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Israel should end hostilities in the Gaza Strip immediately, said Germany's foreign minister. Johann Wadephul also pressured Israel to start planning for a future of the territory that preserves Palestinian rights.

Israel should end hostilities in the Gaza Strip immediately, said Germany's foreign minister. Johann Wadephul also pressured Israel to start planning for a future of the territory that preserves Palestinian rights.

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Chancellor Scholz has responded to an X post by Elon Musk in which the multi-billionaire said that "only the AfD could save Germany."

Chancellor Scholz has responded to an X post by Elon Musk in which the multi-billionaire said that "only the AfD could save Germany."

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Merz: There's no way, AfD! Conservative chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz again says no to cooperation between his CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD party. The AfD is currently polling at second place, but so far all other parliamentary groups have ruled out any cooperation.

Merz: There's no way, AfD! Conservative chancellor-hopeful Friedrich Merz again says no to cooperation between his CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD party. The AfD is currently polling at second place, but so far all other parliamentary groups have ruled out any cooperation.

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How does Germany react when the richest man in the world calls its chancellor a fool? After the coalition collapse, Elon Musk posted "Olaf ist ein Narr" ("Olaf is a fool") on X. The government's spokeswoman didn't seem too bothered.

How does Germany react when the richest man in the world calls its chancellor a fool? After the coalition collapse, Elon Musk posted "Olaf ist ein Narr" ("Olaf is a fool") on X. The government's spokeswoman didn't seem too bothered.

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A scuffle broke out during a memorial service marking the assassination attempt on Hitler in Berlin on July 20, 1944. Descendants of Nazi resistance fighters tried to remove a wreath placed there by the AfD parliamentary group.

A scuffle broke out during a memorial service marking the assassination attempt on Hitler in Berlin on July 20, 1944. Descendants of Nazi resistance fighters tried to remove a wreath placed there by the AfD parliamentary group.

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Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) secured 104 votes in the General Assembly, falling 23 short of the required two-thirds majority. It is the first time Germany has missed out on a rotating seat.

Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) secured 104 votes in the General Assembly, falling 23 short of the required two-thirds majority. It is the first time Germany has missed out on a rotating seat.

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"The accusations being made against Israel are absurd." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Israel is acting in accordance with international law in defending itself against Hamas.

"The accusations being made against Israel are absurd." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Israel is acting in accordance with international law in defending itself against Hamas.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are "a violation of international law."

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are "a violation of international law."

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US President Joe Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit at a ceremony in Berlin, on his farewell trip to Europe.

US President Joe Biden has been awarded Germany's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit at a ceremony in Berlin, on his farewell trip to Europe.

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DW exclusive: This is the moment a Green politician was physically harassed and spat at in the eastern German city of Dresden. Yvonne Mosler was hanging posters on Tuesday when the incident happened.

DW exclusive: This is the moment a Green politician was physically harassed and spat at in the eastern German city of Dresden. Yvonne Mosler was hanging posters on Tuesday when the incident happened.

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Germany's Chancellor expects 80% of Syrians in Germany to return to Syria within three years. That's what the Syrian president would like too, according to Merz. He also stressed that "those who live here and want to stay and are well integrated" can remain in Germany.

Germany's Chancellor expects 80% of Syrians in Germany to return to Syria within three years. That's what the Syrian president would like too, according to Merz. He also stressed that "those who live here and want to stay and are well integrated" can remain in Germany.

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“I don’t like the style… but…” A senior figure in the German opposition CDU party says Germany could find “common interest” with a future President Donald Trump. Jens Spahn says he's at the Republican National Convention to network with Trump's team.

“I don’t like the style… but…” A senior figure in the German opposition CDU party says Germany could find “common interest” with a future President Donald Trump. Jens Spahn says he's at the Republican National Convention to network with Trump's team.

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Slashing red tape, labor‑market changes, tax reform, and extended Sunday opening hours for bakeries and libraries — the German government has unveiled a package of reforms to kickstart the economy. Chancellor Merz believes: the country is ready to embrace them.

Slashing red tape, labor‑market changes, tax reform, and extended Sunday opening hours for bakeries and libraries — the German government has unveiled a package of reforms to kickstart the economy. Chancellor Merz believes: the country is ready to embrace them.

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European nations are starting to explore a shared nuclear umbrella. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the talks come as Germany faces renewed debate over whether it should develop its own nuclear defenses.

European nations are starting to explore a shared nuclear umbrella. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the talks come as Germany faces renewed debate over whether it should develop its own nuclear defenses.

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“It is illegal to finance political parties in Germany from abroad,” Germany's Chancellor Merz said after DW's Nina Haase-Trobridge 🇪🇺 asked him whether US “civilizational” grants for European groups amount to political interference.

“It is illegal to finance political parties in Germany from abroad,” Germany's Chancellor Merz said after DW's Nina Haase-Trobridge 🇪🇺 asked him whether US “civilizational” grants for European groups amount to political interference.

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A portrait of Angela Merkel, Germany's first and so far only female chancellor, has gone on display in Berlin. Merkel unveiled the artwork alongside Jérémie Queyra, the German-French artist who painted it.

A portrait of Angela Merkel, Germany's first and so far only female chancellor, has gone on display in Berlin. Merkel unveiled the artwork alongside Jérémie Queyra, the German-French artist who painted it.

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The recent Ebola case treated at Berlin's renowned Charité Hospital shows that Germany is insufficiently prepared for such incidents. The hospital's CEO says the country needs to boost its health security.

The recent Ebola case treated at Berlin's renowned Charité Hospital shows that Germany is insufficiently prepared for such incidents. The hospital's CEO says the country needs to boost its health security.

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Germany may be heading for a new heat record at 42 degrees Celsius. Critics have pointed out that local authorities are not adequately prepared to keep people safe as temperatures rise.

Germany may be heading for a new heat record at 42 degrees Celsius. Critics have pointed out that local authorities are not adequately prepared to keep people safe as temperatures rise.

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Foreign Minister Wadephul says Germany does not intend to increase sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank "at the present time." The statement comes as six Western nations announced new sanctions against certain settler groups following violence against Palestinians.

Foreign Minister Wadephul says Germany does not intend to increase sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank "at the present time." The statement comes as six Western nations announced new sanctions against certain settler groups following violence against Palestinians.

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Anti-muslim racism in Germany's public institutions is widespread. Most Muslims reported discrimination in a new survey conducted by an alliance to fight anti-Muslim hate (CLAIM).

Anti-muslim racism in Germany's public institutions is widespread. Most Muslims reported discrimination in a new survey conducted by an alliance to fight anti-Muslim hate (CLAIM).

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Green party politician Cem Özdemir has won a victory in state elections in Baden-Württemberg, meaning he is likely to become Germany's first state premier with migrant roots. So, who is he?

Green party politician Cem Özdemir has won a victory in state elections in Baden-Württemberg, meaning he is likely to become Germany's first state premier with migrant roots. So, who is he?

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Israel's current level of attacks on Gaza "can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism."

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Israel's current level of attacks on Gaza "can no longer be justified as a fight against Hamas terrorism."

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No new fighter jets through FCAS – Germany and France have buried their joint effort to develop Europe's next generation fighter aircraft. So, what now? Germany's defense minister said several possible alternatives are on the table, including a German initiative involving Airbus.

No new fighter jets through FCAS – Germany and France have buried their joint effort to develop Europe's next generation fighter aircraft. So, what now? Germany's defense minister said several possible alternatives are on the table, including a German initiative involving Airbus.

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From Berlin to Munich: Thousands of students take to the streets to protest Germany’s new military service law.

From Berlin to Munich: Thousands of students take to the streets to protest Germany’s new military service law.

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