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11 hours ago

Germany's Syrian deportation plan seen as purely 'symbolic' DW 10/21/2025

Germany seeks an agreement with Syria to accelerate repatriation of Syrian refugees despite ongoing violence, devastated infrastructure, and UN warnings that Syria cannot absorb returnees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A punch in the face': Germany's dash for gas raises questions over climate targets

The joint Dutch-German venture, which received the green light from regional authorities last month, seeks to extract 13bn cubic metres of gas from just outside a protected area at the marine border between the two countries. Campaigners have criticised the project because it will mean drill for gas more than four years after the International Energy Agency warned that new oil and gas development was incompatible with its roadmap to stop the planet heating by 1.5C (2.7F).
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fromThe Local Germany
3 days ago

Idea of German 'draft lottery' sparks government row

Germany's government is debating reintroducing a draft lottery to boost Bundeswehr recruitment, causing coalition conflict and public alarm.
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3 days ago

Germany's Merz under fire for 'racist' deportation comment DW 10/18/2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz described a 'problem in the cityscape' and defended deportations, prompting accusations of racist rhetoric and calls for a public apology.
fromThe Local Germany
5 days ago

Germany working on plan against Russian 'hybrid' threats

Germany will develop a 'comprehensive action plan' to counter what it sees as low-level hybrid warfare waged by Russia, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday. The newly formed National Security Council would "in the coming days" hold its inaugural meeting to work on the plan, Merz told parliament. Referencing mysterious drone flights that have caused chaos at European airports, Merz charged that Russian President Vladimir Putin was subjecting Europe to "hybrid attacks".
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5 days ago

How involved will Germany be in Gaza's future? DW 10/16/2025

Germany pledged humanitarian aid, rejected sending soldiers for a stabilization mission, and signaled financing for Gaza reconstruction while specific amounts remain unannounced.
fromBavarian Football Works
6 days ago

Germany to play friendly against USA in World Cup dress rehearsal

Although the World Cup is still a little while away, the German Football Association (DFB) is busy with pre-tournament preparations. According to Bild (via @iMiaSanMia), the final friendly opponents ahead of the World Cup have been finalized. The last opponent before the tournament will be none other than one of the co-hosts, the United States of America. The dress rehearsal will be held in early June.
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6 days ago

Conscription row mars Germany's push to beef up deterrence

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius opposes a draft lottery, promoting voluntary recruitment with incentives, clashing with CDU/CSU plans for conscription to meet NATO troop targets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

German retirees who continue working set to earn 1,750 a month tax-free

Germans who continue in the labour market beyond retirement age will be able to earn up to 1,750 (2,000) a month tax-free on top of their pension under a scheme aimed at boosting economic growth and labour force participation rates. The Aktivrente, or active pension scheme, due to come into force in January, was promised on the campaign trail by the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, before he came into office five months ago.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

IN PICTURES: The most beautiful photos of autumn in Germany

Autumn in Germany features vivid fall colors, outdoor photography, pumpkin traditions, and regional seasonal sights from Dresden to Bavaria and Brandenburg.
#world-cup-qualifying
fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

Nick Woltemade delighted to score first senior goal for Germany in 1-0 win over Northern Ireland

It was very important for me to score my first international goal today. It's actually fitting that it was with my shoulder. We got the three points so I'm happy. It's tough here with a great atmosphere, so winning is not a given. We're working a lot on set pieces with different variants - I'm glad it worked out today,
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1 week ago

Germany back on World Cup track after win in Belfast DW 10/13/2025

Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 with set-pieces emerging as a decisive strength, improving qualification prospects for the 2026 World Cup.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Foreign intelligence chief says Germany is Russia's 'number one target in Europe'

Russia poses a direct military threat to Europe and may escalate tensions with NATO, targeting Germany to expand its westward sphere of influence.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

REVEALED: Who are the richest people in Germany?

Germany now boasts a record 256 billionaires, the highest number since records began according to Manager Magazin. The total wealth of the 100 richest Germans has nearly tripled since 2001, reaching €758 billion, while the combined asset value of the 500 richest stands at €1.16 trillion. More than half of those on the list now possess fortunes exceeding €1 billion.
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fromThe Local Germany
4 months ago

'No Kings Rally': Where Anti-Trump protests are planned in Germany

Mass protests titled the "No Kings Day of Defiance" are planned for October 18, with events scheduled in multiple German cities including Frankfurt, Bremen, Nuremberg and possible Berlin locations.
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1 week ago
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Northern Ireland v Germany - Line-ups, stats and preview

Northern Ireland host Germany with both teams level on six points in a three-way Group A fight for 2026 World Cup automatic qualification.
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2 weeks ago
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Germany World Cup 2026 squad: Julian Nagelsmann's selection for October's qualifiers

Germany's October World Cup 2026 squad is largely Germany-based, includes Wirtz and Woltemade abroad, and omits Leroy Sane and injured Antonio Rudiger.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Germany close to deal with Taliban on Afghan deportations: govt

"So, we can assume that we will have an agreement very soon. We want to carry out regular deportations and that does not only mean using charter flights but also by commercial flights,"
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fromBavarian Football Works
1 week ago

With these balls, Bayern Munich star Aleksandar Pavlovic hoping to score a lot

Germany's 4-0 win over Luxembourg showcased renewed team spirit, dominant scoring aided by an early red card and positive reaction to the new match ball.
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1 week ago
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Kimmich hails Germanys step in the right direction after Luxembourg thrashing - Soccer News

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1 week ago
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Kimmich hails Germanys step in the right direction after Luxembourg thrashing - Soccer News

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1 week ago

World Cup qualifications: Friday's results bring dramatic turnaround in Group A - Soccer News

Germany reclaimed Group A lead after routing Luxembourg 4-0 while Slovakia's loss to Northern Ireland turned the group into a volatile three-way contest.
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1 week ago

"Better today" - Leon Goretzka satisfied with Germany's performance in win over Luxembourg

Germany dominated Luxembourg 4-0, showing improved off-the-ball activity, positive body language, quicker ball movement, and stronger team spirit aided by an early red card.
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fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Gnabry: Form of my life is a bit exaggerated - Soccer News

Serge Gnabry scored in Germany's 4-0 win over Luxembourg, tempering claims of peak form while enjoying strong club and international performances.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Merz vows to fight EU gas guzzler ban at German auto crisis meeting

Manufacturers fear the looming EU ban will deal them another blow, complaining they have not had enough time to build up competitive EV offerings while demand for battery-powered cars is moving far more slowly than expected in Europe. After holding talks with auto industry leaders, Merz vowed to fight against an abrupt total ban from 2035 of sales of new fossil fuel-burning cars. "I will do everything in my power to ensure that this does not happen," he told a press conference.
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1 week ago

Nagelsmann determined for Germany not to underestimate Luxembourg - Soccer News

Julian Nagelsmann warns Germany not to underestimate Luxembourg ahead of World Cup qualifying; Thomas Müller's coaching availability appears unlikely due to his contract.
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1 week ago

German citizenship: No more fast-track naturalization DW 10/09/2025

Germany abolished the three-year 'turbo' naturalization, retains a five-year pathway and dual citizenship, and requires financial self-sufficiency, language ability, and civic engagement.
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fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Germany raises growth forecasts - but warns reforms needed

Germany's economy is expected to grow 0.2% in 2025, then 1.3% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027, driven by defence and infrastructure spending.
#drones
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1 week ago

Prediction: Germany vs Luxembourg - Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts - Soccer News

Karim Adeyemi likely to register shots on target as Germany, struggling defensively and under pressure, seeks to avoid a World Cup qualifying upset.
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2 weeks ago

German Chancellor Merz suggests a return to conscription DW 10/07/2025

Chancellor Merz doubts a voluntary military service model will remain voluntary, deepening coalition tensions and delaying parliamentary debate on the Bundeswehr recruitment bill.
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fromSpiegel
2 weeks ago
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Growing Anti-Semitism: How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality

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1 month ago

Germany's leading Jewish group urges Merz to support Israel DW 09/18/2025

Germany harms its own soul when criticism of Israel becomes a pretext for antisemitism, and without Germany's Jews there can be no good future.
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1 month ago

Lahav Shani and the problem with cultural boycotts DW 09/12/2025

Flanders Festival Ghent cancelled the Munich Philharmonic concert because conductor Lahav Shani, who is Israeli, had not sufficiently distanced himself from Israel's government's actions.
fromSpiegel
2 weeks ago
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Growing Anti-Semitism: How Jews in Germany Are Dealing with a Changed Reality

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2 weeks ago

I'm an American who's worked in Germany for years. The corporate culture and job security feel much better here.

Corporate jobs in Germany provide stronger job security and legal employee protections while emphasizing work-life balance and mandatory vacation usage.
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2 weeks ago

Germany news: EV tax exemption to be extended to 2035 DW 10/06/2025

Germany will extend EV tax exemptions for vehicles registered through 2030, with a maximum 10-year exemption ending December 31, 2035.
fromThe Local Germany
1 year ago

Which German autumn personality type are you?

It all happens so suddenly every year: one day you're out in the beer garden enjoying the seemingly endless, balmy nights, and the next you're huddling at a bus stop in drizzly weather, noticing that it's already dark at 4pm. The transition from the summer months to the autumn/winter long haul is one that takes getting used to in Germany, and you may find yourself developing some coping mechanisms to deal with the sudden shift.
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2 weeks ago

Germany arrests three suspected Hamas members 'planning attacks'

German authorities arrested three suspected Hamas operatives in Berlin, seizing weapons and ammunition and thwarting planned attacks on Jewish and Israeli sites in Germany.
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2 weeks ago

Germany arrests 3 suspected Hamas members DW 10/01/2025

Prosecutors in Berlin said they have arrested three suspected Hamas operatives. The suspects were preparing attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany, authorities said. Hamas has been designated a a terrorist organization by Germany, the EU, the US and several governments. The three men, two Germans and one Lebanese national, were identified by authorities as Abed Al G., Wael F. M. and Ahmad I.
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3 weeks ago

Can German Chancellor Merz fix his government crisis? DW 09/30/2025

Public satisfaction with Chancellor Merz's coalition has dropped to 22% amid conflicts over relaxed debt limits, rising interest payments and tax versus austerity disputes.
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fromwww.90min.com
3 weeks ago

Germany 2026 World Cup home kit leaked inspired by iconic 1990 shirt

Germany's leaked 2026 home kit revives the 1990 World Cup design with a white jersey and V-shaped black-red-yellow flag motif, plus four title stars.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Pressure grows on Germany over rigid support for Israel

Germany faces mounting pressure to join EU sanctions on Israel over its Gaza campaign, challenging long-standing post-Holocaust support and prompting national debate.
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3 weeks ago
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Germany updates: Berlin wants Afghanistan deportation deal DW 09/28/2025

Germany will negotiate directly with Taliban in Kabul to arrange regular deportations of Afghan nationals convicted of crimes or deemed security threats.
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1 month ago
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Germany updates: Talks with Taliban ongoing for deportations DW 09/15/2025

Germany held technical talks with Afghan representatives in Qatar and seeks to facilitate regular deportations to Afghanistan while lacking official diplomatic ties with the Taliban.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Germany wants to allow military to shoot down drones

Germany plans to authorize the military to shoot down drones after a swarm sighting near Denmark, amid suspected Russian-linked incidents and strengthened drone defenses.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Huge Berlin protest urges end to Gaza war

Large crowds waved Palestinian flags and banners reading "Free Palestine" and "Food and water are human rights" as they marched from Berlin's town hall. "Today we can send a signal that the majority, who are against Israel's policies and against this genocide, are visible on the streets and can take action," Dustin Hirschfeld, who took part in the "Together for Gaza" demonstration, told AFP. The protesters finished their march at Berlin's Victory Column monument, the site of a rally and concert by rappers and hip hop artists.
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3 weeks ago

Germany updates: Berlin wants deportation deal with Syria DW 09/27/2025

"We want to reach an agreement with Syria this year and initially deport criminals, followed later by those without legal residence," Dobrindt said in remarks published in the regional Rheinische Post newspaper. "It is important to distinguish between people who are well integrated and working, and those without asylum rights who rely on social benefits," he continued, adding that talks would begin "shortly."
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3 weeks ago

Classical music is winning a new generation in Germany DW 09/26/2025

Community music fosters inclusive, participatory music-making that prioritizes social interaction, equality, and shared sound over perfection and strict fidelity to scores.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Bosch to cut 13,000 jobs in blow to German auto sector

Bosch will cut 13,000 jobs in Germany, mostly in its auto unit, due to weak demand, global competition and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles.
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Germany pledges 35 billion for space defence

"Russia and China have in recent years rapidly expanded their capabilities for conducting warfare in space," said Pistorius.
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fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

A second group of Afghans arrive in Germany after limbo in Pakistan

Germany admitted 28 Afghans after court rulings under a frozen refugee scheme; about 2,000 Afghans remain stuck in Pakistan facing deportation.
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fromThe Local Germany
4 weeks ago

How generous is Germany's minimum wage really?

Germany's statutory minimum wage rises from €12.82 to €13.90 (2026) and €14.60 (2027), ranking fifth worldwide in PPP-adjusted purchasing power.
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4 weeks ago

Germany's bid to lead in autonomous driving faces roadblocks DW 09/22/2025

Germany demonstrates capable autonomous shuttles but faces slow, limited rollout due to industry caution, strong incumbents, public transit, and funding constraints.
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4 weeks ago

Germany updates: Deutsche Bahn presents new CEO DW 09/22/2025

Despite the well-documented issues with punctuality and reliability, the number of Germans using public transportation continued to increase in 2025, albeit at a slower rate than before. According to data from Germany's Federal Statistical Office, Germans made around 5.7 billion journeys on public transportation in the first half of this year, a 1% increase on the same period in 2024.
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1 month ago

Germany slashes aid and development budget DW 09/21/2025

In Kenya, over 700,000 refugees, many from Somalia, have been directly affected by the US cuts to the World Food Program. The 35-year-old minister said that they had only received a third of the necessary food rations, leading to a dramatic increase of hunger and malnutrition. "Tensions are growing, many people have to flee, the region is becoming increasingly destabilized," she warned. "This is unacceptable in human terms and is also not in Germany's security interests."
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1 month ago

German government nears deal with Taliban on deportations DW 09/19/2025

German authorities confirmed talks with the Taliban to establish a deportation mechanism for Afghan nationals, despite diplomatic complexities and widespread criticism.
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Fewer refugees living in Germany DW 09/19/2025

Germany's refugee population fell by about 50,000 in the first half of 2025 to roughly 3.50 million, the first decline since 2011.
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Merz visits Spain amid Israel differences DW 09/18/2025

Germany will decide soon whether to support EU sanctions on Israel, with Chancellor Merz noting disproportionate Israeli actions but rejecting a genocide classification.
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1 month ago

Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' price rises again DW 09/18/2025

Germany's federal states will raise the monthly Deutschlandticket from €58 to €63 from January 2026, keeping €1.5bn annual federal and state funding until 2030.
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1 month ago

German fears: Rising cost of living tops list of concerns DW 09/18/2025

Germans are becoming less fearful overall, yet economic concerns—rising living costs, taxes, welfare cuts, and housing affordability—remain the dominant public fears.
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Madeleine McCann suspected released DW 09/17/2025

German Bundestag debate centers on the 2025 budget and foreign policy while domestic news notes a McCann case prison release and AfD polling ahead of conservatives.
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Nord Stream suspect cleared for extradition DW 09/16/2025

An Italian court ordered extradition of Ukrainian Serhii K. to Germany over alleged involvement in the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Police raid suspected far-right extremists DW 09/16/2025

German police raided 13 homes of suspected far-right sympathizers across three western states over alleged illegal weapons possession.
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1 month ago

Germany updates: Raids against suspected far-right exremists DW 09/16/2025

Police in western Germany raided 13 homes of suspected far-right sympathizers believed to possess illegal weapons; authorities have not confirmed suspects, motives, or recovered materials.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Cameron Norrie seals Great Britain's place in 2026 Davis Cup qualifiers

Cameron Norrie's 6-4, 6-4 win over Olaf Pieczkowski secured Great Britain's place in next year's Davis Cup qualifiers.
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fromNature
1 month ago

How to help refugees thrive: have local families host them

Ukrainian refugees hosted in German households experience greater social integration than those in other accommodation types.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Germany's Israel Obsession

Efforts to prevent anti-Semitism in Germany are being used to suppress criticism of Israel, unintentionally empowering far-right forces tied to the country's fascist history.
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