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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hits record low in new polling
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hits record low in new polling
Latest polling shows how turned off voters are by the center-left Social Democrats leading the governing coalition.
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Politics
Record-low approval ratings for Germany's Scholz
Record-low approval ratings for Germany's Scholz
Less than 20% of people are satisfied with the job the chancellor is doing. Why did his popularity dwindle?
Germany to extend temporary border controls
Germany to extend temporary border controls
Police will continue carrying out checks on the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland until February.
German chancellor marks start of Hanukkah
German chancellor marks start of Hanukkah
Germany: AfD in Saxony classified as 'extremist'
Germany: AfD in Saxony classified as 'extremist'
The move follows similar decisions in the states of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt.
German budget chaos: No vote on 2024 spending this year
German budget chaos: No vote on 2024 spending this year
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD party no longer expects the 2024 federal budget to be passed this year.
Scholz calls for solidarity with Jews as Hanukkah begins
Scholz calls for solidarity with Jews as Hanukkah begins
Olaf Scholz became the first German chancellor to light Berlin's Hanukkah menorah, in a sign of "solidarity" with Jews.
Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support
Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support
International attention has swung from the war in Ukraine to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Culture and Society
From 'Krisenmodus' to 'Lichtgrenze': Germany's 10 past words of the year
From 'Krisenmodus' to 'Lichtgrenze': Germany's 10 past words of the year
"Krisenmodus," or crisis mode, is the German word of the year 2023. Here are more political buzzwords.
German star Sandra Hüller shines at European Film Awards
German star Sandra Hüller shines at European Film Awards
At the European version of the Oscars, Sandra Hüller is nominated for best actress twice this year.
What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?
What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?
For eight days starting December 7 this year, Jews will celebrate Hanukkah, also called the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Why St. Nicholas puts candy in boots
Why St. Nicholas puts candy in boots
Were your boots ready for St. Nicholas Day on December 6? The saint's secret gift-giving inspired Santa Claus.
How Bach made the old new again in his cantatas
How Bach made the old new again in his cantatas
This DW Festival Concert episode from the Bach Festival presents some of his creative, drama-packed cantatas.
Let it snow: Happy kids and frustrated commuters in southern Germany
Let it snow: Happy kids and frustrated commuters in southern Germany
On Tuesday morning, icy rain meant travelers to and from southern Germanys faced considerable delays.
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Business
Germany: A new scheme to fill the skilled labor gap
Germany: A new scheme to fill the skilled labor gap
A program in a flood-hit region in Germany aims to convince young jobseekers about the advantages of learning a trade.
Does Germany need to rethink globalization?
Does Germany need to rethink globalization?
After a bumpy half-decade, more and more economists and academics are calling to rethink globalization.
Will geopolitical tensions end globalization?
Will geopolitical tensions end globalization?
Rising geopolitical tensions have revealed big cracks in globalization and Germany must react says Moritz Schularick.
Decoding China: EU, China headed for challenging summit
Decoding China: EU, China headed for challenging summit
With the EU-China summit coming up, Beijing and Brussels are looking for ways to cooperate despite their rivalry.
Home office – misery or paradise?
Home office – misery or paradise?
Working from home has remained popular since the pandemic. But there are also disadvantages. What are they?
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Science and Environment
How fasting fish could help scientists make us live longer
How fasting fish could help scientists make us live longer
Researchers tested how killfish respond to fasting at different ages. What they found could be transferable to humans.
Climate: What is the global stocktake?
Climate: What is the global stocktake?
At key climate talks in Dubai, the world's first global climate progress report will set the agenda.
New eczema medication has revolutionized treatment
New eczema medication has revolutionized treatment
The new drugs use JAK inhibitors or monoclonal antibodies like Dupilumab.
Malignant melanoma and the risk of metastases
Malignant melanoma and the risk of metastases
Malignant melanoma can quickly spread – or metastasize – to the lungs and brain. A new immunotherapy treatment can help.
Germany: Get COVID shots for Christmas, minister urges
Germany: Get COVID shots for Christmas, minister urges
Ahead of Christmas, the country is currently experiencing a wave of COVID-19 infections, and vaccination rates are low.
How does the skin work?
How does the skin work?
Our skin isn't just a shell for the body – it's a living organ that performs lots of vital functions.
Fact check: Myths about electric vehicles busted
Fact check: Myths about electric vehicles busted
Some people still hesitate to buy electric cars. We take a look at the five most popular myths about EVs.
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Travel
10 reasons to love Saxony
10 reasons to love Saxony
Here are some of our favorite places to visit in Saxony.
Europe's most beautiful churches
Europe's most beautiful churches
Europe's cathedrals and churches are masterpieces of architecture.
How to travel in Germany — a compact guide
How to travel in Germany — a compact guide
Planning a trip to Germany? Here's what you need to know to have a great vacation.
Snowstorms, winter weather halt traffic, flights in Germany
Snowstorms, winter weather halt traffic, flights in Germany
Cities across Germany are submerged in snow. The arrival of winter weather has delayed departures by air, road and rail.
Germany's beautiful Christmas markets
Germany's beautiful Christmas markets
Around 2,500 festive fairs take place each year in Germany. Here are our top picks.
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Sports
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha: Bundesliga can grow in Africa
Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha: Bundesliga can grow in Africa
The former Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder believes that the Bundesliga has opportunities to grow its imprint in Africa.
Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON headache risks wider fallout
Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON headache risks wider fallout
When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players.
Philipp Lahm: Germany can learn from U17s World Cup win
Philipp Lahm: Germany can learn from U17s World Cup win
Former national captain Philipp Lahm believes the U17s' win at the soccer World Cup can offer the blueprint to victory.
EURO 2024 in Germany: What you need to know
EURO 2024 in Germany: What you need to know
There are less than seven months to go before the European Football Championship kicks off in Munich.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Anton House, Dessau
#DailyDrone: Anton House, Dessau
The Anton House in the Törten housing estate: Our drone shows you how Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius imagined social housing.
#DailyDrone: Moritzburg Castle
#DailyDrone: Moritzburg Castle
The Moritzburg castle, used as a location in the movie "Three Nuts for Cinderella," seen from a bird's eye view.
#DailyDrone: Scharfenstein Castle
#DailyDrone: Scharfenstein Castle
Mystical and magical: The #DailyDrone shows you the medieval Scharfenstein Castle.
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