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 2026-05-06T07:33:03Z 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/from-india-to-iran-how-hitler-redefined-aryan-for-the-nazis/a-77046616?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. The term is still tied to Nazi Germany, but its origin lies elsewhere. 2026-05-05T08:56:00Z Culture en 77046616 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-biontech-shutting-down-covid-vaccine-production-entirely-1-860-jobs-at-risk/a-77055320?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The German company that pioneered one of the first mRNA coronavirus vaccines is halting production, handing the reins to partner Pfizer. BioNTech is restructuring to focus on research and illnesses like cancer. 2026-05-05T13:58:00Z News en 77055320 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-couple-admits-€1-9-million-parking-meter-thefts/a-77052664?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf A German couple accused of siphoning large quantities of cash from parking meters has confessed in court. Nearly two million euros disappeared from machines in a picturesque Bavarian town — but no one noticed for years. 2026-05-05T11:17:00Z News en 77052664 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-leipzig-ramming-suspect-ordered-to-psych-ward/live-77046961?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf A German man faced court on Tuesday after he was accused of a deadly car ramming in Leipzig. Prosecutors said they do not believe the suspect had a religious or political motive. 2026-05-05T08:19:00Z News en 77046961 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-plays-down-us-military-withdrawal-plans/live-77030293?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany’s interior minister says border controls will stay despite falling asylum numbers. 2026-05-04T09:34:00Z News en 77030293 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-who-is-cdu-parliamentary-leader-jens-spahn/a-77056956?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf CDU firebrand, ex-health minister, and leader of his party's parliamentary group, Jens Spahn has been dogged by controversy. But his ambition is undimmed. 2026-05-05T15:02:00Z Germany en 77056956 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-prepares-for-mission-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/a-77054325?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The German minesweeper Fulda has set course for the Mediterranean. The German armed forces may assist in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz — although only under certain conditions. 2026-05-05T14:37:00Z Germany en 77054325 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-difficult-first-year-for-chancellor-friedrich-merz/a-77053478?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf A year after taking office, Germany's federal leadership is struggling with the drudgery of coalition governance. Whenever there are problems, the coalition partners are blamed. Or US President Donald Trump. 2026-05-05T12:20:00Z Germany en 77053478 https://www.dw.com/en/women-s-champions-league-bayern-fall-to-barcelona-in-semis/a-77030846?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after losing to Barcelona in the semifinals. 2026-05-04T09:19:00Z Sports en 77030846 https://www.dw.com/en/2026-goethe-medal-meet-the-recipients/a-76982863?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal. 2026-04-29T13:17:00Z Culture en 76982863 https://www.dw.com/en/rose-and-the-piece-of-fabric-that-embodies-gender-politics/a-76926727?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf As the film starring Sandra Hüller is released in Germany, DW talked to director Markus Schleinzer about why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, and why it's a current topic. 2026-04-29T11:30:00Z Culture en 76926727