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Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law
Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has passed the country's Self Determination Act.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany: AfD politician struck with ashtray in pub argument
Germany: AfD politician struck with ashtray in pub argument
A politician from Germany's far-right AfD party was injured after an alterncation in a pub in Schwerin.
Ukraine war: The trillion-dollar cost to the West
Ukraine war: The trillion-dollar cost to the West
Governments face more borrowing, taxes and public sector cuts to finance defense spending — a tough sell to the public.
German government must amend climate plan, court rules
German government must amend climate plan, court rules
A court ruled in favor of forcing the German government to do more in order to reach legally binding climate goals.
Germany faces challenge as 2025 tax forecast sinks
Germany faces challenge as 2025 tax forecast sinks
Finance Minister Christian Lindner said it was clear that the public sector would have to tighten its belt.
German police raid pro-Palestinian group in Duisburg
German police raid pro-Palestinian group in Duisburg
Authorities have banned the group Palestine Solidarity Duisburg over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas.
Germany: Police say gasoline caused deadly Düsseldorf blast
Germany: Police say gasoline caused deadly Düsseldorf blast
Three men were killed in the incident and two people were hospitalized.
Germany: Far-right leader Höcke suffers defeat in court
Germany: Far-right leader Höcke suffers defeat in court
One of Germany's most radical politicians, Björn Höcke, was found guilty of intentionally using a banned Nazi slogan.
Germany: Money-laundering probe into far-right AfD lawmaker
Germany: Money-laundering probe into far-right AfD lawmaker
The German parliament says it has lifted the political immunity of AfD member Petr Bystron.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany's least-known famous author
Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany's least-known famous author
Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize and tipped for a Nobel Prize, Erpenbeck is relatively unknown at home.
Women and heavy metal
Women and heavy metal
Heavy metal is hard, aggressive, and female! Let's rock with pioneering metal women in Wacken!
What are the must-have items Germans have at home?
What are the must-have items Germans have at home?
From mustard to slippers, the DW series "Meet the Germans" reveals what makes a home truly "German."
Germany: Court fines AfD politician Höcke over Nazi slogan
Germany: Court fines AfD politician Höcke over Nazi slogan
Far-right politician Björn Höcke, a former history teacher, denied during the trial knowing the origin of the slogan.
Riefenstahl documentary explores Nazis' filmmaker's estate
Riefenstahl documentary explores Nazis' filmmaker's estate
Filmmaker Andres Veiel had unprecedented access to the Nazi propagandist's 700-box personal archive.
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Business
Have the Germans become lazy at work?
Have the Germans become lazy at work?
Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?
Carbon capture: How to turn air into clean fuel
Carbon capture: How to turn air into clean fuel
"Green methanol" has many uses. Could it help propel the transition to renewables by replacing gasoline?
Will copper unleash a new commodities 'supercycle'?
Will copper unleash a new commodities 'supercycle'?
Are recently spiking copper prices a harbinger of a new supercycle for commodities, and what’s fueling the current boom?
Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?
Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?
Public health in Europe is dependent on Asian supplies. As the EU attempts to reshore production, does this make sense?
Warding Off Scammers
Warding Off Scammers
An expert reveals how to spoil scamming schemes and shield yourself from fraud.
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Science and Environment
Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote
Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote
Police may not remove a forest encampment erected by environmentalists opposing Elon Musk's planned factory expansion.
Is the ‘rainbow diet’ really healthy?
Is the ‘rainbow diet’ really healthy?
Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Linus is unable to attend school due to illness but can participate in lessons with the use of a robot.
EU Farmer's Protest
EU Farmer's Protest
Farmers are protesting across Europe, India, seemingly globally. What do they want – and do they have a point?
Strong solar storm brings spectacular auroras
Strong solar storm brings spectacular auroras
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight.
Get your brain in sync with exercise
Get your brain in sync with exercise
Fitness coach Tim Bertko demonstrates an exercise based on a traditional Bavarian dance.
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Travel
Top 10: Germany's most visited castles and palaces
Top 10: Germany's most visited castles and palaces
Tourists love Germany's historic buildings. But which are the most popular? Find out in this ranking.
Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?
Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?
Whether you're into culture, beer festivals or football — Germany is a great destination. But who needs a visa to visit?
Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg
Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg
This southern German picture-book city is famous for its well preserved medieval old town.
Are climate-neutral flights a realistic scenario?
Are climate-neutral flights a realistic scenario?
The aviation industry must drastically reduce its emissions in the coming years. But it still faces many hurdles.
Iconic European cities: Berlin
Iconic European cities: Berlin
DW's travel guide to the capital city of Germany brings you insider tips and a list of what not to miss.
Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle
Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle
Drachenburg in western Germany looks just like a fairy-tale castle. But a dark history lurks behind its walls.
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Sports
Group coming out of gay football players: Will it happen?
Group coming out of gay football players: Will it happen?
Critics of the initiative to combat homophobia have said it has little chance of creating long-term change.
Who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup?
The chances of a German-Belgian-Dutch bid getting the nod now appear negligible.
Michael Schumacher's watches fetch millions at auction
Michael Schumacher's watches fetch millions at auction
The sale had eight watches belonging to the F1 legend, who has not been seen in public since a skiing accident in 2013.
St. Pauli follow Holstein Kiel in promotion to Bundesliga
St. Pauli follow Holstein Kiel in promotion to Bundesliga
Soccer side St. Pauli have joined rivals Holstein Kiel in winning a place in the Bundesliga top flight.
Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final
Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final
Real Madrid scored twice late on to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Wolfsburg win 10th straight German Cup, deny Bayern double
Wolfsburg win 10th straight German Cup, deny Bayern double
Bayern Munich may have wrestled the Bundesliga title away, but Wolfsburg would not give up the German Cup so easily.
Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man
Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man
A look at the numerous records Thomas Müller has set at Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura
#DailyDrone: Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura
Artworks were discovered in the caves of the Swabian Alb. For the archaeological exploration of the caves, the association “Eiszeitkunst im Lonetal” receives the monument conservation award from @Kulturerbe_DNK.
#DailyDrone: Niendorf
#DailyDrone: Niendorf
The beach at Niendorf on the Baltic Sea is two kilometers long. No problem for the #DailyDrone.
#DailyDrone: Cranach Courtyards in Wittenberg
#DailyDrone: Cranach Courtyards in Wittenberg
Today we fly you with our #DailyDrone to the Cranach Courtyards in Wittenberg. This is where painter Lucas Cranach had his workshop. For the preservation of this historic building complex, Eva Löber is being awarded the Karl-Friedrich-Schinkel-Ring by the @Kulturerbe_DNK.
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