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Germany's previous government changed laws to allow dual citizenship. A new survey shows that, one year after that reform, more than 85% of new German citizens are opting to keep their original

The deal involves sending people whose asylum applications have been rejected to third countries. It still requires formal approval to come into effect.

The southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg has expanded restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and zoos.

Most people in Germany expect a premier from the far-right AfD to lead at least one state after elections in the autumn, a survey has found. The Brenner Pass linking Austria and

Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.

The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations on Ukraine as the bloc's foreign ministers meet in Cyprus. DW has

Medical staff in Germany are protesting proposed cuts that ministers say are necessary to stop spiraling costs. Meanwhile, a World War II bomb meant thousands were evacuated from their homes. DW has

The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Germany's pension and healthcare systems are also feeling the strain.

Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?