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Germany: Deportations are on the rise
Germany: Deportations are on the rise
Germany has increased the number of deportations. An independent agency reports on the treatment of those affected.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany: Teacher injured in Essen school stabbing
Germany: Teacher injured in Essen school stabbing
A suspect was taken into police custody after a teacher was stabbed in the stomach in western Germany.
Germany: Merz urges stronger European role in global affairs
Germany: Merz urges stronger European role in global affairs
The German chancellor is concerned that Europe is not playing the role on the world stage that it should. DW has more.
German coalition disputes welfare state funding
German coalition disputes welfare state funding
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's push for a tougher approach to welfare spending stirred tensions in the German coalition.
India asks Germany for help in search for EU free trade deal
India asks Germany for help in search for EU free trade deal
Johann Wadephul said in Delhi that while others were raising trade barriers, Germany and India should lower them.
Germans are critical of Chancellor Merz and his government
Germans are critical of Chancellor Merz and his government
Germany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz is already almost as unpopular as the previous one.
Germany: Defense commissioner wants mandatory service
Germany: Defense commissioner wants mandatory service
Both men and women should be obliged to serve, but not all in the military, parliament's Bundeswehr commissioner says.
Germany updates: Coalition backs welfare reform, budget plan
Germany updates: Coalition backs welfare reform, budget plan
Germany's coalition leaders reaffirmed their support for the welfare state despite public clashes.
Will Germany change course on sanctioning Israel over Gaza?
Will Germany change course on sanctioning Israel over Gaza?
A growing majority of EU countries want to sanction Israel for its conduct in Gaza. Germany isn't one of them.
Germany: AfD politician Krah testifies in Chinese spy case
Germany: AfD politician Krah testifies in Chinese spy case
Maximilian Krah, of the far-right AfD, has testified in court over a former assistant accused of being a Chinese spy.
Bavaria's Markus Söder brings culinary matters to politics
Bavaria's Markus Söder brings culinary matters to politics
Bavaria's state premier dominates both his state and his party. He may yet harbor ambitions for Germany's top job.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
100 years of this iconic German design school
100 years of this iconic German design school
Bauhaus revolutionized the world of design. How do its innovative ideas live on today?
Were Polish troops in Nazi's military traitors or victims?
Were Polish troops in Nazi's military traitors or victims?
An exhibition in Gdansk tells the story of about 450,000 Poles who had to serve in the Wehrmacht during World War II.
William Kentridge show explores South African roots
William Kentridge show explores South African roots
With the celebrated artist turning 70, a new German exhibition traces Kentridge's decades of artistic reinvention.
'The Haydn Expedition': A very democratic orchestra
'The Haydn Expedition': A very democratic orchestra
The documentary film "The Haydn Expedition" tells the story of artistic freedom and democratic governance.
Taking the 'red pill': From meme to political ideology
Taking the 'red pill': From meme to political ideology
Memes inspired by a cult sci-fi film have developed into a misogynist subculture worldwide.
Skip next section Business
Business
German automakers must embrace mobility at IAA show
German automakers must embrace mobility at IAA show
As the IAA Mobility show gets underway in Munich, the German car industry is facing roadblocks from many sides.
Why some countries want fewer public holidays
Why some countries want fewer public holidays
Some governments have proposed reducing public holidays, claiming it helps budgets and boosts economic growth.
Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory
Germany: Rheinmetall opens new artillery ammunition factory
The new Rheinmetall facility will focus on the 155 mm artillery shells critical to supplying Ukraine.
US tariffs: How one German firm is coping
US tariffs: How one German firm is coping
Skylotec, a specialist in work safety gear, wants to invest in the US, but it can't find the expert staff it needs.
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Science and Environment
Environment minister: Germany must keep on climate course
Environment minister: Germany must keep on climate course
Germany's new environment minister faces challenges in taking forward both domestic and international climate policy.
Germany's Etteln jumps to the top of world's smartest cities
Germany's Etteln jumps to the top of world's smartest cities
How can a small village in Germany be more digital than big cities like Tokyo or Hong Kong?
Why is Europe running out of water?
Why is Europe running out of water?
Heat, drought, and water scarcity have hit Europe. Are there effective solutions?
Desalination doesn't have to be bad for the environment
Desalination doesn't have to be bad for the environment
Drinking from the sea is essential to securing water supply, and need not have negative environmental impacts.
Plans for German lithium mining prompt local protests
Plans for German lithium mining prompt local protests
Germany's lithium reserves are in the focus of mining companies, but locals fear for the region's tourist industry.
The tongue — what's it doing in your mouth?
The tongue — what's it doing in your mouth?
We use our tongue to speak, eat and taste our food. But how does it work, and what exactly does it do all day?
How much screen time is safe for children?
How much screen time is safe for children?
Though there's little data on the issue, there are still a few principles on which most experts agree.
Skip next section Travel
Travel
Green tourism: How Berlin is leading the way
Green tourism: How Berlin is leading the way
Germany's capital draws millions yearly and is easing the strain with eco-hotels, solar boats and sheep-grazed parks.
Where Germany's leaders go on summer vacation
Where Germany's leaders go on summer vacation
Summer means vacation time — not just for Germans, but also for their chancellor.
Insta vs. Reality? A look at Hamburg, Germany
Insta vs. Reality? A look at Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city: What is there to see and do?
Neuschwanstein fairytale castle named UNESCO Heritage Site
Neuschwanstein fairytale castle named UNESCO Heritage Site
The Bavarian castle, which inspired the young Walt Disney, is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
Reality Check: Is Frankfurt as great as it looks?
Reality Check: Is Frankfurt as great as it looks?
Frankfurt has Germany’s most modern skyline — but there's far more to it than skyscrapers.
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Sports
Bundesliga: Can expanded league help competition?
Bundesliga: Can expanded league help competition?
The Women's Bundesliga has expanded to 14 clubs this season but for 12 years only two sides have competed for the title.
Germany suffer shock World Cup qualifying loss to Slovakia
Germany suffer shock World Cup qualifying loss to Slovakia
Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disastrous start as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Slovakia.
Naturalized player signals new era for South Korean football
Naturalized player signals new era for South Korean football
Jens Castrop may become the first South Korea player to have switched nationality, but may have to do national service.
Sex testing in athletics a setback to science?
Sex testing in athletics a setback to science?
Former Spanish hurdler Maria Jose Martinez-Patino speaks to DW about new genetic testing rules in world athletics.
Bundesliga: Leverkusen sack coach ten Hag after two games
Bundesliga: Leverkusen sack coach ten Hag after two games
Ex-Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after only 62 days in charge and one loss.
Germany's road to 2026 World Cup begins: What to know
Germany's road to 2026 World Cup begins: What to know
Germany are looking to win all six of their games this year and book their World Cup spot.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Neues Schloss, Baden-Baden
#DailyDrone: Neues Schloss, Baden-Baden
The new castle is perched high on the Florentinerberg in Baden-Baden. Let us fly you there!
#DailyDrone: Hohenzollern Castle
#DailyDrone: Hohenzollern Castle
Kaiser Wilhelm II once said "the view from Hohenzollern Castle is well worth the trip".
#DailyDrone: Hartenfels Castle
#DailyDrone: Hartenfels Castle
Martin Luther and Tzar Peter I. once stayed here: The #DailyDrone at the Hartenfels Castle.
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