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Germany's far-right AfD has stated in its draft election manifesto that it wants to leave the EU and the euro in Brexit-like fashion. What...
Germany's far-right AfD has stated in its draft election manifesto that it wants to leave the EU and the euro. Are they serious — and what...
Loneliness is increasingly becoming a problem among young people, and can have a serious impact on health. A new survey has found that most Germans...
Germany's CDU party, currently the favorite to win Germany's upcoming election, wants to cut unemployment benefits for Ukrainian war refugees. The...
Germany's CDU, currently favorites to lead the next German government, wants to cut unemployment benefits for Ukrainian war refugees, on the grounds...
The German parliament has passed a law aiming to reorganize the health sector, slashing the number of hospitals, boosting clinics and digitalizing...
Lame duck? Not quite: Chancellor Olaf Scholz is determined to use his last weeks in office with a minority government to pass what he believes are...
Germany's next federal election is expected to take place on February 23, 2025. The opposition has accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of stalling, while...
Germany is a multilingual society, but access to health care is often frustrating for people who don't speak German. The government is planning to...
The killing of German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd by the Iranian regime has triggered a wave of outrage among German politicians. But his daughter says...
The killing of German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd by the Iranian regime has triggered a wave of outrage among German politicians. But his daughter says...
German parliament has passed a fundamental reorganization of the health sector, slashing the number of hospitals, boost small clinics and digitalize...
There's a gap between Germany's need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate. Germany's bureaucracy and job...
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is turning 75 and it has reason to celebrate: Trade unions are reporting rising membership and engagement...
Two Israeli-built Heron drones, leased by the Bundeswehr at great expense years ago are still in Israel, apparently being paid for by Germany....
Berlin appears to have stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, even while insisting that there is no ban in place. Observers believe the...
Frankfurt an der Oder, the German city on the border with Poland, is getting ready for yet another major flood. Yet the climate crisis is barely an...
Pollsters appear to show Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly won Tuesday night's debate, scoring points against Donald Trump. But analysts said it...
The new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has won double-digit support in state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. While some of its positions overlap...
The far-right AfD could win eastern state elections, dealing a blow to German democracy and especially the parties that make up Chancellor Olaf...
Germany wants to introduce tougher laws to combat rising knife crime. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser aims to restrict public knife carrying, but...
Polls in eastern Germany show that the new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gaining momentum. While some of its positions overlap with the far...
Polls in eastern Germany show that the brand new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gaining traction. Though its positions overlap with the far...
Germany's Left Party, once the most important socialist voice in the country's political landscape is struggling for survival. Now it has opted to...
Germany is introducing tougher laws to combat rising knife crime. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser aims to restrict public knife carrying, but critics...
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wants to further restrict the carrying of knives in public, to combat a perceived rise in knife crime. The...
Immigrants applying for German citizenship told DW of their disillusionment about the country caused by its tortuous bureaucracy. The experience is...
German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany after they intervened in a spectacular case of kidnapping and torture.
Several authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the...
Several authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' Supreme Courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the...
In emergencies, the chances of survival in Germany vary hugely from state to state, though the country spends a fortune on its healthcare system. The...
Germany's center-right parties want to extend the special border controls introduced for the recent European Championship. But the Interior Ministry...
In Germany, buying, possessing and using guns is strictly regulated. DW looks at the details of gun ownership laws.
In Germany, buying, possessing and using guns is strictly regulated. In fact, a license to carry a gun is only granted in rare cases. DW looks at the...
German cities are calling for new bunkers to be built, to protect the population in the event of war. But critics argue there's no point.
German cities are calling for new bunkers to be built, to protect the population in the event of war. But critics argue there's no point.
As the German government's much-anticipated citizenship reform comes into force, DW outlines the key changes for non-Germans hoping for...
Germany's center-right parties are pushing for stricter measures for refugees from Ukraine, including reduced benefits and job requirements. Critics...
Germany's center-right parties are coming up with new ideas to clamp down on Ukrainian refugees. But critics argue the proposals are counterproductive...
Germany’s BSW, a new populist party, challenges the far-right AfD in the EU elections 2024. Led by Sahra Wagenknecht, former Left Party leader, BSW...
Sahra Wagenknecht, former socialist Left Party parliamentary leader and inveterate populist, is now running with a new party named after herself....
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany's Health Minister Karl Lauterbach was one of the country's most popular politicians. Now he plans to slash the...
The Alternative for Germany has seen turbulent weeks: Top candidates caused outrage by trivializing Nazi crimes and are being investigated for links...
The German government has released a National Action Plan to eliminate homelessness by 2030. Homeless people and charities think the plan is admirable...
Elon Musk has expressed his support for Germany's far-right AfD party. The affection is mutual — except in the small town of Grünheide, where the...
Worldwide, authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' Supreme Courts. As far-right populists gain ground in...
The number of US military personnel stationed in Germany has risen significantly under the presidency of Joe Biden, reflecting heightening tensions in...