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Opinion: Schalke are greater than the sum of their parts
Matt Ford
Under David Wagner, Schalke are finally heading in the right direction, writes DW's Matt Ford.
Opinion: Europe has also betrayed the Syrians
Rainer Sollich
Not just Trump, but the Europeans have failed Syria, says DW's Rainer Sollich.
A timeless Europe
Bernd Riegert
As if the EU didn't have enough problems, it's getting caught up with its time zones, Bernd Riegert says.
Libra and the power of money
Henrik Böhme
Ever since Facebook started pursuing its own currency, financial authorities in the Western world have been nervous.
No more shameful dictator adoration — finally
Cristina Burack
The exhumation of Spanish authoritarian ruler Franco is an overdue end to the glorification of his anti-democratic rule.
Russia's opportunistic partnership with Africa
Isaac Mugabi
This renewed Russia-Africa partnership could become another debt trap for Africa, writes DW's Isaac Mugabi.
Erdogan's big win
Erkan Arikan
The deal that Russia and Turkey struck at the expense of Kurds benefits Erdogan above all, DW's Erkan Arikan writes.
A risky, refreshing Syria proposal by new defense chief
Jens Thurau
Kramp-Karrenbauer told DW she wants an international security zone in Syria — a major shift in German policy thinking.
Chile protests shine light on inequality
Emilia Rojas-Sasse
The unrest in Chile shows the country's ruling elite are woefully out of touch with ordinary people.
Lebanon needs more than just protests, outrage
Rainer Sollich
Achieving lasting change and progress in Lebanon also requires effort from the protesters.
Opinion: Süle's injury leaves Löw with just one option
Janek Speight
Niklas Süle's injury has left Germany's Joachim Löw with a problem. He has no choice but to recall Mats Hummels.
Brexit keeps going and going
Bernd Riegert
The House of Commons vote is just the latest twist in a Brexit process that defies belief, writes DW's Bernd Riegert.
Opinion: VAR has stolen football’s soul
Michael Da Silva
Video technology is a symbol of the death of football, writes DW's Michael Da Silva.
Brexit once again, with feeling
Barbara Wesel
The EU has another Brexit deal with yet another British government, but the fiercest battles are yet to come.
Poland solidifies its illiberal politics
Alexander Görlach
Poland's right-wing ruling party plans to hold onto power by consolidating the media and rejecting foreign influence.
Trump's tricky Syria 'gift' to Putin
Konstantin Eggert
A closer look at Moscow's allies in the Middle East shows that "gift" could prove to be a complicated one.
Opinion: Kaczynski's calculations pay off
Bartosz Dudek
PiS party leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski's policies aimed at "ordinary folks" have made the party a force for years to come.
2019 Nobel Peace Prize for Abiy a misguided choice
Ludger Schadomsky
The prestigious award goes to Ethiopia's PM this year — a well-meaning but naive decision, writes Ludger Schadomsky.
Anti-Semitism targeting us Jews isn’t 'back' — it never left
DW’s Kyra Levine, a US-born Jew living in Berlin, says Germany must lead the fight against anti-Semitism.
Opinion: The DFB needs to take match-going fans seriously
Felix Tamsut
Empty seats at Germany games have become the norm. DW's Felix Tamsut says the DFB needs to take stadium-goers seriously.
First aid - an expert opinion
Paramedic Nicolas Schönemann demonstrates the basic first aid techniques that everyone should know in case of emergency. They could save lives.
The danger of being a Jew in Germany
Ines Pohl
Worshippers at a synagogue in Halle only narrowly escaped mass shooting by a neo-Nazi on a Jewish holiday.
Trump has no plan — and is panicked and paranoid
Oliver Sallet
Trump has rashly ordered US troops to withdraw from Syria — and it's all for his re-election bid.
Polarized public over Germany's climate plan?
An unambitious 2030 climate package that was rejected by climate strikers reflects deeper public ambivalence. Until now.
The Kurds lose out again
Matthias von Hein
By pulling out of northern Syria, the US has betrayed its closest ally in the fight against IS — a dangerous mistake.
Trump-Erdogan realpolitik only hurts Syrian people
Miodrag Soric
The two presidents' power plays are a display of realpolitik devoid of any morals whatsoever, says Miodrag Soric.
Bayern have off day but Dortmund's should be more worried
Bayern's loss was the biggest shock but it's Dortmund's failure to learn that's most concerning, says DW's Matt Pearson.
EU stance on tariffs needs another look
Felix Steiner
"Donald Trump" and "tariff war" are terms that, for many people, go together. But does the EU really behave any better?
Opinion: Everyone's a loser at World Championships
Joscha Weber
No atmosphere, collapsing athletes and environmental issues: the World Athletics Championships in Qatar are a mistake.
Opinion: EU needs a clear refugee policy
Jens Thurau
With more refugees facing miserable conditions in Greece, the EU's halfhearted asylum policy has become apparent.
Personality Disorders - The Expert's Opinion
In Good Shape talks to psychologist and behavioral therapist Aline Vater about recognizing and treating personality disorders.
Identity is not just a catchword for radicals
Alexander Görlach
Is it possible for a societal group or nation to cultivate an identity and yet still see others as partners?
German unification — Next generation, please!
Kay-Alexander Scholz
Has German unification been accomplished, three decades on? By no means, says Kay-Alexander Scholz.
China's Communists don't deserve all the credit
Perry Link
China's rulers give themselves high marks for the nation's achievements over the past 70 years. Perry Link disagrees.
Russia still lives in the shadow of the Chechen war
Konstantin Eggert
The legacy of the second Chechen war continues to haunt Russia and Vladimir Putin.
A monologue for peace?
Fred Muvunyi
Cameroon President Paul Biya wants a national dialogue to end a crisis he started. His approach is wrong.
Nothing has changed in Austria — yet
Norbert Mappes-Niediek
The People's Party and the Greens made big gains, while the far-right took a beating. But don't expect much to change.
Egypt's suffering has reached its limits
Rainer Hermann
The el-Sissi regime is alarmed by a fresh wave of protests, but has learned from the past.
Afghan politicians must honor voter courage
Florian Weigand
Voters defied death in going to the polls, and Afghan politicians must not let them down.
Schalke have found their man
After years in the wilderness, Schalke may have finally found their perfect coach in David Wagner.
Alcohol addiction - the expert‘s opinion
Addiction therapist Andreas Latzel works with recovering alcoholics. He talks to In Good Shape about alcohol addiction
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Another Trump sycophant
Bernd Johann
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's flattery and sycophancy toward Donald Trump are scandalous.
Who can save the UK?
Rob Mudge
There's a sense of doom descending over the UK. Decorum and dignity have been replaced by bullying, threats and vitriol.
Trump's Ukraine call: Mueller 2.0
Oliver Sallet
Just like during the Russia investigation, Democrats and Republicans are arguing over how to interpret reality.
Opinion: The chilling reality of a warming world
Irene Quaile
Urgent action is needed to adapt to halt global warming. If not now, when? Asks DW environment editor Irene Quaile.
Parliament is back, but it needs to grow up
Mark Hallam
The UK's Supreme Court ruling puts immense pressure on Boris Johnson. But for Mark Hallam, MPs must also change tack.
Opinion: Comparing van Dijk, Messi and Ronaldo is pointless
Lionel Messi has been named the best player in the world. Plenty disagree, but Matt Pearson doesn't see it as important.
The West is not yet lost!
If reformed, the western order will continue to have a future in defiance of populists and nationalists.
Fortress Europe cracks open
Bernd Riegert
A proposed plan to redistribute migrants arriving by sea is a small sign of progress for a deadlocked EU.
The climate protection eco-warriors
Felix Steiner
Germany is only responsible for 2% of global emissions. And it'd be easy to reduce that further says DW's Felix Steiner.
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