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Cameroonian women awarded German-Africa Prize 2023

SocietyDecember 1, 2023
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News

December 2, 2023

Heavy snows hit southern Germany, flights in Munich canceled

November 30, 2023

Germany: AfD's Höcke trial moved to more prominent court

November 30, 2023

Germany: McCann prime suspect in court for new charges

November 30, 2023

German court rules federal government violated climate law

November 30, 2023

Germany unveils law for faster migrant returns

November 30, 2023

Germany: Teens allegedly planned Christmas market attack

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Reports & Analysis

A woman and a man stand in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and take a selfie, Germany.

How to travel in Germany — a compact guide

How to travel in Germany — a compact guide

Planning a trip to Germany? Here's what you need to know to have a great vacation.
TravelDecember 1, 2023
Shoppers walk by a closed Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof

How will Signa's insolvency affect Germany?

How will Signa's insolvency affect Germany?

The Galeria department store chain is the focus of most concern, but the real estate sector may also be in trouble.
BusinessNovember 30, 2023
'Wanderer above the Sea of Fog' (oil on canvas, 1818) by Casper David Friedrich features a bare-headed man with a walking stick seen from behind, as he stands on rocks overlooking a valley shrouded in fog

Why a Caspar David Friedrich sketchbook cannot leave Germany

Why a Caspar David Friedrich sketchbook cannot leave Germany

With a Caspar David Friedrich sketchbook being sold at auction, DW takes a closer look at the painter's life and work.
ArtsNovember 30, 2023
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A closer look

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.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius answers audience questions along with his Dutch counterpart, Kajsa Ollongren

NATO militaries struggling to spend their budgets

NATO militaries struggling to spend their budgets

Arms makers met officials in Berlin to vent their shared frustration: how to spend better amid pressure to spend more.
PoliticsDecember 1, 2023
German President Steinmeier (left) traveled to Doha to speak with Qatari officials but was left waiting at the door of his plane

Germany's Steinmeier left waiting on tarmac in Qatar

Germany's Steinmeier left waiting on tarmac in Qatar

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier made a whirlwind trip to Qatar, but the three-hour visit didn't start as planned.
PoliticsNovember 29, 2023
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What is Germany's debt brake?

What is Germany's debt brake?

Closing the gap with new loans is prohibited by the constitution — thanks to the country's debt brake.
PoliticsNovember 29, 2023
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In the spotlight

The German U17 team celebrate a win

Under-17 World Cup: Light in German football darkness?

Germany's U17 team has a chance to win the World Cup, but it doesn't mean much for the future of Germany's first team.
SoccerNovember 30, 2023
A person walks past a "#COP28" sign

COP28: What to expect from the UN climate summit

After a year of record temperatures, oil giant UAE is hosting the UN climate summit to stave off climate catastrophe.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 29, 2023
Cerrejón mine

How Colombia's dirty coal fuels Germany's energy transition

Open-pit coal mining in Colombia's EL Cerrejon — now the mine is scheduled for expansion.
Human RightsNovember 29, 2023
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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.

Granada Informeller EU-Gipfel | Kanzler Scholz und Meloni

Italian PM Meloni, German Chancellor Scholz meet in Berlin

Italian PM Meloni, German Chancellor Scholz meet in Berlin

The two leaders hope face-to-face time will help them find some common ground on immigration.
PoliticsNovember 22, 202301:38 min
Olaf Scholz (m) chatting with young professionals in the Matti Café in Bengaluru

Changes to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect

Changes to Germany's skilled immigration rules take effect

The rules for immigrants from non-EU countries are set to gradually change starting November 18, 2023.
MigrationNovember 18, 2023
Refugees waiting outside a reception center in Lower Saxony

Germany wants to cut benefits for refugees

Germany wants to cut benefits for refugees

With many cities overwhelmed by the number of migrants coming in, the government has now announced changes.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2023
Christiana Bukalo, a young woman with long hair stands at a window, looking at the camera

Stateless in Germany 'denied the right to have rights'

Stateless in Germany 'denied the right to have rights'

The government wants to make naturalization easier. But nothing will change for the 126,000 stateless people in Germany.
SocietyOctober 28, 2023
Pharmacist Najeeb Sayed Ahmad, wearning a white coat, stands in his pharmacy next to another man, and looks at a piece of paper

Anti-immigrant sentiment on the rise in Germany

Anti-immigrant sentiment on the rise in Germany

Anti-migration parties are gaining ground in Germany even in places which have benefited from new immigrants.
MigrationOctober 25, 202303:05 min
A file photo of a deportation flight departing Germany

Germany: Cabinet approves plan to speed up deportations

Germany: Cabinet approves plan to speed up deportations

The move comes as the government faces criticism from voters over inaction as arrivals boom.
Rule of LawOctober 25, 2023
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Berliner Philharmonie concert hall turns 60

The Berliner Philharmonie is Hans Scharoun's masterpiece. Sixty years later, DW finds out why it was so shocking.
LifestyleNovember 28, 202304:22 min
A view of the Christmas market in Essen

Germany's beautiful Christmas markets

Around 2,500 festive fairs take place each year in Germany. Here are our top picks.
TravelNovember 28, 20239 images
People walk through the Frankfurt airport.

10 reasons to love the German state of Hesse

The central German state of Hesse has it all: lush nature, bustling cities, a rich history and a vibrant cultural scene.
TravelNovember 24, 202310 images
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