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Russia's war emigrants pursue careers in German politics
Many young Russians fled their home country after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and found refuge in Germany. DW tells their ...
Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
Friedrich Merz, the newly inaugurated German chancellor, will take a seat in the Oval Office on Thursday for his first ...
Trump administration emerges as a staunch defender of Germany's far-right AfD
The Trump administration has emerged as a staunch defender of Alternative for Germany, known as AfD, a party with Nazi echoes ...
Friedrich Merz brings new political style to Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington was met with favorable coverage back home, with many hailing a new political ...
Post-WWII Germany's first Jewish cabinet member on finding her "political voice," facing the past
Karin Prien, post-World War II Germany's first Jewish federal cabinet member, shares her personal story and reflects on her ...
Trump's impact on European politics: Rise of the right and liberals pushing back
While it’s unclear what the extent of Trump’s impact on European politics will ultimately be, Belin said the impact is “stronger” than it was two years ago. Trump’s influence — indirect and direct — ...
Elections, Gaza, polarisation drive political crime to record high in Germany
A series of closely fought elections, the war in Gaza and deepening political polarisation helped drive the number of ...
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German Cabinet softens rules on 'safe countries of origin'
The German government on Wednesday backed a bill to simplify the process of determining "safe countries of origin" for ...