Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Germany https://www.dw.com/s-1432?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-06-12T11:15:54Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-1432?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/jonathan-tah-s-first-world-cup-and-the-long-wait/a-77512263?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The 2026 World Cup will be the Bayern Munich defender's first for Germany. This moment has been a long time coming. 2026-06-12T09:44:00Z Sports en 77512263 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-pushes-sweeping-reform-agenda/live-77498625?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Chancellor Friedrich Merz is outlining the German government's position on a range of issues ahead of a key EU summit. Lawmakers are also set to debate major domestic reforms alongside foreign policy. 2026-06-11T06:55:00Z News en 77498625 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-recession-looms-as-iran-war-chokes-growth/live-77487978?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Economists say Germany is edging toward recession as an energy shock caused by the Iran war takes a chunk out of growth. Meanwhile, police have carried out raids on a suspected international drug ring. DW has the latest. 2026-06-10T11:57:00Z News en 77487978 https://www.dw.com/en/julian-nagelsmann-the-coach-struggling-to-speak-to-germany/a-77209578?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Considered German football's X factor during Euro 2024, head coach Julian Nagelsmann enters the 2026 World Cup with more questions than optimism. 2026-06-12T08:31:00Z Sports en 77209578 https://www.dw.com/en/sex-doll-art-sparks-debate-at-german-president-s-residence/a-77493241?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state building closes for renovation. 2026-06-11T08:25:00Z Culture en 77493241 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-beat-usa-before-world-cup-but-injuries-cast-shadow/a-77446005?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Germany’s final match before their World Cup start ended with a 2-1 win. But a tournament-ending injury to rising star Lennart Karl and doubts about veteran Manuel Neuer mean coach Julian Nagelsmann has work to do. 2026-06-06T21:17:00Z Sports en 77446005 https://www.dw.com/en/young-german-talents-impress-in-world-cup-tune-up-vs-finland/a-77371601?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last game at home before the start of 2026 FIFA World Cup. 2026-06-01T08:34:00Z Sports en 77371601 https://www.dw.com/en/film-funding-bill-to-support-blockbusters-made-in-germany/a-77346783?maca=en-rss-en-ger-1023-rdf The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a "global player" in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry. 2026-05-30T14:32:00Z Germany en 77346783