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Meet Germany's new government

Meet Germany's new government

Germany's new government is in place. However, some of the appointments are surprising

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Politics

Germany updates: Merz govt to reject more asylum-seekers

Germany updates: Merz govt to reject more asylum-seekers

Germany's new government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, plans to boost border police for stricter migration policies.

Politics05/07/2025May 7, 2025

How will Germany's new government tackle climate issues?

How will Germany's new government tackle climate issues?

Climate issues took a back seat during Germany's election campaign. Will that change under the new government?

Climate05/07/2025May 7, 2025

How Merz aims to regain Germany's standing on foreign issues

How Merz aims to regain Germany's standing on foreign issues

Can Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz restore trust at home and reclaim the country's global influence?

Politics05/06/2025May 6, 202503:19 min

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stumbles into office

Friedrich Merz is Germany's new head of government. He needed an unprecedented second vote for the necessary majority.

Politics05/06/2025May 6, 2025

Bundestag elects Merz as German chancellor in 2nd vote

Bundestag elects Merz as German chancellor in 2nd vote

Friedrich Merz has secured a majority in the second round of voting at the German Bundestag.

Politics05/07/2025May 7, 2025

Germany sees new debate over possible ban of the AfD

Germany sees new debate over possible ban of the AfD

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has classified the AfD, as "confirmed right-wing extremist." What does this mean?

Politics05/06/2025May 6, 2025

Why is Friedrich Merz so unpopular with the public?

Why is Friedrich Merz so unpopular with the public?

Most Germans don't trust CDU chief Friedrich Merz — not least because of his approach to the far-right AfD.

Politics05/06/2025May 6, 2025

Scholz bows out as German chancellor

Scholz bows out as German chancellor

The German armed forces honored the outgoing chancellor with a farewell ceremony.

Politics05/06/2025May 6, 202501:31 min

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Culture and Society

Women at the pulpit

Women at the pulpit

Catholic women expect the next Pope to make a clear commitment to gender equality.

Religion05/06/2025May 6, 202502:24 min

End of World War II: 'They hanged their children'

End of World War II: 'They hanged their children'

As a US soldier, George Leitmann, helped liberate Germany. Eighty years on, he is warning against the return of fascism.

History05/06/2025May 6, 2025

How Hitler's favorite artists stayed successful after WWII

How Hitler's favorite artists stayed successful after WWII

From Wieland Wagner to Arno Breker, many musicians and artists benefited from Nazism. How did this happen?

History05/06/2025May 6, 2025

My family and the Nazis

My family and the Nazis

A Polish forced laborer was executed by the Nazis in 1942 after a German woman testified against him.

Society05/03/2025May 3, 202512:33 min

Germany: Church asylum requests rise as protection dwindles

Germany: Church asylum requests rise as protection dwindles

Requests for church asylum have almost quadrupled in some places, Germany's Protestant Church says.

Migration04/27/2025April 27, 2025

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Business

German insolvencies rise amid runaway costs and inflation

German insolvencies rise amid runaway costs and inflation

Corporate insolvencies increased significantly in Germany and other Western European countries in 2024.

Business05/06/2025May 6, 202502:31 min

Cow AI: How robots are changing cattle farming

Cow AI: How robots are changing cattle farming

Amid a skilled labor shortage, more and more farmers are turning to AI-powered robots to care for their livestock.

Business05/05/2025May 5, 202502:35 min

Can Europe wean itself off US credit card firms?

Can Europe wean itself off US credit card firms?

As US card giants dominate European cashless payments, the ECB warns about the risks of such a dependence.

Business05/03/2025May 3, 2025

TikTok faces €530 million EU fine over China data transfers

TikTok faces €530 million EU fine over China data transfers

An investigation found that TikTok was transferring data to China in violation of strict EU privacy rules.

Technology05/02/2025May 2, 2025

Why EU, US companies are keeping trademark rights in Russia

Why EU, US companies are keeping trademark rights in Russia

Many Western companies said they would leave Russia after it invaded Ukraine. But some are keeping their options open.

Business05/01/2025May 1, 2025

New German government weighs hiking minimum wage

New German government weighs hiking minimum wage

Though a boost to €15 an hour would mean more money for workers, some say it could contribute to increased inflation.

Business04/30/2025April 30, 202502:24 min

Small German breweries fight for survival as costs rise

Small German breweries fight for survival as costs rise

Small German breweries are being forced to close because of high energy costs and declining beer consumption.

Business04/30/2025April 30, 202502:46 min

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Science and Environment

UN report says aid cuts led to global development slowdown

UN report says aid cuts led to global development slowdown

Iceland topped the human development index ranking, with Germany at fifth place.

Health05/06/2025May 6, 2025

How speaking multiple languages changes your brain

How speaking multiple languages changes your brain

Research shows that learning new languages changes the brain structure and function. Does it mean polyglots are smarter?

Education05/05/2025May 5, 2025

Depression treated with psychedelics in promising trials

Depression treated with psychedelics in promising trials

A Brazilian science team has turned a plant used in Indigenous rituals into a psychedelic depression treatment.

Health05/04/2025May 4, 202501:54 min

Fact check: Did solar power cause the Iberian blackout?

Fact check: Did solar power cause the Iberian blackout?

As the investigation into the blackout in Spain and Portugal continues, there is speculation renewables were the cause.

Technology05/02/2025May 2, 2025

Robot chef revolutionizes hospital catering

Robot chef revolutionizes hospital catering

A new kitchen robot is causing quite a stir in a hospital canteen in Germany.

Business05/02/2025May 2, 202506:11 min

What caused Beethoven's deafness?

What caused Beethoven's deafness?

Scientists have examined composer Ludwig van Beethoven's hair to uncover what may have caused his hearing loss.

Science05/01/2025May 1, 202506:40 min

Ancient eruptions discovered in northern Bavaria

Ancient eruptions discovered in northern Bavaria

Scientists are uncovering long-lost volcanoes in Bavaria’s forests – one crater at a time

Science04/29/2025April 29, 202506:09 min

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Travel

Mallorca: Spanish island braces for busy tourist season

Mallorca: Spanish island braces for busy tourist season

Locals are fed up with Mallorca's mass tourism. They say they are being priced out of the housing market.

Travel04/07/2025April 7, 2025

How US tourism is affected by Trump's policies

How US tourism is affected by Trump's policies

Disputes with neighboring countries, barriers to entry and an increased risk of deportation are impacting US tourism.

Travel04/04/2025April 4, 2025

Czech Republic: The end of the 'Knödelexpress'?

Czech Republic: The end of the 'Knödelexpress'?

The railway line connecting Prague to Kiel is a legend among train enthusiasts because of its exceptional fresh food.

Travel03/13/2025March 13, 202501:57 min

Tips for a day in northern Germany's Wadden Sea

Tips for a day in northern Germany's Wadden Sea

What to do on a day trip to the unique sand and mud flats that make up the ecological wonder of Germany's Wadden Sea.

Travel03/05/2025March 5, 202505:20 min

Explore Berlin on a budget

Explore Berlin on a budget

The German capital is a tourist magnet. DW takes you on a thrifty tour of the best things to do in Berlin.

Travel01/29/2025January 29, 202505:36 min

Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?

Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?

Photos of Heidelberg on Instagram look so romantic. But what is the reality on the ground?

Travel01/20/2025January 20, 202504:08 min

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Sports

Are German teenage boys falling out of love with football?

Are German teenage boys falling out of love with football?

Fewer and fewer young people in Germany are sticking with football at a crucial age in their sporting development.

Sports05/07/2025May 7, 2025

Hansi Flick at Barcelona: A great coaching return

Hansi Flick at Barcelona: A great coaching return

After a troubling time in charge of the Germany national team, Hansi Flick has reinvented himself as coach of Barcelona.

Sports05/07/2025May 7, 2025

How Bayern Munich won back the Bundesliga

How Bayern Munich won back the Bundesliga

Germany's perennial football champions have added a 33rd Bundesliga title. But who and what made it happen?

Sports05/04/2025May 4, 2025

Xabi Alonso to swap Bayer Leverkusen for Real Madrid?

Xabi Alonso to swap Bayer Leverkusen for Real Madrid?

After two and a half very successful years in Germany, Xabi Alonso looks set to return to his native Spain.

Soccer05/02/2025May 2, 2025

Sport in Germany under the Nazis: Ideology and propaganda

Sport in Germany under the Nazis: Ideology and propaganda

What did sport mean to the Nazis? How did they view the Olympic Games? And what sporting opportunities did Jews have?

History05/01/2025May 1, 2025

Real Madrid's Rüdiger punished for throwing ice at referee

Real Madrid's Rüdiger punished for throwing ice at referee

German football defender Antonio Rüdiger has been handed a six match ban after throwing ice at a referee.

Sports04/28/2025April 28, 2025

Soccer and mental health taboos

Soccer and mental health taboos

Professional soccer players with mental health issues could be helped by permanent psychological support at clubs.

Health04/28/2025April 28, 202504:40 min

German finger wrestlers battle for championship glory

German finger wrestlers battle for championship glory

Dislocated digits are not uncommon in the traditional sport of Fingerhakeln, popular in southern Germany.

Sports04/28/2025April 28, 2025

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DAILY DRONE

#DailyDrone: St. Trudpert

#DailyDrone: St. Trudpert

Need some peace and quiet? Today, the #DailyDrone visits a former hermitage in the Black Forest.

Travel11/02/2016November 2, 201601:01 min

#DailyDrone: Belchen

#DailyDrone: Belchen

With over 300,000 visitors annually it is one of the most popular attractions in the Black Forest.

Travel10/04/2016October 4, 201601:19 min

#DailyDrone: Lake Titisee, Black Forest

#DailyDrone: Lake Titisee, Black Forest

Titisee is both a town and a lake in the Black Forest region. Today, the #DailyDrone visits this travel destination.

Travel11/02/2016November 2, 201600:41 min

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