Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Germany https://www.dw.com/s-1432?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-09-06T02:58:06Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-1432?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/saxony-anhalt-s-state-election-will-have-a-nationwide-impact/a-78874569?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The parliamentary election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government, further raising dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. 2026-09-06T01:43:00Z Germany en 78874569 https://www.dw.com/en/german-company-successfully-launches-rocket-to-space/a-79050717?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Bavaria-based Isar Aerospace managed to launch its Spectrum rocket into orbit, 18 months after its first attempt. This is the first such launch from European soil. 2026-09-05T22:26:00Z News en 79050717 https://www.dw.com/en/croatia-toxic-waste-protest-draws-tens-of-thousands/a-79049228?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The Zagreb demonstrators demanded that the government come up with a plan to clear illegal toxic waste in 20 days. Prime Minister Plenkovic has promised to tackle the issue. 2026-09-05T17:32:00Z Environment en 79049228 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-thousands-march-at-saxony-anhalt-rallies/live-79041302?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, a democracy festival by civil society groups has been held in Magdeburg. The far-right AfD organized its final campaign rally in the state capital. 2026-09-05T06:53:00Z News en 79041302 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-partners-aim-to-finalize-return-hubs-by-year-end/a-79004242?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf German Interior Minister Dobrindt said "technical discussions" were underway with non-EU countries to establish controversial "return hubs." Rights organizations have questioned the legality and morality of the plans. 2026-09-04T14:08:00Z News en 79004242 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-police-raid-vehicle-of-suspected-grid-saboteur/live-78896707?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf A suspicious object that could damage power lines has been found near a German substation for a third time this week. Meanwhile, Germany and EU partners are aiming to finalize 'return hubs' by year end. 2026-09-04T11:13:00Z News en 78896707 https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-germany-s-postal-voting-system-isn-t-rigged/a-78958438?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf As Germany heads into three elections in September, rumors are circulating on social media claiming that postal voting is not secure — claims that have also been made about other elections. Here's why they're wrong. 2026-09-05T13:55:00Z German election en 78958438 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-from-emigration-to-immigration-destination/a-78805541?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Migration is a sensitive topic in Germany, with public debate dominated by the fear of uncontrolled immigration. But over two centuries, millions of Germans emigrated in search of a better life. 2026-09-05T08:07:00Z Culture en 78805541 https://www.dw.com/en/what-would-an-afd-government-in-saxony-anhalt-really-mean/a-78869947?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Detention centers for deportation, mandatory work for asylum-seekers, vigilante groups — the AfD wants to drastically overhaul Saxony-Anhalt. What does the party have planned? 2026-09-05T06:25:00Z Germany en 78869947 https://www.dw.com/en/in-saxony-anhalt-election-small-parties-will-be-kingmakers/a-78482460?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The far-right AfD has good odds of winning an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's parliament this state election, enabling them to govern alone. It all depends on whether other parties make the cut. 2026-09-04T19:06:00Z Germany en 78482460 https://www.dw.com/en/2026-beethoven-festival-evokes-a-sense-of-home/a-78892997?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The motto of this year's classical music festival in Bonn is "Home/At Home," featuring musicians from diverse cultures presenting pieces from their homelands. 2026-09-04T08:05:00Z Culture en 78892997 https://www.dw.com/en/this-extremely-successful-author-polarizes-german-readers/a-78500452?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf She's young and she says what she thinks: Caroline Wahl is topping Germany's bestseller lists with her novels. But she has also faced a public backlash. 2026-08-29T07:20:00Z Culture en 78500452 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-military-wants-to-recruit-tech-savvy-gamers/a-78536462?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The Bundeswehr has been a fixture at Gamescom, Cologne's video game trade fair, for years. But critics say military recruitment does not belong at an entertainment convention. 2026-08-28T10:03:00Z Culture en 78536462