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Plan for US long-range missiles in Germany divides opinion
The move, which is part of NATO's deterrence strategy against Russia, was approved away from the public.
Despite new government, Poland remains polarized
Poland's right-wing government was voted out of office in 2023, but its legacy is still being felt today.
Merz leads Germany's CDU to top of opinion polls
Christian Democrat leader Friedrich Merz is portraying himself as the tough, decisive leader Germany needs.
US: Opinion split over Israeli military campaign in Gaza
Will President Joe Biden's position, which is unpopular among many Democratic voters, cost him the 2024 US election?
Expert opinions on Africa's economy
Young Entrepreneurs tell DW what steps are necessary to deal with the current economic conditions.
Israel-Hamas war divides opinion in South Africa
The government has long supported the Palestinian people. But some Jewish South Africans want a more balanced stance.
Propaganda on X - why Musk helps Putin sway your opinion
Meta, X and Telegram fail to stop Russian propaganda. What to know and how to protect your feed.
Israel-Hamas conflict divides opinion in Africa
There are calls in Africa for dialogue and protection of civilians caught in the conflict.
What is Deutsche Welle's approach to generative AI?
Manuela Kasper-Claridge
Editor-in-Chief Manuela Kasper-Claridge on DW's approach to AI and the key role journalists always have in journalism.
Opinion: China, Janet Yellen and diplomacy, step-by-step
Alexander Görlach
For both sides, slower diplomatic progress balances domestic politics with global security and strategic rivalry.
Germany's far-right AfD party surges in opinion polls
The AfD has won local government elections, giving it access to the levers of power for the first time.
Rammstein: Expert opinion could exonerate Till Lindemann
The Rammstein singer's lawyers say a medical report shows his accuser's injuries are unlikely to be from abuse.
Champions League: Abu Dhabi's geopolitical triumph
Matt Ford
Manchester City's Champions League triumph constitutes a geopolitical coup for Abu Dhabi, writes DW's Matt Ford.
AfricaLink on Air - 09 June 2023
Senegal shut down Social Media to "protect national security" during the latest protests. Is its democracy eroding?
Opinion: Unsure about the future, Turks voted for certainty
Erkan Arikan
Three crises — including the economy and earthquakes — likely counted towards Recep Tayyip Erdogan's election win.
Opinion: News firms are too obsessed with wooing the young
Digital news brands are failing, prompting questions about the media's obsession with young audiences.
Opinion: Turkey's Erdogan defies polls as runoff looms
Erkan Arikan
Neither Erdogan's botched response to the February quakes nor the ailing economy seem to have hurt his popularity.
DW turns 70 — and gains importance amid world crises
Deutsche Welle (DW) was launched as Germany's international broadcaster 70 years ago.
Opinion: US journalist Gershkovich's fate in Russia unclear
The US reporter may be freed in a ‘Cold War’-style swap, but that's far from certain, writes DW's Konstantin Eggert.
Opinion: The Wall of China stands behind Putin
Roman Goncharenko
With his visit to Moscow, Chinese leader Xi Jinping showed Russian President Vladimir Putin that he can be counted on.
Opinion: Facing China, Manila cozies up to US
Beefing up ties with the US is not to antagonize China but out of a real need for self-defense, says Alexander Görlach.
Opinion: Tinubu offers a glimmer of hope for Nigeria
Abdullahi Tanko Bala
Surprises were the order of the day in Nigeria's latest election — both in terms of conduct and outcome.
Opinion: Forget ChatGPT! It's humans acting like machines
AI is making people fear the consequences of building human-like machines. Equally scary: humans acting like machines.
Opinion: Russia's brutal war in Ukraine concerns us all
Manuela Kasper-Claridge
Journalists have a duty to show Ukraine's reality of war, death and destruction, says DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge.
Opinion: Olympics without Russia please!
Jens Krepela
Letting Russians and Belarusians return to international competition would send the wrong signal, writes Jens Krepela.
Opinion: Send in the Leopards!
Christoph Hasselbach
It's high time to deliver German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, says DW's Christoph Hasselbach.
Opinion: Rudi Völler is not the reformer Germany needs
Andreas Sten-Ziemons
Rudi Völler is Germany’s new sporting director. He's no visionary and no reformer, says DW's Andreas Sten-Ziemons.
Opinion: New defense minister's chance with arms for Ukraine
Roman Goncharenko
Germany has been struggling with the issue of arms shipments to Ukraine. Leopard 2 tank shipments could dispel doubt.
Opinion: Putin has lost the gas war against Germany
Andrey Gurkov
Russia can no longer blackmail Berlin, because even in midwinter, Germany's natural gas storage facilities are full.
Opinion: Why the climate demands a last stand at Lützerath
Stuart Braun
How in 2023 do activists still need to block the raizing of a village to reach the coal below asks DW's Stuart Braun?
Opinion: Brazil: A dangerous cocktail of violence and lies
Philipp Lichterbeck
The poison spread by Bolosonarism that has seeped into the hearts and minds of ordinary Brazilians is dangerous.
Opinion: Germany's economy faces huge challenges
Henrik Böhme
Germany's economy is still looking strong. But Henrik Böhme expects 2023 to be challenging.
Opinion: Croatians wary about joining euro
Andelko Subic
Many Croatians are skeptical about the common European currency. It has the power to unite but also divide.
Opinion: Gloomy prospects for Horn of Africa in 2023
Ludger Schadomsky
Disastrous governance in Somalia and Ethiopia will likely lead the region further into the crisis in the new year.
Opinion: 2022 was the year of women
Astrid Prange de Oliveira
By fighting war crimes, religious dictatorship and misogyny, women helped to foster hope in 2022.
Opinion: Russia's war in Ukraine will be long and protracted
Cristina Vanberghen
From Thermopylae to Waterloo, from Troy to Dien Bien Phu, sowing confusion was always a calculated tool of warfare.
Opinion: Zelenskyy and Biden stand united against Russia
Bernd Johann
Zelenskyy's visit to Washington sends important political signals to Moscow and other states, says DW's Bernd Johann.
Opinion: Historic verdict in one of the last Nazi trials
Luisa von Richthofen
Luisa von Richthofen, who followed the trial for DW, sees justice despite the lenient sentence.
Opinion: Big win for biodiversity overshadowed by World Cup
Andrew Deutz
Biodiversity talks went into overtime but they scored a historic deal for nature, writes conservationist Andrew Deutz.
Opinion: Elon Musk's Twitter poll is ridiculous
Martin Muno
Chaos ensued as Elon Musk took over Twitter. He's put himself up for a vote, but Martin Muno thinks it's all for show.
Opinion: World Cup final showed game does not belong to FIFA
Matt Ford
FIFA sold football out, but Lionel Messi and Argentina showed the beautiful game will always win, writes DW's Matt Ford.
Opinion: France is multicultural — get over it
Ali Farhat
The French national team is seen as an African team — this is unfair on the players, French football and French society.
Opinion: World Cup triumph means Messi is now the greatest
Mark Meadows
The Argentina star deserves to be classed as the greatest male footballer ever, writes DW's Mark Meadows in Qatar.
Opinion: Germany's shortage of kids' medicine was avoidable
Kristie Pladson
It's no surprise that Germany is short on medicine for children and babies, writes DW's Kristie Pladson.
Opinion: Breakthrough hype puts unfair pressure on science
Zulfikar Abbany
Scientists do well to get heard in public debate, but we're fools to believe it when it's hype, writes Zulfikar Abbany.
Opinion: The World Cup in Qatar has deepened divisions
Pascal Jochem
Some say sports and politics are separate issues. The World Cup in Qatar proved just the opposite, writes Pascal Jochum.
Opinion: With or without a hijab, Iran needs a revolution
Niloofar Gholami
The hijab symbolizes a misogynistic system of government. It is time for a new revolution to usher in a secular Iran.
Opinion: China's COVID-19 policy has failed
Rodion Ebbighausen
With its abrupt change in COVID-19 policies, the Chinese regime has failed its people.
Opinion: 'Harry & Meghan': Let's not get carried away
Silke Wünsch
Beyond the royal family feud, the tabloid press is at the core of Meghan and Harry's problems, says DW's Silke Wünsch.
Opinion: Why Morocco's Atlas Lions are Africa's pride
Cai Nebe
DW's Cai Nebe is from Namibia and explains why all African fans should back the Atlas Lions.
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