Germany

Drone defense is a priority for the German government. Several dramatic incidents involving explosive-laden drones at Leipzig airport show there are still substantial shortcomings.

Germany’s centrist parties reject any cooperation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD), parts of which are classified as right-wing extremist. However, this policy is coming under increasing pressure.

The state surrounding Berlin is drying out, but local Tesla and Red Bull plants are looking to expand. Is Brandenburg running out of water to share?

Handguns and ammunition were found in a forest near Berlin last year. German authorities suspect they were to be used for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence.

The wildfires this summer have broken records in Germany and are unlikely to subside in future. Psychologists say post-traumatic stress disorder caused by such disasters is serious but can be treated if people seek help.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has denounced a call by Israel’s far-right security minister to carry out “targeted killings” of Palestinians in Gaza. The outrage spans the entire political spectrum.

Right-wing, far-right, fascist: Many terms are being thrown around in the debate about the AfD. What do they mean, and how appropriate are they when discussing the AfD? DW has this glossary.

After a terrorist attack, public attention tends to focus primarily on the perpetrator. But what about the victims? What support can they expect? And what lies ahead for them?

Climate action does not seem to be a priority for the German government — despite record temperatures, heat-related deaths and drought. Why aren’t more people taking to the streets in protest?

After the Taliban retook power on August 15, 2021, Berlin promised to bring Afghan staff to Germany. But people are still waiting to leave in Pakistan and Afghanistan.