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Do non-German nationals commit more crimes than Germans?
People without German passports appear more frequently in German police crime statistics than German nationals. A new study explains why.
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Germany news: Many believe Merkel more capable than Merz
Nearly half of Germans view former Chancellor Angela Merkel as better suited to handle Germany's challenges than current Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Also, today is the last day of Oktoberfest in Munich. DW has the latest.
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ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey: Germans unite in frustration over the government
On the 36th anniversary of reunification, Germans are dissatisfied with the country's political leaders. They don't believe they'll be able to handle the challenges posed by AI, Russia and Donald Trump.
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Germans' biggest fear is the high cost of living, an annual study finds
What do Germans fear most in 2026? Wars? Global crises? Wrong. Their biggest concern is the cost of living, which keeps rising.
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Germany news: Are Germans giving up their beloved meat and sausages?
Germans used to be all about sausages and meat. While those do remain popular, things seem to be slowly changing. There also are new insights into the economic side of East Germany's espionage DW has more.
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Extremist parties are thriving ― and that scares people
Far-right and far-left parties are celebrating success after success, leaving moderate politicians in the dust and worrying many Germans. Political psychology helps us understand what's behind growing polarization.
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Exit polls show 'disaster' for Merz' CDU party in two state elections
Germans headed to the polls today in two state elections - in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Exit polls suggest a dramatic loss for the Chancellor Freidrich Mertz's Christian Democratic Union party. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Berlin, Jörg Taszman.
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Merz under pressure as two more German states hold elections
Germans began voting Sunday in two closely watched state elections that could deliver fresh gains for the far-right and far-left, piling pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he struggles with low approval ratings and tensions within his governing coalition.
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Germans have soured on Chancellor Merz — can they trade him?
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents. There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany.
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Germany: From emigration to immigration destination
Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of a better life.