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Oliver Pieper

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Why the birth rate in Germany continues to nosedive

Women in Germany are having just 1.35 children on average — a record low level. Does this say something about the country's state of prosperity, or...

04.08.2025 43

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Germany sees loneliness epidemic among young people

"How do I find friends?" is the most common question German influencers get asked on social media. Loneliness has become a pressing issue in...

27.07.2025 65

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Germany debates quota for immigrant students

Education Minister Karin Prien has proposed limiting the number of immigrant children in Germany's schools. This has been met with both approval and...

13.07.2025 97

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Controversial German-Brazilian nuclear agreement turns 50

On June 27, 1975, Germany and Brazil signed a treaty on cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. Despite Germany's nuclear phase out, it still...

28.06.2025 74

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In Germany, discrimination is on the rise

In 2024, more than 11,000 people contacted the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency — mainly to report racism or sexism. These figures are higher than...

05.06.2025 66

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Nazi slogans trigger scandal at German high school

A report of an antisemitic incident at a high school in central Germany last week coincided with the arrest of teenage right-wing extremists. Are...

28.05.2025 78

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Nazi slogans trigger scandal at German school

A report of an antisemitic incident in a high school coincided with the arrest of teenage rightwing extremists last week. Are deeply right-wing...

27.05.2025 37

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Germany grapples with how to deal with far-right AfD

There's growing concern in Germany that society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how far right the AfD is threatens to further...

12.05.2025 45

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Migration: Rescuers suffer from lack of political support

Humanitarian organizations have been saving refugees in the Mediterranean for over a decade. After all this time, they still feel the European Union...

08.05.2025 81

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Germany considers smartphone ban in schools

Many German states are planning to ban smartphones from classrooms. One high school in the North Rhine-Westphalia isn't waiting for a government...

04.05.2025 70

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Search continues for last living Nazi criminals

Eighty years after the end of World War II, time is running out for the criminal prosecution of aging Nazi perpetrators. Could Germany have done more?

13.04.2025 37

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Germany: Sinti and Roma children suffer discrimination

A study on antiziganism in Germany's education sector shows that Sinti and Roma experience hostility from teachers and other children.

03.04.2025 42

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Refugees are stigmatized in Germany, psychologists say

After deadly knife attacks involving suspects with an immigrant background, curbing immigration has come to dominate Germany's election campaign....

10.02.2025 13

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How immigrant voters could determine the German election

More than 7 million eligible voters in Germany have an immigration background. However, studies show they're a neglected demographic, and many have...

29.01.2025 17

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How immigrant voters could determine the German election

More than 7 million eligible voters in Germany have an immigration background. However, studies show they're a neglected demographic, and many have...

27.01.2025 14

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Public health: Businesses seek to cut sick pay in Germany

In Germany, employees miss more than 15 days a year because of illness on average. Now, businesses in Germany are calling for the abolishing of sick...

12.01.2025 38

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German election: Why Elon Musk promotes the far-right AfD

Elon Musk's election appeal for the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) set off a storm of criticism in Germany. But what is everyone up...

31.12.2024 20

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Germany: Colombian care workers will not be deported

The case of 10 Colombian care workers has caused outrage in Germany where there's a desperate shortage of nursing staff. Experts say it illustrates...

24.12.2024 33

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Germany: Colombian care workers still face deportation

The case of 10 Colombian care workers has caused outrage in Germany where there's a desperate shortage of nursing staff. Experts say it illustrates...

24.12.2024 8

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Germany relies on immigrants to ease child care crisis

Germany has a shortfall of some 125,000 skilled workers in its day care centers. A kindergarten in Cologne has found a solution, hiring trained...

18.11.2024 8

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Germany relies on immigrants to ease child care crisis

Germany has a shortfall of some 125,000 skilled workers in its day care centers. A kindergarten in Cologne has found a solution, hiring trained...

18.11.2024 16

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Germany relies on immigrants to ease child day care crisis

Germany has a shortfall of some 125,000 skilled workers in its day care centers. A kindergarten in Cologne has found a solution, hiring trained...

17.11.2024 6

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At Rio G20 summit, Olaf Scholz looking for trade allies

In these politically difficult times, Germany is looking for partners in South America willing to seal the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Time is...

17.11.2024 16

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German coalition's demise hits unsettled nation

The coalition government has collapsed at a moment when Germany's mood is already down. Many people are feeling unsettled by multiple crises.

09.11.2024 7

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German coalition's demise hits unsettled nation

The coalition government has collapsed at a moment when Germany's mood is already down. Many people are feeling unsettled by multiple crises.

09.11.2024 7

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Germans fear rising cost of living

Inflation, migration, expensive housing — these are the things that most people in Germany are worried about, according to the latest study...

09.10.2024 4

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Immigrants in eastern Germany ask: Leave or stay?

The far-right AfD, leading in some polls, has campaigned aggressively against immigrants in state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg....

21.09.2024 2

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Immigrants in eastern Germany ask: Leave or stay?

The far-right AfD, leading in some polls, has campaigned aggressively against immigrants in elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg. But...

21.09.2024 9

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Students want to strip Adolf Hitler of honorary citizenship

Thousands of German towns and municipalities once made Adolf Hitler an honorary citizen, and many have still not distanced themselves from the Nazi...

08.09.2024 18

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Germany: Immigrants in east wary of rising far-right AfD

The far-right AfD could become the leading party in Germany’s state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, raising concerns among many immigrants....

29.08.2024 3

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Germany: Immigrants in east wary of rising far-right AfD

The far-right AfD could become the strongest party in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. Most immigrants are worried - but not all of them.

28.08.2024 2

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