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Israel may be using German-leased Heron war drones

Two Israeli-built Heron drones, leased by the Bundeswehr at great expense years ago are still in Israel, apparently being paid for by Germany....

04.10.2024 30

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Germany slows arms exports to Israel — without admitting it

Berlin appears to have stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, even while insisting that there is no ban in place. Observers believe the...

27.09.2024 20

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German border city prepares for flood

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...

21.09.2024 30

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US election: Harris puts Trump on defensive in fiery debate

Pollsters appear to show Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly won Tuesday night's debate, scoring points against Donald Trump. But analysts said it...

12.09.2024 60

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What is Germany's populist BSW party?

The new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has won double-digit support in state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. While some of its positions overlap...

03.09.2024 60

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German government's future in danger in regional elections

The far-right AfD could win eastern state elections, dealing a blow to German democracy and especially the parties that make up Chancellor Olaf...

29.08.2024 60

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Germany wants to get tough on knife crime with stricter laws

Germany wants to introduce tougher laws to combat rising knife crime. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser aims to restrict public knife carrying, but...

25.08.2024 50

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Why the populist BSW is gaining ground in eastern Germany

Polls in eastern Germany show that the new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gaining momentum. While some of its positions overlap with the far...

23.08.2024 5

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Why the populist BSW is gaining ground in eastern Germany

Polls in eastern Germany show that the brand new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gaining traction. Though its positions overlap with the far...

23.08.2024 10

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Germany's Left Party on the brink of oblivion

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...

20.08.2024 40

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Germany getting tough on knife crime

Germany is introducing tougher laws to combat rising knife crime. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser aims to restrict public knife carrying, but critics...

19.08.2024 40

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Germany getting tough on knife crime

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wants to further restrict the carrying of knives in public, to combat a perceived rise in knife crime. The...

18.08.2024 40

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Immigrants frustrated at German citizenship bureaucracy

Immigrants applying for German citizenship told DW of their disillusionment about the country caused by its tortuous bureaucracy. The experience is...

28.07.2024 40

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Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany

German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany after they intervened in a spectacular case of kidnapping and torture.

27.07.2024 20

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Germany moves to protect top court against far right

Several authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the...

23.07.2024 30

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Germany moves to protect Supreme Court against far right

Several authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' Supreme Courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the...

23.07.2024 20

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Germany's ailing emergency healthcare service needs a revamp

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...

21.07.2024 30

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Germany debates extending Euro 2024 border controls

Germany's center-right parties want to extend the special border controls introduced for the recent European Championship. But the Interior Ministry...

16.07.2024 10

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Where does Germany stand on gun control?

In Germany, buying, possessing and using guns is strictly regulated. DW looks at the details of gun ownership laws.

15.07.2024 20

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Gun control and firearms possession in Germany

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...

14.07.2024 10

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Civil protection: Calls for Germany to build new bunkers

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.

02.07.2024 30

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Germany plans new war bunkers

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.

02.07.2024 60

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Germany's citizenship reform takes effect

As the German government's much-anticipated citizenship reform comes into force, DW outlines the key changes for non-Germans hoping for...

26.06.2024 90

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Germany's center right gets tough on Ukrainian refugees

Germany's center-right parties are pushing for stricter measures for refugees from Ukraine, including reduced benefits and job requirements. Critics...

25.06.2024 20

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German center-right gets tough on Ukrainian refugees

Germany's center-right parties are coming up with new ideas to clamp down on Ukrainian refugees. But critics argue the proposals are counterproductive...

24.06.2024 10

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BSW: Germany's new populists challenge the far-right AfD

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...

10.06.2024 20

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BSW: Germany's new populists challenge the far-right AfD

Sahra Wagenknecht, former socialist Left Party parliamentary leader and inveterate populist, is now running with a new party named after herself....

03.06.2024 50

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How to fix Germany's ailing healthcare system

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...

01.06.2024 90

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Germany: Far-right AfD stumbles ahead of EU election

The Alternative for Germany has seen turbulent weeks: Top candidates caused outrage by trivializing Nazi crimes and are being investigated for links...

29.05.2024 10

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How Germany plans to end homelessness

The German government has released a National Action Plan to eliminate homelessness by 2030. Homeless people and charities think the plan is admirable...

12.05.2024 60

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Germany: Far-right AfD, Elon Musk share complex relationship

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...

16.03.2024 20

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Germany: How to protect the Supreme Court?

Worldwide, authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' Supreme Courts. As far-right populists gain ground in...

29.02.2024 10

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US military in Germany: What you need to know

The number of US military personnel stationed in Germany has risen significantly under the presidency of Joe Biden, reflecting heightening tensions in...

29.02.2024 300

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