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3 weeks ago
Germany news

A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany's Tortured History

Jenny Erpenbeck's writing reflects the complexities of German and Soviet history through the lives of her characters, shaped by her experience growing up in East Germany. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Germany news

Germany's president calls for unity amid upheaval DW 04/23/2024

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier writes a book reflecting on national uncertainties, including rise of right-wing populism and distrust in fundamental aspects, ahead of significant historical anniversaries. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Germany news

What's in Our Queue? Kleo' and More

Exploring culture after the fall of the Berlin Wall through diverse mediums like art, literature, and music
Discovering lesser-known postwar history and artistic expressions in Germany [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany news

We are dealing with fundamentalist rightwingers': Berlin statues are latest battleground in Germany's culture wars

The installation of statues at Berlin's palace sparks controversy regarding nationalist leanings and cultural symbolism. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Germany and nuclear weapons: A difficult history DW 02/17/2024

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius opposes discussing European nuclear weapons
Germany renounced producing nuclear weapons and participated in US nuclear deterrence policy [ more ]
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2 months ago
Germany news

Germany's difficult history with nuclear weapons DW 02/17/2024

The debate about European nuclear weapons is unique to Germany
Germany renounced nuclear weapons in the past but hosted US nuclear weapons in the Cold War [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Will 2024 be, like 1933, the year of destruction of democracy?

Hitler's appointment as chancellor of Germany was a turning point in history
Hitler was levered into power by influential men who had their own agendas [ more ]
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