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BSW and AfD – a political love-hate relationship in Germany
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) could help the Alternative for Germany (AfD) into power in Saxony-Anhalt. But the BSW is riddled with infighting
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Can popular state premier Schwesig hold off the far-right AfD?
Manuela Schwesig has led Germany’s northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania since 2017. Will the center-left premier be able to stop the far-right AfD from emerging as the strongest force in Sunday’s election?
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Germany news: Fuel costs dominate debate ahead of polls
Germany's coalition government is grappling with record-high fuel prices ahead of two state elections this weekend. Follow DW for more stories making headlines in Germany.
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Germany sets its sights on Russia's shadow fleet
The German government wants to follow other EU countries and take more decisive action against Russia's shadow fleet, accusing it of helping Moscow evade sanctions and carry out acts of sabotage.
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Turks in Germany anxious after AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt
The Alternative for Germany party's win in Saxony-Anhalt has alarmed people of Turkish origin in eastern states. Will workers and business owners abandon the increasingly AfD-friendly region for the more welcoming west?
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Russians on the Goethe-Institut: 'Hostage to politics'
Canceled language exams, disrupted plans to study in Germany and the disappearance of an important cultural link: DW users shared how the closure of Germany's Goethe-Institut in Russia has affected their lives.
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Germany's Zverev wins US Open in golden year
Alexander Zverev has won the US Open for the first time, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. It is Zverev's second Grand Slam win of 2026 after a long wait for his first title, but controversy still hangs over him.
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Germany: Merz's CDU comes out on top in Lower Saxony polls
The Christian Democrats have emerged as the strongest party following local elections in the state of Lower Saxony. The vote was closely watched as an indicator of the strength of the far-right AfD, which came in third.
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Far-right AfD puts pressure on German aid to Ukraine
Emboldened by its win in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany wants the government to change its Ukraine and Russia policies. Berlin is staying the course, but support is fading — especially in the east.
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Women's Basketball World Cup: Can Germany harness a boom?
Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.
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Germany news: Merz to cancel UN trip amid party infighting
Germany's chancellor nixxed his trip over doubts about his leadership after party losses to the AfD in state elections. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Pistorius is in Washington for talks with his US counterpart.
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Drivers in Germany fume over soaring fuel prices
Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to provide relief to motorists. But exactly how this is to happen remains unclear.
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Women's football in Germany booming, but still much to do
Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.
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Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales rise
The rapid shift to electric vehicles in Germany is cutting fuel tax revenue. As EV sales surge, policymakers face growing pressure to find new ways to fund roads and transportation infrastructure.
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‘Gateways to heaven’: readers’ favourite trips in Europe’s mountains
From the foothills of the Pyrenees to the peaks of the Dolomites, you share your top views, meals and adventures at altitude • Tell us about a trip to Germany – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher No doubt your first thought on hearing the words “double-decker” is of a bus. But in the Swiss village of Stans, an old wooden funicular carriage ascends to the station, where a double-decker cable car awaits. Inside, a spiral staircase leads you to an open upper viewing deck. At the summit, the views back to Lucerne are superb, and there are alpine marmots to spot too. There was a wedding cerem
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After Neuer: Who will be Germany's new No. 1 goalkeeper?
Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence?
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Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad includes 44 players
Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.
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Klopp wants Germany's football team to 'reclaim the flag'
Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.
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As global crises grow, Germany cuts development aid
The budget of Germany's Economic Cooperation and Development Ministry is set to shrink for the fifth consecutive year. Aid organizations warn that the cuts will have severe consequences for millions of people.
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Judges: As AfD ascends, Germany must bolster justice system
German judges and prosecutors warn that the coalition needs to reform the laws covering state prosecutors to prevent "extremists in government" from abusing the legal system.