German Chancellor Merz has never been more unpopular
The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and h...Read More
German men need military permit for extended stays abroad
The new military service law requires all men under 45 to seek approval from the Bundeswehr to leave the country for longer than three month...Read More
German, EU finance ministers call for energy windfall tax
The war in Iran has sent oil and gas prices soaring, boosting profits for energy companies, but burdening consumers. The EU is looking for a...Read More
Young German men refusing military service
Military service remains voluntary in Germany. However, with the Bundeswehr needing more soldiers, conscription could soon return. But an in...Read More
Germany's peace movement gears up for its traditional Easter peace marches, overshadowed by war and possible conscription
Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the possible reintr...Read More
Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike
A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war. Meanwhile, protesters are ge...Read More
Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war
Germany's peace movement is gearing up for its traditional Easter peace marches, with the war in the Middle East and the reintroduction ...Read More
Germany news: Lufthansa marks centenary amid testing times
Germany's national air carrier, Lufthansa, is officially 100 years old just ahead of the centenary of its first flight. Meanwhile, annua...Read More
FIFA World Cup: Which German players will make the final cut?
Several players on Germany's national football team have really stood out during the squad's recent test matches ahead of this summe...Read More
Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival
Local authorities have announced that they will cease efforts to guide a young humpback whale to its home waters. Now a restricted area has ...Read More
Germany: Conservatives call cannabis legalization 'a nonstarter' as 2-year report is filed
Conservatives see a two-year report on Germany's partial legalization of cannabis as evidence that it's been a failure. While the fi...Read More
Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment
According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 80% of Syrians living in Germany are to return to their home country within the next three years. Th...Read More
Germany news: New rules to tamp down gasoline price hikes
German gas stations will now only be able to raise pump prices once a day as costs spiral for motorists. Meanwhile, an umbrella group for Ge...Read More
Germany: Stranded humpback whale moving again
Having barely budged the previous night, the whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast for a week finally moved again late Monday. But a...Read More
Sixty-six ways to fix Germany's expensive healthcare system
A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling healthcare costs. But whether the government...Read More
Germany news: Merz and Syrian president talk refugee returns
A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stirred resentment among Germany's Kurdish population who accuse him of human ...Read More
Germany news: Syrian president's visit sparks controversy
A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stirred resentment among Germany's Kurdish population who accuse him of human ...Read More
German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
ZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, which ar...Read More
Germany news: 13-year-old boy killed in Witten stabbing
The boy's mother and another child were seriously injured in what police called a domestic dispute. As Merz and Trump trade barbs, the c...Read More
Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again
The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free. source https://www....Read More
Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They argue that if violati...Read More
DW joins German Culture Council
As of March 2026, DW is once again a member of the German Culture Council. DW’s admission to the Council’s Media Section was unanimously app...Read More
Whale swims to freedom after days stranded on German beach
The whale was first spotted stuck on the beach on Monday. source https://www.dw.com/en/whale-swims-to-freedom-after-days-stranded-on-germa...Read More
Germany’s green reputation hits a crossroads
Germany’s new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid. s...Read More
Is VW eyeing Iron Dome parts production at German plant?
A report in the Financial Times says Volkswagen is considering producing defense components for Israel. A VW spokesperson told DW the compan...Read More
Germany news: Race against time for stranded humpback whale
Efforts to free a humpback whale trapped in shallow waters have so far failed, but wheels are in motion to free the creature. Meanwhile, pol...Read More
Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?
Workers in Germany are increasingly voting for the far-right populist Alternative for Germany party (AfD). Yet the party's platform is n...Read More
Nationwide raids over Berlin arson attack that left thousands without power
German police have launched nationwide raids over a suspected arson attack on Berlin's power grid that affected many thousands. Six mont...Read More
Concerns grow for stranded whale still stuck on German coast
A large whale is fighting for survival off Germany's Baltic coast after becoming trapped in shallow waters. Despite rescue efforts aroun...Read More
Conservatives leading, far right makes gains in state election in western Germany
Projections show that Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in Rhineland-Palatinate in we...Read More
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