Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Germany needs to reform its social security system
Germany’s social security system is under pressure - from rising costs, an aging population, and political deadlock. In this episode, DW’s Michaela K…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Europe stand up to Putin's latest provocation?
A “serious threat to peace” – that’s how Poland sees Russia’s largest drone incursion into its air space so far. German Chancellor Merz agrees. But w…
9 months ago
The Trump effect: Why Germany and India are getting closer
India and Germany have been hit hard by Trump – with India blasted by super-high tariffs and Germany bending over backwards to keep Trump happy. For …
9 months, 1 week ago
Is Germany changing its strategic thinking? New security council explained
The German government, facing rising tensions from Russia, China, Iran, and other actors, has approved a National Security Council (NSC) under Chance…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Europe shouldn’t get too excited over Trump’s peace drive
In this episode, Trump’s former National Security Advisor John Bolton tells DW’s top correspondents Michaela Küfner and Nina Haase why the question o…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Merz era: What has he achieved? Where is he failing?
Germany’s new government came in 100 days ago pledging to master the biggest challenges facing the country: a stagnant economy, weak defense, and dee…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Is mandatory military service on its way back in Germany?
The German government says it aims to build up Europe’s strongest conventional army, but is facing a shortage of personnel. Conscription was suspende…
10 months ago
EU-US trade deal: Disaster for the German economy?
In Germany there’s massive criticism of the new US-EU trade agreement, with opponents saying it’s deeply unfair. If that’s true, why did Europe sign …
10 months, 1 week ago
How the far-right AfD fuelled a campaign of division
The deliberate spread of false information just handed the far right a big win. The vote on a new set of constitutional court judges was postponed. O…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How a routine vote blew up German politics
Germany’s coalition is grappling with its first crisis, with infighting over the nomination of a new judge to its highest court that has exploded wit…
10 months, 3 weeks ago