Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA rift in the alliance? Trump’s Ukraine peace plan and Germany's response
"Russia’s wish list"- that’s how many in Washington and Berlin labelled Washington’s initial 28-point plan toward peace in Ukraine, when it first bec…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
DW interview with German chancellor Friedrich Merz
As negotiations over a 28-point plan for Ukraine intensify, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns of a "deep threat" to Europe’s security architectu…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Young Vs Old? How a fight over pensions is shaking the German government
18 young conservative MPs have rebelled against the pension reform - threatening the coalition between conservatives and social democrats. Is this Fr…
9 months ago
Conscription comeback: Will Germany find 80.000 new soldiers?
It’s a deal: Germany’s coalition has agreed to restart military conscription from January 2026. DW's Berlin Briefing hosts Michaela Küfner and Nina H…
9 months, 1 week ago
Back to Syria? Germany's conservatives face off on deportation plans
Germany’s conservatives are in turmoil after Foreign Minister Wadephul’s visit to Syria. His remarks about the country’s dire living conditions — and…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Is Europe united against Russia’s provocations? Race against time
What does it take to get Europe defense-ready — and how soon must it act? In this Berlin Briefing from the Berlin Global Dialogue, DW’s Michaela Küfn…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Global power shift: Trump, Xi and the end of rules-based order?
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz just said that the world is witnessing 'the provisional end of a rules-based multilateral order.' So, is Germany …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
"Will Germany Get Its Own James Bond?"
Monday saw a dramatic public hearing where the heads of Germany's top intelligence agencies warned: "We're already in the fire." Facing sabotage, hyb…
10 months ago
AfD meets MAGA: What's behind the far-right alliance?
Germany's AfD is knocking on Washington's door—and Trump's team is answering. Over the last few months, AfD politicians have met with US officials, i…
10 months, 1 week ago
Is NATO doing Enough? Breaking down Russia’s latest tests against the West
What’s behind Russia’s latest provocations against the West? What should NATO’s strategy be? In this special episode of Berlin Briefing at the Warsaw…
10 months, 2 weeks ago