Spanking tradition ends on German island of Borkum – DW – 12/03/2025

Most people in Germany associate the feast of Saint Nicholas with a harmless tradition: Children leave their cleaned shoes next to the front door on the night of December 5, and the... Read more »

German Christmas markets face higher security costs – DW – 12/02/2025

The final barriers are being set up at Bonn’s Christmas market. Concrete blocks now seal off the streets in the western German city leading into the central square, where visitors are already enjoying... Read more »

Germany proud but defeated as Spain retain Nations League – DW – 12/02/2025

As Spain added a second consecutive Nations League title to its 2023 World Cup win, Germany were left reflecting on a trophy drought that will soon stretch beyond a decade. But Christian... Read more »

How German parties are driven by their youth wings – DW – 12/02/2025

Noisy youths can be a pain. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first job in December has been to face down a potential rebellion from the youth wing of his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU)... Read more »

CDU holds test vote on fraught pension reform – DW – 12/02/2025

Skip next section Broadcaster RTL to cut some 600 jobs 12/02/2025December 2, 2025 Broadcaster RTL to cut some 600 jobs Media outlet RTL Deutschland is to make large job cuts as it carries... Read more »

German business group backtracks on opening to far-right AfD – DW – 12/01/2025

To talk or not to talk with the far-right and right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD)? That is the question that is dividing Germany’s business community right now.  The debate was sparked back in October when... Read more »

Who will host? – DW – 12/01/2025

“A tournament like this would benefit society and strengthen gender equality,” said Celia Sasic of the 2029 Women’s Euros being held in Germany. In her role as vice president of the German Football Association... Read more »

Breakthrough needed in German-Polish relations – DW – 12/01/2025

When Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and their two cabinets meet in Berlin for intergovernmental consultations on Monday, the intention is that talks will focus above all on... Read more »

War in Ukraine boosts arms manufacturers’ profits – DW – 12/01/2025

Arms manufacturers have never earned as much as they did in 2024. This is according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on the 100 most important arms... Read more »

Netanyahu requests presidential pardon – DW – 11/30/2025

Skip next section Pope starts first trip to Lebanon 11/30/2025November 30, 2025 Pope starts first trip to Lebanon Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Beirut for a three-day visit focused on political... Read more »