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Too little, too late and too timid

Martin Muno

The German government's new measures to tackle climate change fall short of requirements, writes DW's Martin Muno.

Rocky road to free trade

Bernd Riegert

Austria is stymieing the EU-Mercosur free trade deal. But the agreement is not dead yet, says Bernd Riegert.

Is today's digital society democratic or authoritarian?

Alexander Görlach

Not all political systems can deal with the digital revolution equally well, writes Alexander Görlach.

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Trump has reason to hesitate on Iran attack

Peter Philipp

He's in "no rush" to pin the blame on Iran, but US logic could easily apply to itself, says Peter Philipp.

What happens next?

Rainer Sollich

There's more at stake than whether Benjamin Netanyahu will secure another term in office or avoid corruption charges.

Zimbabwe after Mugabe

As Robert Mugabe's funeral approaches, supporters hope that he will be remembered as a good leader.

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If Turkey threatens, EU must react

Barbara Wesel

Europe must step up to the pressure from Turkish President Erdogan — before it is too late, says DW's Barbara Wesel.

Opinion: This Borussia Dortmund can win the Bundesliga

Dortmund's season started with a stutter, but a big victory over Leverkusen has provided title foundations.

Zelenskiy's grace period must end

Roman Goncharenko

Some reforms instigated by the new Ukrainian president are anti-democratic. A clear response from the West is needed.

Brussels must not neglect Western Balkans

Christian Schwarz-Schilling

The US is bringing the Western Balkan states back to the negotiating table — an initiative that should galvanize the EU.

The Amazon will not be saved by lip service

Johan Ramirez

With Brazil's president a no-show, the summit was little more than a photo op, says Johan Ramirez.

Trump calling off Taliban talks helps no one

Florian Weigand

Neither the US nor the Taliban can risk scrapping the troop withdrawal deal, as the consequences would be dire for both.

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'Change through trade' won't work with Beijing

Maximiliane Koschyk

On her visit to China, Chancellor Angela Merkel managed to ink 11 deals and bring up Hong Kong. But it's not enough.

It's Iran's choice

Rainer Hermann

Iran shouldn't wait for the EU to react as it reneges on its obligations under the international nuclear agreement.

Opinion: Mugabe's dead, but Zimbabwe's woes persist

Blessing Vava

Zimbabwe's autocrat may be dead, but there are those in government who carry on his legacy, Blessing Vava writes.

Opinion: South Africans need to face some harsh truths

Shaazia Ebrahim

South Africans need to stop blaming foreigners for their country's woes, says South African journalist Shaazia Ebrahim.

The power of informal networks

Alexander Görlach

Understanding how networks influence history can help us make sense of the conflicts in the world today.

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Schalke's identity crisis continues under David Wagner

Schalke's new coach appears to have picked up where his predecessor left off, writes Ed McCambridge.

Science can help UN action on land degradation

Unusual weather patterns are making the public jittery because ignorance is no longer excusable, yet action seems slow.

Germany fighting for its identity

Ines Pohl

Eighty years after Nazi Germany started World War II, a nationalist, anti-immigrant party has surged in state elections.

Opinion: We must fight for an open Europe

Jens Thurau

World War II began 80 years ago. Lessons were learned in the aftermath, but today they are in danger of being forgotten.

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Spineless Dortmund show same old problems persist

After a host of smart signings, Dortmund were widely tipped to take Bayern's crown this season. Not on this evidence.

Women are not fair game

Beate Hinrichs

Violence against women is a major problem in Turkey. But the problem goes far beyond the country's borders.

Boris the dictator

Barbara Wesel

The British prime minister wants a hard Brexit, no matter the cost. He didn't even hesitate to suspend Parliament.

German bureaucracy discriminates

Nancy Isenson

"Men first" is the premise in German officialdom, which treats heterosexual women as appendages to their husbands.

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's colonial ruler

Astrid Prange de Oliveira

The Brazilian president's outrageousness is hard to top, says DW's Astrid Prange de Oliveira.

Romania's political crisis sends PSD into free fall

Robert Schwartz

As Prime Minister Viorica Dancila clings to power, her party is sliding toward political insignificance.

Opinion: Stupid optimists, serves them right

Zulfikar Abbany

Research out of the US suggests optimists live longer than pessimists. That fills DW's Zulfikar Abbany with dread.

Opinion: Macron emerges victorious at G7

Barbara Wesel

By outmaneuvering Trump at the G7 summit, Macron has taken over as Europe's foreign policy leader, says Barbara Wesel.

Foreign aid is a hindrance to Rohingya repatriation

Khaled Muhiuddin

Foreign aid is proving to be counterproductive in the Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar, says DW's Khaled Muhiuddin.

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Opinion: Bayern need to reach Lewandowski's level

Robert Lewandowski is leading Bayern Munich by example, on and off the pitch, writes DW's Matt Ford.

Opinion: Outrage over Amazon fires isn't enough

Vanessa Fischer

The global community will have to pay up to save this vital ecosystem, says DW's Vanessa Fischer

Opinion: Vladimir Putin shows his hand

Konstantin Eggert

The Kremlin uses World War II to insinuate that everything Russian authorities do is good by definition.

Another Tiananmen Square in Hong Kong?

Alexander Görlach

The Hong Kong protests are increasingly becoming a thorn in Beijing's side. How much longer will it sit back and watch?

Salvini's lust for power

Barbara Wesel

Matteo Salvini and his League's coalition with the 5-Star movement was simply a means to an end, writes Barbara Wesel.

Donald Trump's ice-cold calculus

Oliver Sallet

In offering to buy Greenland, US President Donald Trump is trying once again to disrupt the postwar Western order.

Afghanistan's roller-coaster history

Florian Weigand

What does the future hold for the country that marked 100 years of independence under a cloud of grief?

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Opinion: Clash of cultures in Berlin

Leipzig poured water over Union Berlin's big day in the Bundesliga, highlighting the inequalities in German football.

Imran Khan — one year of stumbling ineptitude

Harris Khalique

Imran Khan's government has only added to the misery of the Pakistani citizens, says analyst Harris Khalique.

Opinion: The EU must respect the nation-state

Boris Kalnoky

The EU needs the diversity provided by nation-states as well as unity, says Boris Kalnoky.

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India's forced unity will not bring peace

Peter Sturm

India is set to become a unified nation and Kashmir is getting a taste of what that means, says Peter Sturm.

Trade policy at a crossroads

Dennis Snower

It's not too late for US trading partners to decide which path to take, says economist Dennis Snower.

Frappart's rise is football's gain

Joscha Weber

Football, a man's game? Stephanie Frappart is one of many to disprove this, argues Joscha Weber.

Has Greta Thunberg gone overboard?

Felix Steiner

As Greta Thunberg sails carbon-free New York, DW's Felix Steiner asks if that's the best way to help the planet.

German slowdown is a warning signal

Henrik Böhme

With German growth merely crawling along, it's time for sober-minded reactions from both politics and businesses.

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A costly Chinese invasion of Hong Kong

Mathias Bölinger

Hong Kong protesters seem unfazed by China's threats, but military intervention would be pricey, says Mathias Bölinger.

Discontent poses challenge to Kremlin

Miodrag Soric

Russia's rulers are right to fear the bold protesters who took to the streets of Moscow.