German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was at German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall’s Australia headquarters to observe production of "Boxer" armored vehicles being rolled out under a manufacturing deal...
Can the SPD set the reform agenda again? | Berlin Briefing Podcast
Germany’s governing parties in Chancellor Merz’ coalition just faced a moment of truth. The need for drastic reforms is hitting home in the Social Democrat SPD Party, who were dealt another electoral blow this...
Fact check: Russian anti-Ukraine disinformation targets Hungary’s election | DW News
Videos posing as reports from DW, Reuters and other major outlets spread fabricated stories about Ukrainian refugees, allegedly threatening Viktor Orban and his family. What’s behind? #dwfactcheck...
Is force now the only option for reopening the Strait of Hormuz? | DW News
A narrow waterway, a global choke point — and Iran calling the shots. What would it actually take to force the Strait of Hormuz open again? #dwcurrentaffairs #iran #straitofhormuz For more news go to: Follow DW on...
Merz aims for return of 80 percent of all Syrian refugees in Germany | DW News
German Chancellor Merz aims to facilitate the return of 80 percent of the more than 900,000 Syrians in Germany to their home country. Merz said during a meeting with Syrian Interim President al-Sharaa who had traveled...
Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s Kharg island if no deal • FRANCE 24 English
US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to obliterate Iran’s oil export hub of Kharg Island, oil wells, power plants and other civilian infrastructure if it does not soon agree to a deal to end the war. #Iran...
What is the EU’s death penalty policy? | DW News
In Europe, the death penalty has gradually been abolished in most countries. It is one of Europe’s core values that it does not use capital punishment. Europe’s legal order enshrines this principle. #dwcurrentaffairs...