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  • Did Merz push Trump too far on Iran?

    Did Merz push Trump too far on Iran?
    2026/04/30
    A blunt remark by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has triggered a sharp response from US President Donald Trump — and reopened questions about the state of transatlantic relations. After Merz publicly criticized Washington’s handling of Iran, saying the US s being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership, Trump hinted at reviewing the US troop presence in Germany, raising security and diplomatic stakes.
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    33 分
  • Why is Chancellor Merz so unpopular — and is it fair?

    Why is Chancellor Merz so unpopular — and is it fair?
    2026/04/24
    Germany’s chancellor tops the wrong rankings: approval is at a record low and the AfD has overtaken the CDU/CSU in some polls. But do polls really capture Friedrich Merz’s performance? In this episode, DW Berlin Bureau chief Maximilian Hofmann speaks with DW Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner, Dr. Roland Abold from polling institute infratest dimap and Berlin-based French journalist Luc André.
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    36 分
  • Ukraine support: how and why is Germany different?

    Ukraine support: how and why is Germany different?
    2026/04/17
    Germany and Ukraine have declared a new strategic partnership - but how much substance is behind the signal? In this episode, host Michaela Küfner discusses with her guests Gerlinde Niehus, a NATO expert and DW’s Nina Haase and Nick Connolly whether Ukraine is shifting from aid recipient to security provider - and what that means for Europe’s defense strategy amid competing global crises.
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    36 分
  • Hungary's election: Is Berlin betting against Orbán?

    Hungary's election: Is Berlin betting against Orbán?
    2026/04/10
    Hungary is heading into one of its most consequential elections in years - and all of Europe is watching closely. Officially, Berlin says it remains neutral. Unofficially, the stakes could hardly be higher. In this episode of Berlin Briefing, host Max Hofmann breaks down the key issues shaping Hungary’s upcoming election with Dora Diseri from DW’s Hungarian Service and EU expert Kai-Olaf Lang.
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    35 分
  • How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy

    How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy
    2026/04/02
    The energy shock from the Iran war is felt around the world, and in Germany, too. As rising prices hit consumers, the government is struggling to find a response. How should Europe's largest economy fuel itself in a world where fossils can become a political liability? Host Nina Haase goes looking for answers with Greens MP Robin Wagener, DGAP energy expert Loyle Campbell and DW’s Bernd Riegert.
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    32 分
  • Can Germany reform its way out of the rise of the far right AfD?

    Can Germany reform its way out of the rise of the far right AfD?
    2026/03/27
    Germany’s governing parties in Chancellor Merz’s coalition have just faced a moment of truth. The need for drastic reforms is hitting home in the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which suffered another electoral blow this week. Host Michaela Küfner discusses with DW’s Max Hofmann, Matthew Moore, and expert Marcel Fratzscher the current economic struggles the governing parties are facing.
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    32 分
  • Disagreements over Iran - are the US and Germany still friends?

    Disagreements over Iran - are the US and Germany still friends?
    2026/03/20
    As Washington pressures Europe over the Iran war, Germany is stuck between needing US support for Ukraine and not participating in the war in Iran. How has Berlin’s position evolved since the US and Israel launched their strikes? Host Max Hofmann speaks with Sudha David-Wilp (GMF), DW’s Michaela Küfner and Teri Schultz about the new relationship status of the US and Germany.
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    34 分
  • Under pressure: Can Merz steer Germany through 2026?

    Under pressure: Can Merz steer Germany through 2026?
    2026/03/13
    Germany enters a defining political year as five regional elections could shift power amid energy tensions. The Greens surge in Baden‑Württemberg with Cem Özdemir, while the SPD’s slump raises reform doubts.
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    35 分