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Commerzbank plans job cuts, new goals to fend off UniCredit
The German lender says a takeover bid by Italy's UniCredit would lead to much more drastic job cuts.
Germany: 3 convicted in Michael Schumacher blackmail plot
A court has given a jail sentence to a man who tried to blackmail the family of former racing star Michael Schumacher.
Why do so many hate the Greens?
Germany's Green Party is campaigning for a second term in government. Their time in power has been controversial, with coalition infighting over climate policy and the economy. How did the Greens go from 1980s peace activists to 2020s military hawks? Why are they so hated by some sections of society? And can chancellor candidate Robert Habeck bring them back into government?
Hungary's Orban hosts Germany's AfD leader Alice Weidel
Alice Weidel's visit to Hungary marks the first time Orban has hosted a politician from the far-right German party.
How is Dresden commemorating the 1945 WWII Allied bombing?
Eighty years on, debate continues about whether the Allied raids on Dresden were morally or militarily justified.
Why Germany isn't leading Europe's defense
Germany has pledged to ramp up its military capabilities, but there are many factors holding it back.
DW Africa tours Germany ahead of 2025 elections
As Germans head to the polls, DW Africa takes a tour across the country to explore what issues weigh on voters' minds.
Germany: Train collides with truck in Hamburg, killing 1
A high-speed train collided with a truck loaded with railroad tracks at a crossing. The cause was not immediately clear.
Germany: DAX index hits record high of 22,000 points
Experts put the increased performance down to sinking interest rates, despite the threat of US tariffs.
Are hydrogen trains really the future?
Can Chile become the new superpower in the production of green hydrogen for trains?
Ukraine: Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump officials in Germany
As top Trump officials head to the Munich Security Conference, there is talk of a deal exchanging rare earths for aid.
Transparency International: Corruption is a climate issue
Germany and other countries received their lowest score yet on the global watchdog's "Corruption Perceptions Index."
Sent to South America: Did German Catholics hide abusers?
Priests accused of sexual abuse in Germany went to work overseas as missionaries.
Germany's ambassador condemns raid on Palestinian bookstore
Steffen Seibert said he is "concerned" after two owners of a popular Palestinian bookstore were arrested.
War in eastern Congo escalates amid international hesitancy
Despite comparisons to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there is little push for sanctions or other international measures.
Germany's neoliberal FDP's desperate fight for survival
Germany's neoliberal FDP has often been part of federal governments. But in 2025, it may fail to get into parliament.
Germany: Russian on trial after attack on Ukrainian soldiers
The suspect is said to be a supporter of "exaggerated Russian nationalism" who felt "violated in his national pride."
In eastern Germany, Banda Comunale fights racism with music
Multicultural group Banda Comunale plays concerts to protest nationalist rallies, and give music lessons at schools.
Wind power — controversial but indispensable?
Wind power is praised but also criticized. How can local communities feel properly involved?
Sarah Fleischer: From failure to founder and future pioneer
Sarah Fleischer wants her startup to become Europe's leading recycler of lithium-ion car batteries.
Germany: Refugees stigmatized as anti-migrant wave swells
After deadly knife attacks involving suspects with immigrant backgrounds, immigration has become a key election issue.
Moving house in Germany: An experience like no other!
Michael Müller, our "average German," is moving to a new rented apartment. What challenges will he face?
Germany's Left Party wants to halve billionaires' wealth
The Left has a new plan to tax the rich as Germany prepares to vote, but the chances of it becoming reality are slim.
Defense spending: How to pay for Germany's security?
The German army, the Bundeswehr, will need much more money than before. Where should the funds come from?
Symbols of European democracy in painting
With brush and canvas in hand, Lisa Schoefer travels through Europe to paint landmarks of democracy.
Sri Lanka investigates deaths of British and German tourists
Two young foreign women died after feeling sick in their hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital.
Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe
Moving in Germany, travel tips for Turkey’s Black Sea region and a recipe for Älplermagronen
Did Germany's far right just get closer to power?
Germany’s likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz just shook up the election campaign. He took a major political risk by relying on the far-right AfD for a majority in parliament for the first time. Tens of thousands took to the streets protesting the move. Did Merz just cancel his smooth ride to the chancellory? Or could he break the political paralysis around the AfD’s lifeblood issue: Migration.
Wind powering the energy transition — Global Us
Controversial wind power and Germany’s energy transition. Plus: a founder in the recycling sector.
Did Germany's far right just get closer to power?
Germany’s likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz just shook up the election campaign. He took a major political risk by relying on the far-right AfD for a majority in parliament for the first time. Tens of thousands took to the streets protesting the move. Did Merz just cancel his smooth ride to the chancellory? Or could he break the political paralysis around the AfD’s lifeblood issue: Migration.
Germany still boasts US trade surplus despite industry slump
Berlin's finance minister has suggested negotiating with US President Trump to avoid tariffs as trade surplus grows.
Germany: 16 Indians stopped in migrant smuggling attempt
Germany has beefed up border controls of late as immigration dominates public discourse weeks before an election.
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
A plunging birth rate — is Ukraine losing its future?
Who are Germany's top candidates in the 2025 election?
Germany's political parties have selected their top candidates for the February 23 snap election. Here is the lineup.
Germany: Tesla sales plunge almost 60% in January
Observers have linked Tesla's troubles with CEO Elon Musk's support for the German far right.
Eggs, AI & how to get people to have babies
Why are birth rates falling? And do they ever go back up? Also, a study on eggs — and an email about two horses peeing.
Germany: Nearly 90% of voters fear manipulation
Russia and the United States ranked as the perceived top threats, followed by China.
Germany's conservatives: Closer to Merkel or Trump?
How far to the right will Germany’s Friedrich Merz take Angela Merkel’s conservatives?
German election: Who is the Green Party's Robert Habeck?
Green Party candidate for chancellor Robert Habeck is one of Germany's best-known politicians. He has many enemies.
Where do Europe's far-right parties differ?
Europe's far-right politicians are gaining influence, but they're a disparate bunch. Here's what you need to know.
Germany: Merkel again criticizes Merz over vote with AfD
The former chancellor said it was not right to remain silent after her party relied on votes from the far-right AfD.
Germany: Police suspect Russia behind car vandalism
Authorities suspect the sabotage campaign was aimed at discrediting the Green Party ahead of the federal election.
Old industries amidst crisis and competition — MADE
Can Boeing's new CEO fix its crisis? Can ESA compete? Will German cars recover? What to learn from Indian weddings?
Germany: Police sniff out illicit wild garlic operation
Officers seized a large quantity of wild garlic — a protected springtime plant that is used in the catering industry.
German ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder experiencing burnout
Gerhard Schröder is receiving treatment for burnout and a "pronounced lack of energy," his doctors said.
India-Germany submarine deal: What does it mean for Russia?
German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp will build six submarines for the Indian Navy along with its Indian partner.
Germany's Merz tells DW that AfD 'wants to destroy the CDU'
Friedrich Merz explicitly distanced himself and his party from the far-right AfD after cooperating with them last week.
German president travels to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey
Berlin's reputation has suffered as a result of its steadfast support for Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.
Germany's CDU vows to make AfD 'as small as possible again'
Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU bloc has faced flak for accepting legislative support from the far-right AfD.
Germany: How can hospitals better manage medical waste?
Bonn's University Hospital is a pioneer in sustainability, and clinics across Germany are adopting its disposal methods.
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