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Germany criticizes late change to EU migrant reforms

Berlin Marathon: Assefa smashes women's world record

German firm to sue EU over ban on polluting cars

Bavaria's leader slams Scholz government ahead of state vote

Last Generation warned against disrupting Berlin Marathon

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German politics

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What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.

Sky Shield: An air defense system for Europe

The Sky Shield air defense system initiated by Germany intends to bolster NATO's protective capacity over Europe.

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (L) and French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu address a press conference during a joint-visit to the Evreux aerial base on September 21, 2023

Germany and France: Still keen on joint defense projects?

Germany and France decided to jointly develop key weapons systems. But several have been abandoned.

Bavaria touts its border police as model for Germany

With state elections coming up and migration on the rise, state premier Markus Söder is stumping for border security.

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In the spotlight

A woman holding a placard calling for a 4-day workweek

Can Germany afford a 4-day workweek?

German workers work less than many others. Now there is talk of cutting working hours even further.

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Fact check: Supporting German children instead of Ukraine?

German organizations allegedly demanded that money be spent on children instead of supporting Ukraine. This is a fake.

Protesters against COVID restrictions on the steps to the Reichstag in Berlin waving Reichsbürger flags on 29 08 2020 in Berlin

Germany: Right-wing hostility toward democracy growing

What makes mainstream German society tick? The latest findings from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation have raised alarm.

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Immigration and German citizenship

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Germany wants to revamp its immigration system and citizenship laws to make it easier for foreign skilled workers to come to the country and fill job vacancies that are at a record high.