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 2026-06-16T19:37:29Z 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/germany-s-merz-who-are-his-international-allies/a-77577111?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has forged relations with Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Giorgia Meloni. With some he is surprisingly close. 2026-06-16T18:48:00Z Germany en 77577111 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-population-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2020/live-77574042?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf A dip in net migration meant it could not cancel out Germany's low birth rates in 2025. Meanwhile, fuel prices fell amid news of a possible deal between the US and Iran. And Merz gives Trump a Germany jersey. More on DW. 2026-06-16T11:02:00Z News en 77574042 https://www.dw.com/en/musk-to-sue-german-broadcaster-zdf-over-hunt-for-migrants/a-77571443?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast. 2026-06-16T07:35:00Z World en 77571443 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-23-million-tune-in-for-world-cup-win/live-77557116?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The Germany national team's 7-1 win over Curacao drew over 23 million viewers. Meanwhile, German President Steinmeier is kicking off his visit to Indonesia. 2026-06-15T10:33:00Z News en 77557116 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-25-years-since-nazi-forced-labor-compensation-began/a-77577731?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf A German fund set up to compensate the millions forced to work for the Nazi regime is marking 25 years since the first payments were made. But for many victims, it was much too late. 2026-06-16T13:31:00Z Germany en 77577731 https://www.dw.com/en/leipzig-bach-festival-encouraging-dialog/a-77571933?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Talking, debating and listening are skills we can all learn, particularly in the light of current global conflicts. The Leipzig Bachfest shows how Johann Sebastian Bach's music can serve as a model here. 2026-06-16T09:03:00Z Culture en 77571933 https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-hitler-look-alike-at-germany-s-world-cup-match/a-77561962?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Images circulating across several platforms allegedly show a football fan who resembles Adolf Hitler during Germany's 7-1 win against Curacao. But is the viral image authentic? 2026-06-16T05:56:00Z World en 77561962 https://www.dw.com/en/manuel-neuer-the-aura-of-a-record-breaking-goalkeeper/a-77538894?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Germany's hopes at the 2026 World Cup are connected to world-class goalkeeper Manuel Neuer's fitness and form. 2026-06-14T21:20:00Z Sports en 77538894 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-start-2026-world-cup-with-win-over-curacao/a-77538843?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup. 2026-06-14T19:00:00Z Sports en 77538843 https://www.dw.com/en/ibrahim-maza-algeria-s-multicultural-kid-from-berlin/a-77435644?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Ibo Maza had his choice of three different countries. Instead of his native Germany, the Bayer Leverkusen forward is representing Algeria, the country of his father, at the World Cup in North America. 2026-06-15T13:22:00Z Sports en 77435644 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-beat-usa-before-world-cup-but-injuries-cast-shadow/a-77446005?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do. 2026-06-06T21:17:00Z Sports en 77446005 https://www.dw.com/en/young-german-talents-impress-in-world-cup-tune-up-vs-finland/a-77371601?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup. 2026-06-01T08:34:00Z Sports en 77371601