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Police officers stand behind a police van in central Munich

Munich shooting at Israeli Consulate, police suspect terror

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Zelenskyy to visit US base in Germany to request weapons

Germany: Migration commissioner proposes Rwanda deportations

Germany's Baerbock to visit Middle East in cease-fire push

Volkswagen clashes with workers over cuts

Germany: Police raids target alleged people-smuggling ring

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A document, obtained by DW, with letterhead reading, 'Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Kabul'

A document, obtained by DW, with letterhead reading, 'Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Kabul'

Taliban pressures Germany for more diplomatic control

Taliban pressures Germany for more diplomatic control

The Taliban wants more control over Afghanistan's diplomatic mission in Germany, a move apparently accepted by Berlin.

An arrest by a highway patrol

An arrest by a highway patrol

Organized crime: Drugs, cybercrime and human trafficking

Organized crime: Drugs, cybercrime and human trafficking

Organized crime in Germany involves drug offenses, racketeering, and property crimes, as well as human smuggling,

Two police men stand in front of a line-up of police vehicles during an operation near the Israeli Consulate General and the NS Documentation Center in Munich, Germany

Two police men stand in front of a line-up of police vehicles during an operation near the Israeli Consulate General and the NS Documentation Center in Munich, Germany

Munich shooting prosecuted as attempted terror attack

Munich shooting prosecuted as attempted terror attack

German prosecutors say a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Munich was an attempted terrorist attack.

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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.

Björn Hocke

Björn Hocke

What next for Germany's far right following its state win?

What next for Germany's far right following its state win?

Following the far-right AfD's record result in the state of Thuringia, its influence is growing. What is its goal?

Vadimir Putin in a TV studio

Vadimir Putin in a TV studio

Russian propaganda celebrates German far right

Russian propaganda celebrates German far right

Russia's media pundits welcome the rise of the far right in Germany as it neatly fits into the Kremlin's propaganda.

Three children walk with two adults in a refugee reception center in Halle, Germany

Three children walk with two adults in a refugee reception center in Halle, Germany

Refugee and asylum policy: Where is Germany heading?

Refugee and asylum policy: Where is Germany heading?

After far-right AfD's recent electoral success, a party of the ruling coalition is calling for similar hardline demands.

A large crowd of people waiting on a train platform in Berlin for a long-distance service to Cologne. August 6, 2024.

A large crowd of people waiting on a train platform in Berlin for a long-distance service to Cologne. August 6, 2024.

German minister wants DB to make cuts and trains run on time

German minister wants DB to make cuts and trains run on time

Transport minister wants short-term punctuality improvements, layoffs and an improved bottom line from Deutsche Bahn.

Sahra Wagenknecht

Sahra Wagenknecht

Germany: New BSW party in kingmaker position in east

Germany: New BSW party in kingmaker position in east

The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to help govern Saxony and Thuringia, but some key demands have been rejected.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (center), the state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia Hendrik Wüst (second from left), his deputy Mona Neubauer (right), the state's Interior Minister Herbert Reul (left), and Solingen's Mayor Tim Kurzback (second from right) each lay flower at a memorial to the Solingen attack. August 26, 2024.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (center), the state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia Hendrik Wüst (second from left), his deputy Mona Neubauer (right), the state's Interior Minister Herbert Reul (left), and Solingen's Mayor Tim Kurzback (second from right) each lay flower at a memorial to the Solingen attack. August 26, 2024.

Germany: Cross-party migration talks after Solingen attack

Germany: Cross-party migration talks after Solingen attack

The talks at the Interior Ministry follow the deadly knife attack in Solingen and various other incidents.

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Deutschland, Solingen | Nach der Messerattacke auf dem Solinger Stadtfest

Deutschland, Solingen | Nach der Messerattacke auf dem Solinger Stadtfest

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Solingen knife attack debate

A deadly knife attack in the Germany city of Solingen has reignited debates on Germany's blade laws and immigration.

Germany: Government plans response to Solingen knife attack

Germany and Europe are once again 'Islamic State' targets

Solingen attack sparks debate on Germany’s deportation laws

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The outside facade of the VW components plant in Chemnitz

The outside facade of the VW components plant in Chemnitz

VW's warning on plant closures in Germany causes outcry

VW is being criticized for a cost-cutting plan that for the first time includes plant closures in Germany.

Hand holding a mobile phone on whose display a video of AFD politician Alice Weidel can be seen on the TikTok platform

Hand holding a mobile phone on whose display a video of AFD politician Alice Weidel can be seen on the TikTok platform

TikTok likely helped far right in German elections: analysts

The far-right AfD was twice as effective at reaching first-time voters on the app than all other parties combined.

Green Party politicians looking miserable

Green Party politicians looking miserable

Populist gains in state elections jolt German government

What will be the nationwide consequences from far-right gains in the Saxony and Thuringia state elections?

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A closer look

State elections in Saxony and Thuringia

Germany is paying close attention to results of two state elections in eastern Germany ahead of a nationwide vote set for 2025. The far-right populist AfD made gains in Saxony and Thuringia.

A red-haired woman speaks into a DW microphone

A red-haired woman speaks into a DW microphone

AfD Thuringia win: 'I don't know what'll become of Germany'

AfD Thuringia win: 'I don't know what'll become of Germany'

What are voters saying about the far-right victory in Thuringia, the first state election win since 1945?

Pedestrians walk by a glass-fronted shop in Chemnitz which has closing down posters on the doors and windows

Pedestrians walk by a glass-fronted shop in Chemnitz which has closing down posters on the doors and windows

German businesses worried about far-right gains in the east

German businesses worried about far-right gains in the east

The success of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in state elections has raised concerns among business leaders.

A view of Thuringia's AfD top candidate Björn Höcke, surrounded by reporters

A view of Thuringia's AfD top candidate Björn Höcke, surrounded by reporters

German voters give far right first major postwar win

German voters give far right first major postwar win

The AfD's chances of governing, however, remain slim as all mainstream parties refuse to cooperate with it.

A man walks down a hall in a voting center

A man walks down a hall in a voting center

Far-right AfD triumphs in states ahead of national election

Far-right AfD triumphs in states ahead of national election

DW correspondents in Erfurt, Dresden and Berlin assess the implications for next year's national election.

Sahra Wagenknecht giving a speech in June 2024

Sahra Wagenknecht giving a speech in June 2024

What is Germany's populist BSW party?

What is Germany's populist BSW party?

The brand new Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gaining traction. Many of its positions overlap with the far right.

AfD leader in Saxony, Jörg Urban, watches the election results

AfD leader in Saxony, Jörg Urban, watches the election results

Germany: Thuringia and Saxony elections propel far-right AfD

Germany: Thuringia and Saxony elections propel far-right AfD

State elections in Saxony and Thuringia showcased the rise of anti-establishment parties, with AfD coming on top.

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Faktencheck EN Mann mit Axt

Fact check: No axe attack at Düsseldorf Airport

A man allegedly went on the rampage with an axe at Düsseldorf Airport, a Tiktok video claims. But that is false.

A black redstart flies in the air and opens its wings.

A black redstart flies in the air and opens its wings.

What will be the 2025 Bird of the Year?

The five candidates for Bird of the Year have been chosen. Who will replace the lapwing?

Portrait image of the first European AI-Singer Ben Gaya, Bremen, Germany.

Portrait image of the first European AI-Singer Ben Gaya, Bremen, Germany.

AI-created pop singer Ben Gaya steps into the spotlight

Ben Gaya is a successful singer and an Instagram star — created by artificial intelligence.

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