struck an agreement guaranteeing compensation payouts, shorter work-weeks and job guarantees.
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Science and Environment
Captagon: German bust shows drug becoming common in Europe
Captagon: German bust shows drug becoming common in Europe
The psychostimulant drug is a huge concern in the Middle East and Europe. What is it, and where does it come from?
SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age
SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age
Cyber groomers seek contact with children in VR worlds to exploit or sexually harass them.
COVID-19 rates are rising again — what you need to know
COVID-19 rates are rising again — what you need to know
People are getting infected with COVID subvariant JN.1, but you can protect yourself and others over the holiday season.
Solar, batteries and heat pumps led the green charge in 2023
Solar, batteries and heat pumps led the green charge in 2023
Positive energy trends in 2023 included more solar power, batteries for e-mobility, and heat pumps for heating.
The Dark Side of Bright Nights
The Dark Side of Bright Nights
Light can be deadly. Many animals and plants are threatened by artificial light.
Young people with hypertension -- a growing problem
Young people with hypertension -- a growing problem
More and more under 25s are getting high blood pressure. What can be done to combat it?
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Travel
10 reasons to love Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
10 reasons to love Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was made for holiday fun.
10 reasons to love Germany's Saarland region
10 reasons to love Germany's Saarland region
It may be small, but it's delightful. Let us show you the southwestern German state of Saarland!
Germany's Ore Mountains sparkle at Christmas
Germany's Ore Mountains sparkle at Christmas
Many traditions, which have been maintained for generations, originated in the days when silver was mined in the region.
Sleeper train relaunched between Berlin and Paris
Sleeper train relaunched between Berlin and Paris
Deutsche Bahn said the service is mostly booked out through the holiday period.
10 reasons to love Rhineland-Palatinate
10 reasons to love Rhineland-Palatinate
The western German state boasts beautiful countryside, charming valleys, great wine, rich history and lots of culture.
10 reasons to love Saxony
10 reasons to love Saxony
Here are some of our favorite places to visit in Saxony.
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Sports
Even out of public view, Michael Schumacher's star shines on
Even out of public view, Michael Schumacher's star shines on
A decade after a skiing accident changed his life forever, DW looks back on Michael Schumacher's storied career.
Sport psychology in German football making progress
Sport psychology in German football making progress
Psychology in German football has been under fire recently, but those working in the field feel more positive.
Champions League draw: Bayern Munich face Lazio in last 16
Champions League draw: Bayern Munich face Lazio in last 16
Bayern's reward for topping their Champions League group is a tie against Italian side Lazio. Dortmund play PSV.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Ports in Germany
#DailyDrone: Ports in Germany
Gates to the world: The #DailyDrone flies over some ports in Germany.
#DailyDrone: Burgk Castle
#DailyDrone: Burgk Castle
Back to the Middle Ages - #DailyDrone over Burgk Castle in Thuringia.
#DailyDrone: Heidelberg Thingstätte
#DailyDrone: Heidelberg Thingstätte
Around 40 outdoor theaters were built during the Third Reich as part of a shortlived neo-Pagan movement. Today the #DailyDrone flies over the Heidelberg Thingstätte.
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