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Germany's Habeck says EU is ready for possible Trump tariffs
Germany's Habeck says EU is ready for possible Trump tariffs
Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has told DW that the EU and Germany must show unity in the face of potential US tariffs.
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Politics
EU lawmaker: Europe, US need engagement, not escalation
EU lawmaker: Europe, US need engagement, not escalation
US President Donald Trump has threatened to hit trade partners with import tariffs. DW spoke with David McAllister.
Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration
Scholz says US ties 'vital' ahead of Trump inauguration
Scholz called the US his country's closest ally and said it was crucial to have stable relations.
Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda
Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda
Trade and foreign security will be among the topics between the US and Germany, CDU politician Jürgen Hardt tells DW.
German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia — survey
German TikTokers more approving of China, Russia — survey
The poll surveying different news consumers comes amid a debate over shutting down the Chinese platform in the US.
Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust
Scholz says Germany cannot turn page on Holocaust
Olaf Scholz said Germany's responsibility to pass down the memory of the Holocaust to each generation "will not end."
Left Party gains confidence as German election nears
Left Party gains confidence as German election nears
With rising poll numbers and renewed purpose, the socialist Left Party presented a united front at its convention.
German envoy warns Trump 'driven by vengeance' — reports
German envoy warns Trump 'driven by vengeance' — reports
Andreas Michaelis said he expects Trump to rob legislators, law enforcement and the media of independence.
Germans living abroad face a race to vote
Germans living abroad face a race to vote
Three to four million Germans abroad are eligible to vote in the country's snap elections. But time is ticking.
How German politicians are taking Trump's return
How German politicians are taking Trump's return
Germany is gearing up for its own elections. How do the country's politicians see Trump's return?
Scholz says Musk support for far-right 'threatens democracy'
Scholz says Musk support for far-right 'threatens democracy'
US billionaire Elon Musk's support for far-right parties endangers Europe's democratic development, Olaf Scholz said.
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Culture and Society
International festival showcases blind singers and composers
International festival showcases blind singers and composers
A festival in Krakow, Poland, gives blind vocalists the chance to perform songs they have composed theirmselves.
What do we (think we) know about the Celts?
What do we (think we) know about the Celts?
Drunken, barbaric warriors who battled the Romans naked — or matriarchal trading societies with refined artistry?
In search of Donald Trump's German and Scottish roots
In search of Donald Trump's German and Scottish roots
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president on January 20, 2025. DW goes looking for his European heritage.
Superfood Berries - A Bitter Aftertaste
Superfood Berries - A Bitter Aftertaste
In Germany, five kilograms of berries are eaten per capita every year. And the trend is rising.
Arnold Schoenberg archive destroyed in LA fires
Arnold Schoenberg archive destroyed in LA fires
The Pacific Palisades fire has burned down the inventory of the publisher of musical pioneer Arnold Schoenberg's works.
Albert Schweitzer and his controversial legacy
Albert Schweitzer and his controversial legacy
A great humanist who helped heal the sick and poor over decades in Africa is also shadowed by paternalist views.
'Biodeutsch' is German 'non-word of the year'
'Biodeutsch' is German 'non-word of the year'
Each year, linguists choose a derogatory buzzword. Why was "bio-German" selected for 2024?
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Business
EU looks to head off gas squeeze amid Russian LNG ban talk
EU looks to head off gas squeeze amid Russian LNG ban talk
European gas inventories are being used up quickly, leading to fears of a possible energy crunch.
BIZ: German cars dominate India's luxury market
BIZ: German cars dominate India's luxury market
Despite difficulties at home and in China, German cars are selling well in India, but only in the high-price segment.
How Trump's tariffs could take trade wars to next level
How Trump's tariffs could take trade wars to next level
The US president has vowed to punish BRICS nations, Mexico, Canada and German carmakers during his second term.
IMF predicts steady 3.3% global growth, but less in Germany
IMF predicts steady 3.3% global growth, but less in Germany
India, China and the United States will continue to drive global economic growth, but Germany is lagging behind.
Ahaus: Visiting Germany's 'smartest' town
Ahaus: Visiting Germany's 'smartest' town
Ahaus has long been a real-world laboratory for urban digitalization.
Has Volkswagen become too reliant on foreign markets?
Has Volkswagen become too reliant on foreign markets?
VW sells vehicles worldwide, and its Germanness is a big selling point, but it depends on a global production network.
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Science and Environment
Trump's withdrawal from WHO a 'strategic mistake'
Trump's withdrawal from WHO a 'strategic mistake'
Experts say pulling the US from the World Health Organization is a lose-lose for the country and global health.
Germany: Foot-and-mouth disease threatens whole herds
Germany: Foot-and-mouth disease threatens whole herds
The first cases of the deadly virus since 1988 have been detected among German cattle. In some countries, it’s endemic.
Despite AfD criticism, German wind energy sees record year
Despite AfD criticism, German wind energy sees record year
The far-right AfD wants to replace "unreliable" renewables with nuclear. But Germany's wind sector is gaining momentum.
Does social media influence elections?
Does social media influence elections?
Researchers say social media is a 'stress test' for democracy. They want to know whether and how it affects voters.
Urban tree planting to make Berlin even greener
Urban tree planting to make Berlin even greener
Berlin has an "urban climate tree" planting campaign to keep the city green despite warmer temperatures.
Cultured food? German startups serving up lab-grown dishes
Cultured food? German startups serving up lab-grown dishes
Would you eat fish, meat and meat-substitute products grown in a lab? Two Hamburg startups are adding it to the menu.
AI zoo project protects gorillas
AI zoo project protects gorillas
The gorilla tracker is designed to monitor the apes and figure out better ways to protect them.
AI helps protect lions in the wild
AI helps protect lions in the wild
Lions at the Berlin Zoo are wearing special collar transmitters that provide data to train an AI program used in Namibia to improve protection measures for wild lions.
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Travel
Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?
Does Germany's Heidelberg live up to its Instagram photos?
Photos of Heidelberg on Instagram look so romantic. But what is the reality on the ground?
Do passports make us free?
Do passports make us free?
It's a travel document that defines our nationality. But what's the story behind their creation about a century ago?
Germany: Airport border controls hit by IT outage
Germany: Airport border controls hit by IT outage
German Federal Police have experienced country-wide tech problems, causing severe delays at airport border controls.
Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched
Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched
The 8 hour journey goes through Frankfurt and Strasbourg and has been hailed as a symbol of German-French friendship.
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
Berlins Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße brings the harrowing memories of the Wall's construction in 1961 back to life
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Sports
Germany gymnastics scandal: 'From one hell to another'
Germany gymnastics scandal: 'From one hell to another'
Former German gymnasts have opened up about their mistreatment in the sport. Two of them spoke to DW.
Bundesliga clubs lose appeal against paying policing costs
Bundesliga clubs lose appeal against paying policing costs
The company that operates the Bundesliga has lost an appeal against having to pay for policing costs.
Bundesliga: The long-running dispute over policing costs
Bundesliga: The long-running dispute over policing costs
What you need to know about the decade-old court battle between the Bundesliga and Bremen over policing costs.
German tennis aims to improve 'overall' in 2025 and beyond
German tennis aims to improve 'overall' in 2025 and beyond
As the 2025 season begins with the Australian Open, the head of German tennis tells DW of the plans for the future.
Chess: Germany's Keymer and the AI influence
Chess: Germany's Keymer and the AI influence
Germany's No. 1 chess player is setting his sights on the world title – with AI and calculated risk to the fore.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Ottobeuren Abbey, Bavaria
#DailyDrone: Ottobeuren Abbey, Bavaria
The #DailyDrone takes a look at the Benedictine abbey and the baroque basilica in Ottobeuren.
#DailyDrone: Veste Oberhaus, Passau
#DailyDrone: Veste Oberhaus, Passau
The #DailyDrone makes a detour to one of Europe's largest castle complexes: the Veste Oberhaus.
#DailyDrone: St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Passau
#DailyDrone: St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Passau
Our drone flies over St. Stephen's Cathedral in Passau, which houses the world's largest cathedral organ.
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