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  • Why is Poland introducing controls on its border with Germany?

    Why is Poland introducing controls on its border with Germany?
    2025/07/03
    Poland will impose temporary border checks with Germany in response to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's tougher migration stance, which has led Germany to conduct regular border checks. Germany is now countering criticism from neighboring countries. Journalist David McQuaid joins DW’s political team to discuss the political tensions, motivations, risks, and implications for European unity.
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    35 分
  • What Trump’s power over Europe really means

    What Trump’s power over Europe really means
    2025/06/26
    In a historic week for Europe, the NATO alliance agreed to a major defense spending boost - raising the goal to 5% of GDP. Meanwhile, Secretary General Rutte called Trump ‘Daddy.’ In this episode of Berlin Briefing, DW’s team breaks down NATO’s summit in The Hague, explores Trump’s influence over Europe, and examines how European leaders’ attitudes shifted during his first and second terms.
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    43 分
  • Bolton: Iran could become Trump's next TACO moment

    Bolton: Iran could become Trump's next TACO moment
    2025/06/19
    US President Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton checked in with Berlin Briefing's hosts. Bolton explained why he doesn't believe Trump will send the bunker-busting bomb to Iran. Pushed for a character assessment, Bolton questioned whether Trump had even made up his mind on what he will do next – on Iran and NATO.
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    29 分
  • How ready are Germans to defend Europe?

    How ready are Germans to defend Europe?
    2025/06/13
    Half of Germans back Chancellor Merz's pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defense. And the other half?! And how comfortable are Germany's European partners with the new German leadership style that includes sweeping commitments to arm up? DW's top correspondents Michaela Küfner and Nina Haase in Berlin and Alexandra von Nahmen at NATO HQ in Brussels analyze what Merz' pledges will mean in real terms.
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    39 分
  • Why Germans are relieved after Merz’s Oval Office debut

    Why Germans are relieved after Merz’s Oval Office debut
    2025/06/06
    Friedrich Merz was bracing for a bust-up on his first visit to the Oval Office since becoming German chancellor. But the first Merz-Trump meeting turned out to be harmonious. Why? In this edition of Berlin Briefing, Michaela Küfner in Washington and Nina Haase and Richard Walker in Berlin look for answers. And ask whether a first good meeting counts for much in this unpredictable new era.
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    47 分
  • Why is Germany toughening its tone on Israel now?

    Why is Germany toughening its tone on Israel now?
    2025/05/30
    When Germany's Chancellor speaks out on international law violations by Israel, it signals a shift. We explore Germany’s evolving stance on Israel, and how Staatsräson shapes the line between political criticism and accusations of antisemitism. Plus, what Merz’s backing of Ukraine’s missile program says about his global ambitions — and how he aims to engage Trump on Europe.
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    40 分
  • Stuck between Trump and Putin: Can Merz lead?

    Stuck between Trump and Putin: Can Merz lead?
    2025/05/22
    How did Germany’s newly elected chancellor debut as a peacemaker in Europe after his visit to Kyiv alongside fellow European leaders? Can he lead while caught between the U.S. and Russian presidents? DW’s Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner discusses Merz’s first steps as Germany’s new chancellor on the European stage with Andreas Rinke from Reuters and Aylin Matlé from DGAP.
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    34 分
  • Why socialism is making a surprise comeback in Germany

    Why socialism is making a surprise comeback in Germany
    2025/05/15
    While the far-right AfD has seized global attention, the far left of German politics is also making gains. The Left Party was the #1 choice for first-time voters in the recent elections. Why are so many young voters drawn to its socialist agenda? DW’s Richard Walker unpacks the Left Party and its growing influence with Matthew Moore and Bernd Riegert from the DW politics team.
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    41 分