Here's what happens when cities ban cars
A citizen-led campaign in Berlin is collecting signatures to create a car‑free center in the German capital. Other European cities show what...Read More
Germany: Couple admits €1.9 million parking meter thefts
A German couple accused of siphoning large quantities of cash from parking meters has confessed in court. Nearly two million euros disappear...Read More
The 'Aryan' myth
Blond, blue-eyed and athletic were features of the ideal "Aryan" according to Nazi ideology. People still associate the term with ...Read More
Car strikes crowd in central Leipzig
Two people were killed and 20 injured when a car drove into a crowd in central Leipzig. The driver, who police identified as a 33-year-old G...Read More
Germany news: Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany’s interio...Read More
Women's Champions League: Bayern fall to Barcelona in semis
Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after losing to Barcelona in the se...Read More
Merz 'not giving up' on Germany's relationship with US
The German chancellor said there was "no connection" between disagreements over the Iran war and the pullout of US troops from Ger...Read More
Trump vows to cut US troops stationed in Germany 'way down'
The US president doubled down on the Pentagon's announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops. Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pis...Read More
Germany news: US troop pullout 'expected' — Pistorius
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Europe must do more for its own security after the US withdrawal announcement. Police have said some v...Read More
Austria: Police arrest suspect over poisoned HiPP baby food
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria for his alleged involvement in an attempt to blackmail a German baby food manufacturer. sour...Read More
Germany news: Greens and CDU agree Baden-Württemberg deal
The state of Baden-Württemberg's Greens and conservatives have forged a coalition deal after weeks of talks. Meanwhile, unions are stagi...Read More
Germany: Lufthansa apologizes for lost Oscar statuette
Lusthansa said it would conduct "an internal review" to find out how the Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talan...Read More
Germany needs no tips from Donald Trump, says Merz's deputy
Germany's vice chancellor says US President Donald Trump has made a mess of the Iran war and that his focus should be on ending it. As f...Read More
Study busts myth: German 'spring fatigue' doesn't exist
Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a...Read More
2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients
Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Pro...Read More
'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics
As the film starring Sandra Hüller is released in Germany, DW talked to director Markus Schleinzer about why women passing as men inspired h...Read More
EU Parliament pushes for bigger long-term budget, new taxes
The European Parliament has backed plans to boost the EU's long-term budget and introduce new taxes to support farming and poorer region...Read More
Germany benefits from work with Ukraine — defense minister
The German defense minister said Ukraine was quick to develop new, battlefield-tested technologies. And the German government announced seve...Read More
Germany's birth rate reached lowest level on record in 2025
As the number of women of childbearing age declines in Germany, birth rates are projected to continue falling. The German Family Association...Read More
Bundesliga games abroad unlikely, but for how long?
New proposals from FIFA will allow domestic leagues to host one game abroad a season. As a result, Europe's football leagues could face ...Read More
Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service
Amid talk of a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. Meanwhile,...Read More
Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict
Germany's Friedrich Merz says Iran has appeared more resilient than the US expected and warned that the conflict is escalating without a...Read More
Germany pensions will fall short of living standards: Merz
Germany's state pension will only give "basic cover" in retirement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned amid hot debate. How ...Read More
Germany news: Söder calls for compulsory military service
The Bavarian state premier has criticized the government's voluntary plan. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the shooting i...Read More
Queer as folk: The gay scandal that shook the German Empire
Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The Eulenburg Affair shook the Germ...Read More
Is Germany's pension system still secure?
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What di...Read More
Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role
German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of ...Read More
Is the far-right AfD misusing its parliamentary questions?
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted thousands of official questions in state parliaments — a right of any elected party. But cri...Read More
German economy growth forecasts halved
Germany's economy continues to falter under the shock of soaring energy prices. In the wake of the Iran war, the German economy minister...Read More
Germany unveils first ever military strategy for Bundeswehr
For the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to prepare Germany for future threats. Large sections of t...Read More
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