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Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

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Flowers mark scene of Oldenburg shooting as calls for justice grow

Flowers and candles have been laid at the scene where a 21-year-old man was shot dead by police in the German city of Oldenburg in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Germany

German Greens seek to end ban on civil servants wearing headscarves

Greens in Berlin push to abolish the neutrality law, claiming it discriminates against Muslim women wearing headscarves and hampers their careers in public service.

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Merz to Europe: There's a new sheriff in town - Analysis

While Germany's chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is already plagued by criticism and sinking poll numbers at home, his EU partners are eagerly awaiting him on the Brussels scene. They expect him to replace the dullness of his predecessor with strong leadership - and Merz is willing to deliver.

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Is it the end for family reunification in Europe? | Radio Schuman

More and more EU countries are tightening their policies on family reunification, a fundamental right for refugees. Why do countries want to end it, and what does this mean for people fleeing to the EU?

Design

Meet the German architects behind the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025

ATELIER BRÜCKNER have become known for immersive, narrative-driven architecture - and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, they've created one of the most poetic pavilions on site.

World News

Why a 22-year-old German is risking his life for Ukraine

Despite the dangers, Ruben Mawick feels obliged to help in Ukraine. From evacuations to life-threatening missions: his commitment shows the tireless solidarity that war evokes.

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Trump's tariffs threaten to be tough nut to crack in German workshop

Alongside classic fare such as a variety of Santas, Scrooge and the Mad Hatter, specifically American-themed collectibles are a staple at Steinbach Volkskunst.

Europeans' Stories

European Capital of Culture 2025: Chemnitz relies on citizen participation

Chemnitz strives for a creative fresh start. As European Capital of Culture 2025, this major Eastern German city wants to move away from its negative image as a stronghold of right-wing extremists.

Germany

Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

The 40-year-old medic, who has been held in custody since August, is alleged to have committed the crimes between September 2021 and July 2024.

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What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations?

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too.

Europe News

Five ways to keep yourself safe when travelling to the US

As the number of German visitors to America drops, here are some steps to ensure your digital security and personal safety.

Germany

Merz's Taurus to Ukraine pitch sparks support abroad, caution at home

European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.

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Germany's Sorbian minority prepares traditional Easter eggs

Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Germany some 1,500 years ago.

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Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'.

Earth News

Inside the NGO taking on the biggest greenwashers in Germany

For three years, DUH has been taking companies to court for dubious advertising claims about climate neutrality.

Economy

Germany’s economy expected to stagnate as Trump's tariffs hit

US tariffs, especially on metals such as steel and aluminium, could particularly impact Germany's economic growth this year.

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Editor of German far-right outlet receives suspended sentence

The editor-in-chief of the AfD-affiliated media Deutschland Kurier was sentenced to seven months' probation for spreading a fake meme featuring German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on social networks.

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'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Merz as new coalition agreed

Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive.

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