Ukrainian-German government talks in Berlin on Tuesday, were overshadowed by worries about continuing support for Ukraine. Political resistance is growing.

Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners are also pushing for a move to the "only yes means yes" principle of active consent.

A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

A new rule requiring men to get permission to travel abroad recently put Defense Minister Boris Pistorius under pressure. He says he has fixed the situation, but the criticism continues.

The German automaker’s sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles.

Without her parents’ knowledge, her portrait was entered as a prank in a contest in 1935 to represent the ideal Aryan infant — and she won.

Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland has raised questions about the US's commitment to NATO. The US maintains a major military presence in Germany — a vital part of its post-World War II national defense strategy.

In the monthly ARD Deutschlandtrend poll, Germans polled expressed little confidence that 2026 will be a peaceful and prosperous year. The reputation of the US is at an all-time low.

Many cities and municipalities in Germany are facing bankruptcy and no longer know how they're supposed to fulfill their responsibilities. They are blaming the federal government.

The death of entertainers Alice and Ellen Kessler has sparked a fresh debate about assisted suicide in Germany. Much of the controversy centers on assisted dying organizations.

The heated debate about whether Syrians should return to their homeland to help rebuild after more than a decade of war is upsetting those who came as refugees — and their children, many of whom were born in Germany.

Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, but Germany is not helpless.

Two years have passed since the Hamas-led attack in Israel. How has life in Germany changed since then — for Jews, Palestinians and the country as a whole?

Representatives of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) have held high-profile talks in Washington to strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Relations with the US have long been contentious within the party.

Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet agreed on a "modernization agenda" this week, which includes the use of AI. Critics have questioned how much of this is in the public interest.

The prominent Jewish journalist Michel Friedman was supposed to read from his latest book in the northeastern German town of Klütz — but was uninvited. Did town officials want to placate the far right?

A new study reveals that the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel significantly impacted the everyday lives of Jews and Israelis in Germany. The authors of the report are urging more protection against discrimination.

The Bundestag was supposed to elect three new judges to Germany's highest court in July. But the vote was canceled because right-wing lawmakers took issue with one of the candidates.