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Von der Leyen's Berlin skills transfer to Brussels
Maximiliane Koschyk
Being a German politician is good preparation for a move to the EU, writes DW's Maximiliane Koschyk.
In the end, it was a backroom deal
Barbara Wesel
The deal to make Ursula von der Leyen the EU Commission chief is a failure of the EU parliament, says Barbara Wesel.
Unnecessary provocations from both sides
Bernd Riegert
The "Sea-Watch 3" challenge to Italy's government plays into the hands of far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini.
Trump strolls through N. Korean minefield
Alexander Freund
If Trump's unconventional approach ensures peace, then he deserves recognition, writes DW's Alexander Freund.
Opinion: Disappointment and hope in Germany's World Cup exit
Germany might have deservedly lost out at the 2019 World Cup, but there is hope to be found in this defeat.
Europe holds the cards on trade
Bernd Riegert
Despite a lack of cooperation from the US, the EU-Mercosur deal underscores how much the world relies on free trade.
Who's German enough for Germany?
Germany's awkward search for a national identity continues after changes to the Nationality Act, says Zoran Arbutina.
German politician's death must be a wake-up call
Fabian von der Mark
It's clear the threat of right-wing extremism has grown. Germany must make fighting it one of its highest priorities.
Opinion: Central America must share blame for migrant deaths
Oliver Sallet
The image of a drowned Salvadoran man and his young daughter is shocking. But we can't just blame the US.
Last chance for German carmakers
Henrik Böhme
DW's Henrik Böhme says German carmakers still wield a lot of power vis-a-vis policymakers — despite Dieselgate.
Istanbul and Hong Kong – a double victory for democracy
Alexander Görlach
You could describe what happened in Hong Kong and Istanbul as classic cases of authoritarian rulers scoring own goals.
Is 'Emperor Abiy' at the gates?
Ludger Schadomsky
The prime minister and his government could emerge strengthened from last weekend's foiled "coup" in Ethiopia.
Opinion: Turkish democracy is still alive
Erkan Arikan
The opposition's victory in Istanbul’s rerun election sets the stage for a possible shift in Turkish politics.
Georgia in geopolitical power struggle
Christian F. Trippe
After protests in Tbilisi forced out the parliamentary speaker, political crisis might be looming in Georgia.
Opinion: Women's World Cup hurt by lack of organization
Felix Tamsut
The women's game deserves better from world football's governing body, argues DW's Felix Tamsut.
Trump's Iran escalation
Peter Philipp
The US president's aggressive stance is sabotaging his professed efforts for peace in the Middle East.
Opinion: Hummels' BVB return is worth the risk
James Thorogood
Dortmund have accepted risk for potential future rewards by re-signing Mats Hummels, writes DW's James Thorogood.
Trump's campaign begins
Nancy Isenson
It would be naive to think Donald Trump won't be elected for a second term as US president, DW's Nancy Isenson writes.
Opinion: Politician's murder an attack on democracy
Marcel Fürstenau
German politician Walter Lübcke's killer may have been targeting the heart of Germany's democratic system.
China pulling the strings in Hong Kong
Dang Yuan
Under Beijing's influence, the basic principle of "one country, two systems" is in jeopardy, says Dang Yuan.
End to Hong Kong unrest not in sight
Philipp Bilsky
The bill's suspension will not quell the unrest; it only provides a temporary respite, says DW's Philipp Bilsky.
A Persian Gulf war can have no winners
Rainer Sollich
The US blames Iran for attacks on tankers in the Gulf. How credible is the charge? Could there be other powers at play?
Turkey's Erdogan is on an ego trip
Peter Sturm
Turkey is determined to buy a Russian air defense system — regardless of what NATO thinks, Peter Sturm writes.
US salesman-in-chief strikes a deal with Warsaw
Bartosz Dudek
Both Poland and the US will benefit from the deal to move troops from Germany, writes DW's Bartos Dudek.
Moldova crisis a chance to bring Russia, EU together
Robert Schwartz
Two presidents, two governments ― the power struggle in the Republic of Moldova continues.
Hong Kong wants democracy
Alexander Görlach
A million people have rallied against the bill. What they're calling for is totally legitimate, says Alexander Görlach.
Diplomatic hope dies last in Iran
Matthias von Hein
Heiko Maas' Iran trip made clear that Europe's role in the Middle East is little more than that of a well-meaning extra.
Suu Kyi's shameful pandering to populists
Verena Hölzl
In failing to decry Orban's anti-Muslim statement after their meeting, the Burmese leader has fallen further from grace.
Why Germany beats the pessimists
Thomas Straubhaar
Economist Thomas Straubhaar believes downbeat views about the German economy need to be revised.
Opinion: Theresa May's toxic Brexit legacy
Rob Mudge
Don't be fooled by the tears she shed. Theresa May leaves behind a country torn apart by Brexit.
Opinion: The forgotten lessons of D-Day
Martin Muno
European unity is not only about economic cooperation, but rather an existential question of war and peace.
Thailand's democratic dictatorship
Pravit Rojanaphruk
The military junta's hold on power shows the country's politics are a tangled hybrid of democracy and authoritarianism.
Italy's budget row revisited
Andreas Rostek-Buetti
DW's Andreas Rostek looks at the European Commission's renewed attempts to make Rome move on its budgetary plight.
Mr. Trump goes to London
Bernd Riegert
Pomp, circumstance, and not much else: Even Queen Elizabeth's rare political hints fell on deaf ears.
Tiananmen Square: Why we remember June 4
Perry Link
Thirty years have gone by since the massacre in Beijing. Why must the world never forget?
Opinion: Sudan must not become another Egypt
Rainer Sollich
After months of peaceful protest, demonstrators in Khartoum now deserve Europe's full support.
Very British to entertain 'nasty' Trump
Mark Hallam
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is mistaken about one thing, Mark Hallam says; it's very British to venerate the villainous.
Germany faces turbulent times
Ines Pohl
After the resignation of Andrea Nahles both the CDU and the SPD should avoid any hasty decisions, says Ines Pohl.
Klopp's holistic approach the real winner
Jürgen Klopp has finally overcome his finals losing streak. But his approach to success is much more important.
The revolt of the masses 2.0
The populist assault on "elitist" expert thinking is leading the world down a dangerous path, writes Ivaylo Ditchev.
An everyday estrangement
Jens Thurau
The manner of Mike Pompeo's visit to Berlin shows just how far Germany and the US have drifted apart.
Why Merkel's Harvard speech was noteworthy
Michael Knigge
Angela Merkel's thinly veiled rebuke of Trumpism was not the most interesting aspect of her Harvard speech.
Netanyahu success story nears final chapter
Peter Philipp
As Israel prepares for a fresh election, the prime minister is just protecting his own interests, says Peter Philipp.
Opinion: South Africa’s Cabinet — compromise over renewal
Claus Stäcker
Ramaphosa's Cabinet shows a clear intent of reform but highlights the limits of his powers, DW’s Claus Stäcker writes.
Language needs vigilance
Alexander Görlach
Language matters — that's why there have always been attempts to control it and thus thought, Alexander Görlach writes.
Is only an invisible Jew a safe Jew?
Michel Friedman
If Jews can't wear a yarmulke in public, then German society has a fundamental problem.
Two all-English finals? Be careful what you wish for ...
Matt Ford
Is it all a question of money? And do German teams need to spend more to keep up? No and no, writes DW's Matt Ford.
The stone-faced chancellor
Norbert Mappes-Niediek
Sebastian Kurz's no-confidence vote was an unnecessary piece of political drama, Norbert Mappes-Niediek writes.
Opinion: Union are good for Berlin and eastern Germany
In an age of rampant commercialization, Union Berlin are proof that there is another way, writes DW's Matt Ford.
No revolution in the EU
Bernd Riegert
Forming majorities in the new, heterogeneous European Parliament will be a serious challenge, writes Bernd Riegert.
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