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An uncertain future for the Merkel government

Ines Pohl

The German results of the EU vote put Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition in danger, writes DW Editor-in-Chief Ines Pohl.

The EU's future

Felix Steiner

Will the EU elections really determine the future of the European Union? Felix Steiner urges voters to remain calm.

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May abandons ship

Barbara Wesel

The UK prime minister has finally thrown in the towel. Under her successor, however, there won't be much of a change.

Are we approaching the end of the smartphone?

Henrik Böhme

DW's Henrik Böhme asks where the Huawei-centered trade spat between the US and China will end.

Opinion: Union Berlin fans are Bundesliga quality

Felix Tamsut

The relegation playoff's too close to call at halftime. But Felix Tamsut says Union Berlin's fans deserve promotion.

Down the Tube

Fabian von der Mark

A video taking the ruling party to task makes an important contribution to democracy, DW's Fabian von der Mark writes.

Eurovision demonstrates empathy

Rick Fulker

This year's Eurovision Song Contest entries varied from a call to action to end capitalism to pure party songs.

Austria's far-right show its true colors

Barbara Wesel

DW's Barbara Wesel sees the FPÖ scandal as a warning for conservatives willing to enter alliances with the far-right.

Bundesliga 34. Spieltag | FC Bayern München vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | 2. TOR Bayern

Opinion: The exciting season the Bundesliga needed

DW's Jonathan Harding thinks this has still been a season for the ages.

An apolitical Eurovision?

Bernd Riegert

Eurovision fans love the musical extravaganza. But the event has a political dimension, too, Benrd Riegert writes.

Human rights come first

Alexander Görlach

When it comes to drafting a constitution the concrete details aren't what's important, writes Alexander Görlach.

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Strict US anti-abortion laws harm women

Christina Bergmann

The opposition to abortion in the United States is driven by misogyny, hypocrisy and ignorance of the facts.

Trump's dream of Orban-like power

Keno Verseck

The US president may praise Hungary's premier, but his opinion is not shared by his administration, writes Keno Verseck.

Will Monsanto be Bayer's undoing?

Henrik Böhme

Bayer has to pay compensation in another glyphosate-related case. The firm needs to act swiftly, says DW's Henrik Böhme.

Opinion: War unlikely in the Gulf

Rainer Hermann

The world is on edge over heightened US-Iran tensions, but that doesn't mean military confrontation is inevitable.

Red roses for mom; red cards for the right

Astrid Prange de Oliveira

Mother's Day isn't just about flowers and family, but also feminism. Let's not let the far-right co-opt the movement.

Serge Gnabry is frustrated after missing a chance

Opinion: Bundesliga title race better than Premier League's

DW's Matt Pearson says twists and turns at the Bundesliga summit make it more exciting than the Premier League.

Opinion: The ANC's last easy win

Claus Stäcker

Young South Africans are turning their backs on the ruling ANC. The party needs a new strategy, says Claus Stäcker.

A desperate move by Iranian President Rouhani

Jamshid Barzegar

Tehran's partial exit from the 2015 nuclear deal puts an end to the era of "moderation, diplomacy and hope" in Iran.

Opinion: Heart, above talent, makes Liverpool miracle men

Ed McCambridge

It's Liverpool's relationship with the fans that makes them a reliable source of miracles, writes Ed McCambridge.

Opinion: Still no press freedom in Myanmar

Rodion Ebbighausen

The release of Reuters journalists doesn't guarantee press freedom in Myanmar, says DW's Rodion Ebbighausen.

Opinion: A death knell for democracy

Erkan Arikan

Turkey's electoral authority has given in to Erdogan. For Erkan Arikan, one thing is clear: Turkish democracy is dead.

Opinion: Religion shapes identity

Alexander Görlach

Those who destroy places of worship in the name of religion are usually concerned with something quite different.

Trails in the sky from Israel's Iron Dome defense shield

Opinion: Hamas' and Israel's weekend war

Regarding the most recent spate of violence, the Israeli government made a crucial mistake, Peter Philipp believes.

Nord-Mazedonien, Skopje: Präsidentschaftskandidat des amtierenden SDSM Stevo Pendarovski feiert nach vorläufigen Ergebnissen

Opinion: North Macedonia cements its pro-Western course

The new head of state Stevo Pendarovski should bring back the dignity and credibility to the office.

Opinion: 'Robbery' magic will be impossible to recreate

Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben did more than just shape a decade of dominance at Bayern, writes DW's James Thorogood.

EU Socialists struggling with black sheep Romania

Robert Schwartz

Europe's Socialists want to distance themselves from Romania — but they're finding it hard to do, says Robert Schwartz.

Bayern don't look like champions

After an underwhelming 3-1 win over Hannover, DW's Davis VanOpdorp doesn't think Bayern are playing like champions.

Caster Semenya celebrates winning the women's 800 meters at the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London

Opinion: Caster Semenya verdict 'is demeaning'

The CAS ruling on restricting testosterone levels in certain women's athletic events is wrong, says Zipporah Nyambura

Proposals for a sustainable strengthening of press freedom

Ines Pohl

May 3 is World Press Freedom Day — but in 2019, there's hardly a reason to celebrate, says DW's editor-in-chief.

Guaido-Maduro standoff exacting heavy toll

Günther Maihold

Juan Guaido's attempt to force regime change with military backing has failed. A new approach is badly needed.

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A tyrant in the guise of statesman

Rwandan President Paul Kagame's recent statement on defamation is not as positive as it looks, says DW's Fred Muvunyi.

Strongmen with weak economies

Alexander Görlach

Trump, Putin, Erdogan, Orban — are all "strong leaders" who boast that they are fostering economic dominance.

Individual free speech rights trump media freedom in Africa

Individual free speech rights trump media freedom in Africa.

Cause for celebration

Boris Kalnoky

The countries that joined the EU 15 years ago have come a long way, writes German journalist Boris Kalnoky.

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Emperor Akihito's commendable silence

Alexander Freund

The emperor served his role longer than he had planned. His abdication is the end of an era — and not just in Japan.

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Balkans breakthrough in the cards?

Christian Schwarz-Schilling

Merkel and Macron's Balkans mediation efforts could benefit the region and Europe, says Christian Schwarz-Schilling.

Spain loses its innocence

Bernd Riegert

The Socialists have won the election but the real story is the rise of the nationalist Vox party, says Bernd Riegert.

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Putin's passport provocation in Ukraine

Reinhard Veser

Vladimir Putin's latest decree can be seen as pseudo-legal preparation for military moves, says Reinhard Veser.

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Opinion: Dirty derby in Dortmund went too far

The odd borderline insult is all part of derby day. But on Saturday, some fans on both sides crossed the line.

Opinion: Favre's blame game does BVB no favors

BVB once again came up short when it mattered most. In a 4-2 defeat to Schalke they lost their chance and their heads.

Europe's democrats must go grassroots

Jens Thurau

Europeans who turn their backs on politics must be won back. The essence of democracy is at stake, writes Jens Thurau.

Opinion: Reformed Roman Bürki key to BVB title hopes

Janek Speight

Roman Bürki has proven himself one of Dortmund's most important players this season, says Janek Speight.

Opinion: A French president on probation

Barbara Wesel

Emmanuel Macron is looking for a new start — but his fight for the hearts and minds of the French people is not yet won.