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German election 2021

Some 60.4 million people are eligible to vote in Germany's general election for the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, on September 26, 2021.

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German lawmaker and transgender woman Nyke Slawik speaking in parliament

Germany's transgender rights law takes effect

Germany's transgender rights law takes effect

A new law makes it easier to alter gender markers and names on official documents, a welcome recognition for some.
Human RightsNovember 1, 2024
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Russian disinformation is growing in Germany

Russian disinformation is growing in Germany

Analysts say Russia's disinformation campaign is helping pro-Kremlin narratives seep into the country's politics.
PoliticsOctober 15, 2024
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Young Germans fear war and poverty yet remain optimistic

Young Germans fear war and poverty yet remain optimistic

Young Germans fear war in Europe and rising poverty. And they are taking more of an interest in politics.
SocietyOctober 15, 2024
Demonstrators against the far-right in Erfurt on August 25. 2024

Germans divided over far-right AfD ban

Germans divided over far-right AfD ban

Two-thirds of German voters polled in October see the rise of the AfD as a threat to democracy and the rule of law.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2024
Deutschland Solingen | Mehr Frauen in die Politik | Bürgermeisterin Ioanna Zacharaki

German mayor encouraging women to enter politics

German mayor encouraging women to enter politics

Ioanna Zacharaki is bringing together politically minded women and preparing them for a future in German politics.
PoliticsOctober 9, 202400:59 min
Kevin Kühnert autograph cards

Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party

Germany: Surprise SPD resignation puts pressure on party

SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert is giving up all political offices. This comes at an inopportune time for the party.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2024
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Who will replace Angela Merkel as chancellor?

Annalena Baerbock, Armin Laschet or Olaf Scholz? All the news, data and facts you need.

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PoliticsSeptember 26, 2021

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An AfD election campaign poster

How Germany's far-right AfD is reaching young voters

The far-right Alternative for Germany is hoping for another strong showing in Brandenburg's upcoming state election.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 202402:38 min
Hand holding a mobile phone on whose display a video of AFD politician Alice Weidel can be seen on the TikTok platform

TikTok likely helped far right in German elections: analysts

The far-right AfD was twice as effective at reaching first-time voters on the app than all other parties combined.
PoliticsSeptember 2, 2024
black and white photo of a man casting his ballot in the polling station at Frankfurt train station

Germany remembers its first post-WWII national election

In 1949, four years after the end of dictatorship and war, Germans could once again elect a democratic parliament.
HistoryAugust 13, 2024
German gun ownership card, a handgun and ammunition

Where does Germany stand on gun control?

Who can buy and carry guns in Germany? The laws for gun ownership are strictly regulated. DW looks at the details.
Law and JusticeJuly 14, 2024
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How German politics could be reshaped by the BSW party

Germany's populist BSW presented a challenge to the far-right AfD in the recent European Parliament elections.
PoliticsJune 15, 202407:17 min
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Poland demands compensation from Germany

The new government in Warsaw will not pursue war reparations from Germany, but it wants some form of compensation.
PoliticsMarch 19, 2024
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