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Unpacking Germany’s campaign for a UN Security Council seat
Unpacking Germany’s campaign for a UN Security Council seat
Germany’s government is campaigning vigorously for a seat in Wednesday’s UN Security Council election.Politics06/02/2026June 2, 2026Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany news: Poverty rises to new high, charity group says
Germany news: Poverty rises to new high, charity group says
Poverty in Germany appears to be rising, with one charity group warning of a “crisis-like situation.” DW has more.Politics06/02/2026June 2, 2026
Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey
Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey
Applications for German citizenship grew in 2024 after the government changed the rules to allow dual citizenship. Politics06/02/2026June 2, 2026
EU reaches deal on ‘return hubs’ for rejected asylum-seekers
EU reaches deal on ‘return hubs’ for rejected asylum-seekers
The deal involves sending people whose asylum applications have been rejected to third countries.Migration06/02/2026June 2, 2026
Germany news: Migration to Germany falls sharply in 2025
Germany news: Migration to Germany falls sharply in 2025
Meanwhile, a court in Düsseldorf has sentenced a man to life in prison over an Islamist attack. DW has the latest.Politics06/01/2026June 1, 2026
Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces
Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces
Baden-Württemberg expands restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and zoos.Rule of Law06/01/2026June 1, 2026
National interests always shape security: German minister
National interests always shape security: German minister
Germany’s deputy defense minister spoke to DW about how Berlin is boosting security ties with Indo-Pacific nations.Conflicts06/01/2026June 1, 202607:51 min
What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban
What Hungary must do to receive EU funds frozen under Orban
Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government must deliver on several commitments to free up over €16 billion in EU funds.Politics05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Threats, abuse to German mayors hurting local government
Threats, abuse to German mayors hurting local government
Mayors are quitting or forgoing reelection campaigns, leaving towns leaderless and threatening local-level democracy.Politics05/31/2026May 31, 202609:50 min
International aid cuts complicate Congo’s Ebola epidemic
International aid cuts complicate Congo’s Ebola epidemic
German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread after years of development aid cuts.Politics05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties
Russia recalls Armenia ambassador over EU ties
The recall comes a day after Putin warned Armenia against seeking EU membership and mentioned the “Ukrainian scenario.” Politics05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
Two lawmakers told DW that the visit of a German delegation to Taipei was important for expanding economic partnerships.Politics05/29/2026May 29, 2026Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Hindu life in Germany: Inside Berlin’s newest Hindu temple
Hindu life in Germany: Inside Berlin’s newest Hindu temple
Follow a student living in Berlin as she helps open Germany’s largest Hindu temple.Religion06/02/2026June 2, 202608:33 min
Wim Wenders asks: Should movies be re-edited post-release?
Wim Wenders asks: Should movies be re-edited post-release?
Nastassja Kinski wants Wenders to remove a scene from “The Wrong Move,” in which she appeared topless at the age of 13.Film06/02/2026June 2, 2026
The Fuggers: Money, power and intrigue in the Middle Ages
The Fuggers: Money, power and intrigue in the Middle Ages
Jakob Fugger influenced world politics and was a brilliant networker — 500 years ago in Augsburg, Bavaria. Culture06/01/2026June 1, 202612:18 min
Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
Mozart the idol: Searching for beauty in times of crisis
In times of war and destruction, people often invoke the ideals of the classical era. An escape from reality?Music06/01/2026June 1, 2026
Vaping becoming more popular among young Germans
Vaping becoming more popular among young Germans
E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among German youth, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Society05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
Swing Youth: In Nazi Germany, jazz was an act of defiance
As the Nazis clamped down on expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth to rebel.History05/31/2026May 31, 2026
Yayoi Kusama: Dots, mirrors, infinity
Yayoi Kusama: Dots, mirrors, infinity
A major Cologne show reexamines Yayoi Kusama: Dots, fear and infinity.Culture05/30/2026May 30, 202604:39 min
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany
The government wants to attract more filmmakers and make Germany a “global player” in onscreen entertainment.Film05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Beyond exoticism: Amazonia in Bonn
Beyond exoticism: Amazonia in Bonn
An exhibition in Bonn presents Amazonia through Indigenous perspectives instead of exotic clichés.Culture05/30/2026May 30, 202603:30 minSkip next section Business
Business
Who owns the billions in Germany’s ‘forgotten accounts’?
Who owns the billions in Germany’s ‘forgotten accounts’?
Abandoned bank accounts worth billions are piling up and the German government is unsure how to deal with the problem.Business06/02/2026June 2, 2026
When using power pays money
When using power pays money
Europe is regularly dealing with negative electricity costs. It could mean you get paid when you charge your car.Business06/01/2026June 1, 202606:36 min
The German town that prints its own money to cut emissions
The German town that prints its own money to cut emissions
It started as a school project in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the “Chiemgauer” currency helps cut local emissions.Nature and Environment06/01/2026June 1, 2026
Germany signs Canadian LNG deal to cut energy risks
Germany signs Canadian LNG deal to cut energy risks
Germany and Canada move toward a major LNG deal as both seek stronger ties amid uncertainty in Washington.Business05/29/2026May 29, 202601:20 min
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany.Business05/27/2026May 27, 2026
Germany’s Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
Germany’s Dr. Wolff cosmetics company is going all in on AI
This medium-sized, family-run business encourages its employees to embrace artificial intelligence to stay competitive.Business05/25/2026May 25, 2026Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn’t get the memo
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn’t get the memo
Every cell in the body copies DNA the same way. A bacterial protein just did something scientists had never seen before.Science06/01/2026June 1, 2026
Protests temporarily close one of Europe’s key Alpine routes
Protests temporarily close one of Europe’s key Alpine routes
Locals say traffic on the Brenner route is out of control and is severely impacting quality of life.Nature and Environment05/30/2026May 30, 202601:40 min
Experts: Germany’s progress on climate goals insufficient
Experts: Germany’s progress on climate goals insufficient
The Council of Experts on Climate Change says Germany has both accomplished and failed to meet its climate goals.Nature and Environment05/29/2026May 29, 2026
Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in livers — study
Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in livers — study
A research team in Germany thinks it has identified how pigeons use magnetic fields to navigate with reduced visibility.Science05/29/2026May 29, 2026
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs.Health05/29/2026May 29, 2026Skip next section Travel
Travel
Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?
Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?
Is the German city of Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be? We check it out.Travel04/20/2026April 20, 202604:18 min
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team’s smart cabin concept led to commitment.Nature and Environment03/26/2026March 26, 2026
Tips for women traveling alone in Germany
Tips for women traveling alone in Germany
Our reporter explores safe, stress-free solutions for female travelers in Germany.Lifestyle03/22/2026March 22, 202605:37 min
US-Israel war on Iran could end Middle East tourism boom
US-Israel war on Iran could end Middle East tourism boom
The US-Israeli war and Iran’s retaliatory strikes could reverse the tourism growth on the Arabian Peninsula.Conflicts03/06/2026March 6, 2026
Cologne Cathedral to start charging admission fee
Cologne Cathedral to start charging admission fee
The cathedral attracts some 6.6 million visitors annually.Culture03/05/2026March 5, 2026Skip next section Sports
Sports
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany’s last home game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Sports06/01/2026June 1, 2026
Is ‘nation-hopping’ ruining German youth football?
Is ‘nation-hopping’ ruining German youth football?
Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig wants change.Sports06/01/2026June 1, 2026
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. A gym in eastern Germany is fighting back.Sports05/27/2026May 27, 2026
Enhanced Games: Gkolomeev ‘breaks’ record in 50m freestyle
Enhanced Games: Gkolomeev ‘breaks’ record in 50m freestyle
The global swimming body has condemned the event as a “circus, built on short-cuts.”Sports05/25/2026May 25, 2026
Kane’s hat trick seals Bayern Munich’s 21st German Cup win
Kane’s hat trick seals Bayern Munich’s 21st German Cup win
The win, over Stuttgart, delivered a domestic double for the Bavarian giants and ended a six-year trophy drought.Sports05/24/2026May 24, 2026
Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns
Germany 2026 World Cup squad announcement: Neuer returns
Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad.Sports05/21/2026May 21, 2026Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Timmendorf Beach
#DailyDrone: Timmendorf Beach
Today, the #DailyDrone flies to the Seeschlösschen Pier at Timmendorf Beach on the Baltic Sea.Travel10/17/2016October 17, 201600:57 min
#DailyDrone: Travemünde
#DailyDrone: Travemünde
Travemünde Beach in Lübeck is 1700 meters long – no problem for the #DailyDrone.Travel10/05/2016October 5, 201601:01 min
#DailyDrone: Niendorf
#DailyDrone: Niendorf
The beach at Niendorf on the Baltic Sea is two kilometers long. No problem for the #DailyDrone.Society05/23/2018May 23, 201801:11 minSkip next section About German News Service
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