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Germany

The European Union's most populous member and most powerful economy, the world's second-most prolific exporter, the birthplace of protestantism, and DW's home country, of course.

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.

Deutschland | Hitzewelle: Kühlungsborn an der Ostsee

Europe battles heatwave amid coronavirus pandemic 09.08.2020

Western Europe is seeing record-breaking temperatures of nearly 40 degrees Celsius as people flock to cool off at beaches and lakes. There are concerns about COVID-19 social distancing in popular tourist spots.
BdTD | Libanon | Ein Demonstrant schwenkt die libanesische Flagge vor der Bereitschaftspolizei

Beirut blast: Donors push for reforms in return for pledged money 09.08.2020

International donors pledged "not to let the Lebanese people down" after the Beirut blast, but said the government needed to commit to reforms. Germany said over €200 million was raised at the UN-backed donor conference.
Alsdorf | Missbrauchsfall in Bergisch Gladbach - Polizei untersucht Haus eines Verdächtigen

Child sex abuse trial: The horrors of Bergisch Gladbach 09.08.2020

Last fall, a routine search of Jörg L.’s home triggered an investigation into a criminal pedophile network with tens of thousands of suspects. The trial of the central suspect now begins in Cologne.
Symbolbild Coronavirus & Mundschutz

How the coronavirus has spurred change in Germany 09.08.2020

Subsidies and digitalization: The coronavirus crisis has shown that some changes can be implemented faster than once thought — politically, economically and socially.
Frankfurt Flughafen Paar Umarmung Coronakrise

Coronavirus travel: Germany allows non-married couples to reunite 08.08.2020

Unmarried partners of German residents in many non-EU countries have not been allowed to visit their loved ones since March. But Germany has announced this will change from Monday, after pressure from the EU and online.
Deutschland Wildschweinbesuch auf Badewiese am Teufelssee

Nude Berlin sunbather filmed chasing after laptop-thieving wild boar 07.08.2020

Video of the man, who was at a popular lake for nudists, went viral on social media. The sunbather unashamedly chased after the boar after it made off with a yellow bag containing his laptop.

Deutschland Coronavirus - Berlin | Schlange stehen

Germans concerned at rise in COVID-19 cases, poll shows 07.08.2020

A recent survey finds most Germans agree with mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers coming into the country from high-risk areas. They also want stricter penalties for those who do not wear masks where required.

Deutschland Prozess gegen Anwalt von erfundenem NSU-Opfer

German lawyer tried for fabricating victim of far-right attack 07.08.2020

The man allegedly invented the victim of a 2004 terrorist attack in Cologne in order to collect over €200,000 in state cash. He is also being tried for a similar crime in relation to the Love Parade disaster in 2010. 

Deutschland Wirtschaft l US-Repräsentantenhaus stimmt für Sanktionen gegen Nord Stream 2

Nord Stream 2: US senators threaten German port with 'crushing' sanctions 07.08.2020

Three Republican senators have ordered Murkan Port on the island of Rugen to stop assisting Russian vessels constructing the final sections of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

Köln Sexworker Demo | Elena

Coronavirus in Germany: How a Romanian sex worker is affected by prostitution ban 07.08.2020

Prostitutes across Germany have been taking to the streets to demand the lifting of a coronavirus-related ban on sex work. Many of them are from eastern Europe and can no longer send money home to their families.
DEutschland | Schulbeginn in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Germany closes two schools due to fresh coronavirus outbreaks 07.08.2020

Days after schools in one German state re-opened their doors, hundreds of students have been sent home once again. Isolated COVID-19 cases are to blame.
Symbolbild I Corona-Folgen für die Wirtschaft

Germany: Trade and production surges after coronavirus 07.08.2020

New statistics show important economic markers are all up after the economy took a major hit from the pandemic. Hopes are growing for a recovery in Germany and the Eurozone.
Deutschland | Coronavirus | 75 Jahre Kriegsende | Berlin

Are Berliners packing up and leaving the city to flee the coronavirus? 06.08.2020

Media reports show that many New Yorkers, Londoners and Parisians are moving to the countryside to escape the pandemic. But what about Berliners?

Belgien Coronavirus Testzentrum Antwerpen

Travelers to Germany to do mandatory coronavirus test — or pay up to €25,000 06.08.2020

The number of new COVID-19 infections in a single day has risen to over 1,000 again in Germany. One possible reason is travelers coming from high-risk areas. From next Saturday they will be required to take a test.
Hannover | Fall Maddie | Polizei durchsucht Kleingarten

Madeleine McCann: German suspect likely to lose rape case appeal 06.08.2020

The European Court of Justice attorney general said the suspect will face conviction stemming from a previous rape case. It could have a massive effect on his standing in the Madeleine McCann case.

Deutschland Corona-Teststelle am Flughafen Schönefeld

Germany requires coronavirus tests for arrivals — what you need to know 06.08.2020

Germany has announced that all arrivals arriving from risk areas will have to undergo a coronavirus test upon entering the country, beginning on Saturday. DW explains what this means for travelers to Germany.
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