After days of confusion, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled his cabinet. Conservative politicians fear that this will not help with the prospects in the upcoming state elections.
Following the terrorist attack on Berlin’s Pride parade, the Christopher Street Day parade, politicians and security experts are demanding consequences.
Industry boss Tanja Gönner says the situation is critical but offers opportunity. Meanwhile, politicians head to the Bayreuth Festival and security services warn of racist fight clubs. Follow DW for the latest.
Germany wants to boost relations with Africa. During his trip, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has promoted cooperation on energy, infrastructure and the economy. He also criticized US treatment of South Africa.
Germany wants to build up its army and pour hundreds of millions of euros into its defenses. But in a world where the battlefield is increasingly dominated by cheap drones, how many expensive tanks does the country need?
Thorsten Frei, a close confidant of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is taking over the role as parliamentary group leader for the conservative CDU/CSU bloc. The position is a powerful one.
Germany’s Criminal Police Office has reported over 17,000 cases of sexual violence against children in the past year. Organizations such as Zartbitter provide support to victims.
Infertility affects one in six women in Germany. However, access to reproductive medicine is not available to all. Surrogacy as well as egg donation are banned.
Jens Spahn, a key ally of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is stepping down amid a controversy surrounding his decision to have a child via a surrogate mother. He had opposed legalizing surrogacy in Germany.
The German government plans to crack down on tax fraud, money laundering and illegally acquired assets with more audits and stiffer penalties.