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  • Will Merz's coalition deal do the economic trick?

    Will Merz's coalition deal do the economic trick?
    2025/04/11
    Germany's likely next government has published its much-awaited coalition agreement. The political marriage document between Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU party and the Social Democrat SPD marks a clamp down on migration. It also promises a huge boost for Germany's struggling economy. But will Merz's plan to stop the deindustrialization of Germany work?
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    42 分
  • Merz’s migration gamble: Can Germany’s leader-in-waiting deliver change?

    Merz’s migration gamble: Can Germany’s leader-in-waiting deliver change?
    2025/04/04
    Migration is again a defining political battleground in Germany. With Friedrich Merz pushing for a 'Migrationswende,' his election victory brings promises of change, but coalition politics may complicate the path forward. Can Germany’s next government deliver on tougher migration policies, or will compromises dilute the vision?
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    33 分
  • Can Europe risk challenging Erdogan?

    Can Europe risk challenging Erdogan?
    2025/03/28
    Turkey’s President Erdogan has had the mayor of Istanbul Imamoglu arrested. The EU condemns the arrest but stops short of threatening any action. In this episode DW’s Michaela Küfner asks whether Europe can afford standing up to Erdogan? Her guests, Can Merey (RND) and former EU ambassador to Turkey Marc Pierini map out why Germany and Europe are so highly dependent on Erdogan.
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    30 分
  • Is Donald Trump strengthening European ties?

    Is Donald Trump strengthening European ties?
    2025/03/21
    Donald Trump is reshaping America’s ties with its allies. Will his policies push EU states to unite? Why should anyone who cares about democracy be paying close attention to the relationship between Germany and France? And why is Germany tightening its US travel advice? DW’s Nina Haase explores these questions with Max Hofmann (DW) and Jacob Ross (DGAP) in this episode of Berlin Briefing.
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    41 分
  • Can Friedrich Merz really save Europe?

    Can Friedrich Merz really save Europe?
    2025/03/13
    Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz is already hailed as the man who could forge what the EU needs most: unity. So far he has seen a lot of advance praise, but how will his ambition to turn Germany from a “hesitant” to a “leading middle power” really be felt in Europe?
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    29 分
  • What's behind Germany's historic rearmament plan?

    What's behind Germany's historic rearmament plan?
    2025/03/07
    Friedrich Merz, Germany’s likely next chancellor, has stirred up political waters with his bold "whatever it takes" stance. In a massive shift, Merz and the Social Democrats have jointly announced a plan to rearm Germany and heavily invest in infrastructure. In this episode, we break it all down with expert insights from Ralph Bollmann, journalist (FAS), and Benjamin Hilgenstock from the DGAP.
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    32 分
  • Next steps in Berlin’s military buildup

    Next steps in Berlin’s military buildup
    2025/02/28
    Germany’s incoming leaders are planning to dramatically ramp up military spending after signs the Trump administration could definitively pivot away from European defense. DW breaks down the next steps for likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz: Procuring drones, satellites and more high-tech gear. Recruiting tens of thousands of troops. And trying to work out a European nuclear deterrent.
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    45 分
  • Election countdown: What’s at stake for Germany?

    Election countdown: What’s at stake for Germany?
    2025/02/21
    Who will lead Germany next? In this episode of Berlin Briefing, we break down the key players in Germany’s upcoming elections, the ripple effects of JD Vance’s game-changing MSC 2025 speech and its impact on Europe’s security, and why smaller parties could complicate the formation of the next coalition. Plus, we reveal what the latest polls are saying and share final predictions.
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    33 分