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'Babysitter' on trial in scores of child sexual abuse cases

German FM: India has massive climate protection potential

Top court rules Germany can participate in EU COVID fund

German football federation head resigns after World Cup exit

Germany: 14-year-old girl dies after knife attack near Ulm

Germany's Scholz says world faces 'epochal' shift in op ed

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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.

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Germany's dual citizenship reforms 'way overdue'

Germany's government is planning to allow immigrants dual nationality. It's long overdue, say migrants.

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German government urged to address ammunition shortage

The Ukraine war has eaten up the Bundewehr's munitions stockpile, sparking concern among lawmakers and the military.

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Germany presents new strategy to combat antisemitism

The German government has adopted an action plan against antisemitism that is being described as a "milestone."

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RSV surge pressuring German children's hospitals

A respiratory virus is circulating in Germany, hitting the youngest the hardest. But the acute situation was foreseen.

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VR gives a glimpse into life with Long COVID

A Berlin hospital is using virtual reality simulation to give people a sense of what living with Long COVID is like.

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Is Germany's military unfit for action?

German leaders vowed to boost the Bundeswehr. But so far, little seems to have happened. Why is that?

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Opinion: Like Löw, Bierhoff's departure comes too late

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Opinion: Germany no longer an elite team

Jonathan Harding

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Opinion: It's time for countries to leave FIFA

Sarah Wiertz

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The hot-water bottle: A life-changer

As heating is turned down to save gas, DW's Suzanne Cords pays tribute to the good old hot-water bottle.

Germany: More chocolate Santas produced in 2022

More orders from retailers and a growth in the export business led to more chocolate Santas in 2022.

Meinhard von Gerkan: Germany's most famous architect dies

A selection of the designs of his firm, gmp, which include Berlin's Central Station and Tegel Airport.

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