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DW reports on a daily basis on political, economic, cultural and sporting news out of Germany; this page collates all recent coverage with "Germany" as a keyword.

Sprachkenntnis bei Ehegattennachzug Symbolbild

German society not as polarized as you'd think, study shows 19.09.2018

Many media outlets tend to assume that Chancellor Angela Merkel's refugee policies have divided the country. But two new studies about the general mood in German society are calling for a closer look.

Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel beim BfV Hans-Georg Maaßen

Opinion: Maassen’s promotion is a further testament to a failing coalition 19.09.2018

The coalition in Berlin has solved its crisis by promoting the disgraced domestic intelligence chief. With politics like this, Merkel and her coalition partners are promoting something else entirely, says Felix Steiner.
Detuschland Menschen in der Hamburger Innenstadt

Berlin and Hamburg lose court battle over Germany's 2011 census 19.09.2018

The 2011 census found that fewer people lived in Germany than previously thought, resulting in less money for Hamburg and Berlin. The city states argued the methods were unfair, but Germany's highest court disagrees.
Hans-Georg Maaßen

German government under fire over Maassen spy chief scandal 19.09.2018

Angela Merkel's governing coalition has decided to sack its controversial head of domestic intelligence by transfering him to a higher post. With no successor on the horizon, the move has drawn jeers around the country.
Deutschland | Wein aus dem Hildesheimer Magdalenengarten

Large German wine harvest expected in 2018 19.09.2018

The unusually hot German summer was a hindrance to many farmers, but Germany's winemakers aren't complaining. Estimates show there'll be no shortage of German wine next year — cheers to that!
Deutschland Hannover AfD Parteitag

Christian and in the AfD? Church leaders say maybe, with caveats 19.09.2018

Professed Christians within Germany's far-right AfD disqualify themselves if they utter racist views, according to Hanover's Protestant bishop. Still, dialogue, although risky, must be kept open, Ralf Meister says.
Der Druck auf Hans-Georg Maassen, Präsident des deutschen Verfassungsschutzes wächst

German press review: Maassen promotion a win for the right 19.09.2018

German media has criticized Angela Merkel's government for promoting Hans-Georg Maassen to a deputy minister role. A number of editorials pointed out that the biggest winner will likely be Germany's far-right AfD.
Frankreich Caen Oleksandr Onyshchenko

Fugitive oligarch and equestrian patron denied German visa 18.09.2018

In Ukraine, oligarch Oleksandr Onyshchenko is a wanted man. For a while it looked like he'd find refuge in northern Germany. He promised investments and big equestrian games in return. But the plan didn't work out.

Deutschland Horst Seehofer und Hans-Georg Maaßen

German domestic intelligence head relieved of duties, but promoted 18.09.2018

Ending an impasse in Angela Merkel's coalition, Hans-Georg Maassen is changing jobs. The move is a compromise between Social Democrats, who demanded his removal, and conservative Interior Minister Horst Seehofer.
Chemnitz Kundgebung Staatenlos

Germany: Iraqi suspect in Chemnitz stabbing released 18.09.2018

The 22-year-old had been detained along with another immigrant on suspicion of stabbing to death a German man in Chemnitz. His lawyer has threatened legal action against those responsible for the unjustified arrest.
Autoabgase aus einem Auspuffrohr

EU launches probe into alleged emissions collusion by German automakers 18.09.2018

EU regulators have opened a probe into whether several German carmakers colluded to hold back the roll-out of car emission control systems. It is the latest in a string of investigations into such alleged malpractices.

Bildergalerie Weinlandschaften in Deutschland - Trauben der Sorte Roter Riesling

Germany’s wine regions 18.09.2018

Wine grape harvest is already in full swing in Germany. Take a trip into the world of Riesling, Müller Thurgau, Silvaner and co.
Europaweite Öffentlichkeitsfahndung nach G20-Tätern

German police launch Europe-wide search for G20 riot suspects 18.09.2018

The "top culprits" are accused of committing crimes during leftist demonstrations at the Hamburg G20 summit in 2017. It comes as one man was arrested in Hamburg, where police conducted raids relating to the protests.
Deutschland Brand in JVA Kleve

German prison fire injures 11 people 18.09.2018

A 26-year-old inmate suffered serious burns after a fire broke out in his cell at a prison in the western German town of Kleve. Although the cause of the fire is still unknown, the head of the prison ruled out suicide.
Deutschland Parteien CSU Parteitag in Nürnberg CSU-Fahnen

Bavaria's Christian Social Union: What you need to know 17.09.2018

Bavarians are known for their independence. The political expression of this is the Christian Social Union — the regional conservative party and feisty southern sibling to Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats.
Deutschland Wahlkampf 2017 CDU & CSU in Bayern | Horst Seehofer & Angela Merkel

Angela Merkel and Bavaria: What Germany's regional election means for the chancellor 17.09.2018

Bavarian conservatives face a historic low result in next month's regional election. But in the short term, a bad result could actually benefit Germany's leading conservative politician, Angela Merkel. DW explains why.
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