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Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
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Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey
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EU reaches deal on ‘return hubs’ for rejected asylum-seekers
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Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces
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Germany news: Most expect AfD state premier after elections
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Reports & Analysis
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
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
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
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
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
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, 2026Show moreSkip next section A closer look
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German politics
What’s making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines.
Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?
Refugees and migration: Is Europe closing its doors?
Migration researchers have called on European governments to abandon isolationist policies. Politics06/01/2026June 1, 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
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, 2026Explore moreSkip next section Living
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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
Fossil of prehistoric elephant relative rebuilt in Bavaria
A spectacular skeleton of a prehistoric relation of modern elephants is on display in Munich for the first time.Science05/30/2026May 30, 202603:20 min
Moving from the US to Berlin, a dream come true
American Sarah Kennedy moved to the German capital in 2020. What does she like about it, and what could she do without?Lifestyle05/24/2026May 24, 202604:53 min
What is Pentecost?
Europe has many public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them — but few people know its meaning.Religion05/23/2026May 23, 2026
Nigeria-born shoemaker reshaping craftsmanship in Germany
Richard Aphery, custom shoemaker in Frankfurt, embodies a new vision of craftsmanship: sustainable, modern and personal.Business05/20/2026May 20, 202603:58 min
Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history
A team from a town of just 7,000 has made history with promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.Sports05/18/2026May 18, 2026Skip next section Embedded external element
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