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German election: Merz, Scholz face rivals in TV debate

Michael Conrad from Duisburg, Germany, grabbed a beer and a sausage roll after casting his vote

Michael Conrad from Duisburg, Germany, grabbed a beer and a sausage roll after casting his vote

German city lures early election voters with free beer

Olaf Scholz at a campaign event

Olaf Scholz at a campaign event

German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls

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Munich Security Conference

The annual Munich Security Conference has taken place amid European unease over shifting US foreign policy and President Donald Trump's negotiations with Russia on the Ukraine war.

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China expert: 'Donald Trump asked China to help' make peace

China expert: 'Donald Trump asked China to help' make peace

Donald Trump’s overtures to Russia upset Europeans at the MSC. But they have been welcomed by China.

An elderly man wearing a suit and red tie (US Special Evoy to Ukraine Gen. Keith Kellogg) speaks with DW's Sarah Kelly during a panel discussion at this year's Munich Security Conference

An elderly man wearing a suit and red tie (US Special Evoy to Ukraine Gen. Keith Kellogg) speaks with DW's Sarah Kelly during a panel discussion at this year's Munich Security Conference

US Special Envoy to Ukraine: No clear answers for Ukrainians

US Special Envoy to Ukraine: No clear answers for Ukrainians

What can be made of the newly announced US peace plan for Ukraine? That was the topic of a DW-hosted panel at the MSC.

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Nauseda: 'Putin will not stop in Ukraine'

Nauseda: 'Putin will not stop in Ukraine'

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda warned that Russia poses "a long-term threat" that a united Europe should counter.

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Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2025 | DW-Interview mit französischem Minister Benjamin Haddad

France's Haddad: 'Europe needs to wake up'

France's Haddad: 'Europe needs to wake up'

France's Minister for Europe Benjamin Haddad warns against capitulating to Russia on Ukraine.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shake hands as they stand before flags from the EU, Germany and China unich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shake hands as they stand before flags from the EU, Germany and China unich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

MSC: Can China replace US as world leader?

MSC: Can China replace US as world leader?

As Donald Trump removes the United States from international forums, China is expected to move into the gap.

German President Steinmeier, US President Vance, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and others in a meeting during the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2025

German President Steinmeier, US President Vance, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and others in a meeting during the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2025

Fundamental rift between US and EU opens up in Munich

Fundamental rift between US and EU opens up in Munich

US-EU "shared values" were questioned by the US vice president. Do the US and Europe still speak the same language?

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Africa

Demokratische Republik Kongo Bukavu 2025 | Menschenleere Straße in der Stadt im Osten des Landes

Demokratische Republik Kongo Bukavu 2025 | Menschenleere Straße in der Stadt im Osten des Landes

Mounting fears of DR Congo breakup

Growing fears of a regional conflict – Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized another key city in eastern Congo.

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Asia

A section of the "death railway" in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

A section of the "death railway" in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Remembering Tamil victims of the 'death railway' 80 years on

In a long-overdue recognition, the remains of 106 Tamil laborers have been cremated in a Buddhist ceremony.

Germany

Cross on the roof of the Berliner Dom

Cross on the roof of the Berliner Dom

German election: Churches go political amid social divisions

The main churches in Germany have voiced clear political opinions ahead of elections. Not all are pleased.

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Europe

Two tractors, one with a very large Serbian flag attached to it, are parked across the lanes of a highway in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, blocking the road. Behind the tractors, a little way off, the road is full of people, some on motorbikes

Two tractors, one with a very large Serbian flag attached to it, are parked across the lanes of a highway in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, blocking the road. Behind the tractors, a little way off, the road is full of people, some on motorbikes

How Serbia's student protesters organize fight for justice

The student movement in Serbia runs like clockwork. What are its goals, and where does it go from here?

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Middle East

Palestinians cross back to their homes, with two children looking out of a red wagon being pulled by a car

Palestinians cross back to their homes, with two children looking out of a red wagon being pulled by a car

Can Arab nations stop Trump's 'Gaza Riviera' plans?

Arab states have ways to stop Trump's plan for Gaza. They likely won't use them — except for one worst-case scenario.

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North America

Donald Trump points as he speaks into a microphone

Donald Trump points as he speaks into a microphone

What is known of Donald Trump's 'peace plan' for Ukraine?

The Trump administration's peace plan for Ukraine suggests that the US could sideline its European partners.

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Salome Zourabichvili, who maintains she is the legitimate president of Georgia, cautioned against calling Putin a victor

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German election 2025

Germany is holding a general election for the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, on February 23.

The Olympiapark in Munich, which was the location of the last Olympics in Germany

The Olympiapark in Munich, which was the location of the last Olympics in Germany

What Germany's election means for sports and an Olympic bid

What Germany's election means for sports and an Olympic bid

A German Olympic bid for the 2036 or 2040 Games? That may depend on who wins the February 23 election.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Chancellor Scholz (R) meets German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (C) to ask him to dissolve parliament (file photo)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Chancellor Scholz (R) meets German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (C) to ask him to dissolve parliament (file photo)

Who are Germany's most senior politicians?

Who are Germany's most senior politicians?

Did you know that the chancellor is only the third highest political rank in the country? Who are the two higher up?

St. Pauli fans wave banners with the club name and a skull and crossbones, and another with the letters FCK AFD

St. Pauli fans wave banners with the club name and a skull and crossbones, and another with the letters FCK AFD

How Germany's politics is reflected in football stands

How Germany's politics is reflected in football stands

German football fans have been protesting against the far right. But society's polarization is reflected in the stands.

A view of Sahra Wagenknecht (foreground L) and Alice Weidel (background R) in Germany's parliament (file photo)

A view of Sahra Wagenknecht (foreground L) and Alice Weidel (background R) in Germany's parliament (file photo)

Is Germany becoming politically unstable?

Is Germany becoming politically unstable?

The number of parties vying for Bundestag seats is on the rise. Creating a government becomes increasingly difficult.

A symbolic image to illustrate Germany's debt brake

A symbolic image to illustrate Germany's debt brake

German parties consider taking on more debt

German parties consider taking on more debt

Germany's constitution stipulates that the state should only spend as much as it collects.

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Joe Chialo and Olaf Scholz

Germany: Scholz warns of lawsuit over 'racist lapse' claim

Germany: Scholz warns of lawsuit over 'racist lapse' claim

The alleged victim says he was hurt, but that he did not believe Olaf Scholz to be racist.

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A screenshot of Black Forest Labs' picture generator showing AI-generated pictures

German AI on the cutting edge, but commercially at a loss

The US and China are racing to develop artificial intelligence. But why isn't there a successful AI company in Germany?

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Bees sit on honeycomb in a beehive.

Turkey is making fake honey on an alarming scale

Honey from Turkey, one of the world's biggest honey producers is increasing being adulterated with sugar syrup.

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Close-up of Alexei Navalny looking serious, a blurred Russian flag in the background.

A year after Navalny's death, Russian opposition demoralized

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Shipping containers sit on the dock at the Port of Oakland, in Oakland, California, United States on May 20, 2022

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Some people with clothes spread out on the floor and high-rise buildings behind them

Why Russia is seeing a rise in demand for secondhand goods

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Verdi union members lay flowers at the site of the incident in Munich

Verdi union members lay flowers at the site of the incident in Munich

Munich car ramming attack by Afghan man heats migrant debate

Police said the man who allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people in Munich was motivated by Islamism.

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A senior woman who attends speed dating in Brussels.

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A model walks down the catwalk in Paris in an outfit using recycled material

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A just-married couple from the LGBTQ+ community walks on rainbow carpet in Bangkok (file photo)

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