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Matthew Moore, political correpondent for DW TV News
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Matthew Moore

Political correspondent for DW News

Scottish born, Berlin-based journalist who is passionate about covering the intersection of politics and society.

Matthew's area of focus is the far-right Alternative for Germany. He loves hearing people's stories, funky sneakers and breaking things down.

Prior to DW, he worked at Channel 4 News reporting on Brexit, Scottish independence and the US 2016 presidential campaign. 

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Nach Ampel-Aus | Bundespräsident Steinmeier übergibt Entlassungsurkunde an Lindner

Germany's governing coalition collapses: What now?

Chancellor Olaf Scholz, of the Social Democratic party, has called for a confidence-vote in January.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202402:47 min
An outside view of the chancellor's office, with the heads of Finance Minister Christian Lindner (L) and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) just visible

Why Germany's coalition government is under threat

The FDP finance minister has triggered a dispute that observers say is backing his coalition partners into a corner.
PoliticsNovember 4, 202401:16 min
An AfD election campaign poster

How Germany's far-right AfD is reaching young voters

The far-right Alternative for Germany is hoping for another strong showing in Brandenburg's upcoming state election.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 202402:38 min
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A panoramic view of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius speaking to reporters in front of the new NATO command center in Rostock

Why Russia is upset over a new German naval base

Why Russia is upset over a new German naval base

Russia says the new naval command center in Rostock violates an agreement keeping foreign troops out of eastern Germany.
PoliticsOctober 23, 202403:00 min
Police escort a suspect to a secure building; a helicopter is parked nearby

Israeli Embassy plot renews focus on security in Germany

Israeli Embassy plot renews focus on security in Germany

The arrest of a man who planned to attack the Israeli Embassy in Berlin has renewed focus on surveillance powers.
CrimeOctober 21, 202402:02 min
The AfD logo is seen at a party convention in the state of Hesse

German lawmakers want to ban the far-right AfD party

German lawmakers want to ban the far-right AfD party

The plan has renewed focus on the question of whether a ban would help or hinder the rise of the far-right.
PoliticsOctober 18, 202417:30 min
AfD co-leaders Tino Chrupalla (L) and Alice Weidel (R) on stage during a party convention

Germany: Is the rise of far-right AfD to power inevitable?

Germany: Is the rise of far-right AfD to power inevitable?

After elections in three eastern German states, a further rise of Germany's far-right AfD cannot be ruled out.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 202404:00 min
Brandenburg state premier Dietmar Woidke stands next to an AfD campaign poster

German state election: Far-right AfD comes close second

German state election: Far-right AfD comes close second

Germany's Social Democrats finished just ahead of the far-right AfD party in the Brandenburg state election.
PoliticsSeptember 23, 202402:23 min
German President Steinmeier (L) walks next to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi (R)

German President Steinmeier visits Egypt

German President Steinmeier visits Egypt

German President Steinmeier has been to Egypt to resurrect Germany's reputation that has suffered over the war in Gaza.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 202402:30 min
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