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Palatinate are set to choose a new state government. Run-off local elections are to take place in Bavaria, with the mayoral race in Munich in focus.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting three Gulf states within just 72 hours. He is pursuing new "strategic partnerships" — as Germany's friendship with the United States is becoming increasingly...
The German government has restated its opposition to reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, an idea that has gained traction...
Harold Kreis is set to head to his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland, he wasn't welcomed by all when he first arrived from Canada.
Five men have been arrested in Lübeck for allegedly exporting goods to Russian defense companies. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has said talks with Ukraine will continue in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. DW has more.
Many buses, trams and underground trains across the country will not be running amid a strike by a large union. Foreign Minister Wadephul is visiting Singapore. Read more in DW's running coverage of German news.
The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.
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