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Opinion: Dortmund's toothless attack a cause for concern
Borussia Dortmund's shaky defence has been the main concern lately, but now their attack has stuttered too.
Syria cannot be Europe's Guantanamo
Matthias von Hein
Donald Trump is pressuring Europe to take back its citizens who were captured in Syria while fighting for Islamic State.
Opinion: Leon Bailey back from the brink under Peter Bosz
Leon Bailey can return to his best under his new head coach.Peter Bosz, writes DW's Jonathan Harding.
Merkel's masterful Munich moment
The world order is broken, so who is going to pick up the pieces? Angela Merkel has the answer.
Nigeria: Another chaotic election
Thomas Mösch
Election delays are a novelty to Nigerians, writes DW's Thomas Mösch.
Trade in passports undermines EU
Ivaylo Ditchev
Allowing non-EU nationals to buy citizenship in member states undermines the European Union, Ivaylo Ditchev writes.
Opinion: Donald Trump's national emergency ruse
Michael Knigge
President Trump has declared a national emergency to fund his border wall. It's a ploy and a wake-up call for Congress.
Opinion: Nigeria's Buhari has failed to deliver
Adrian Kriesch
Nigeria's President Buhari hopes to be re-elected – but he has almost entirely failed to keep his election promises.
EU reforms won't break the internet
Bernd Riegert
Claims of fraud and censorship in the EU's new online copyright law are overblown, says Bernd Riegert.
A380 dream crash-lands
Henrik Böhme
It's not the end of European aircraft manufacturing. But Airbus has to learn the right lessons, says Henrik Böhme.
A new Cold War in Venezuela?
Alexander Busch
As the United States and Russia feud over Venezuela, China continues to quietly grow its influence in the region.
Can the CDU and SPD be fixed?
Fabian von der Mark
Germany's two governing parties are seeking to redefine their political values, but it's a risky move.
The revolution in Iran that became a nightmare
Jamshid Barzegar
Even though the Iranian regime appears to be firmly in the saddle, it may not continue like this for long.
Opinion: Defense will decide Borussia Dortmund's fate
Borussia Dortmund can attack, but perhaps their defense is the most important reason why they'll win the title.
Italy chooses provocation over politics
Bernd Riegert
The Italian populists' escalating dispute with France is toxic for the EU, and we shouldn't let them get away with it.
The near miss with Nord Stream 2
What was that all about? A Franco-German crisis played out on the Brussels stage? DW's Christian F. Trippe examines.
Opinion: Europe must retain control of its energy security
Richard Grenell
The US ambassador to Germany says Nord Stream 2 will drastically increase Russia's energy leverage over the EU.
The democrats who despise democracy
Alexander Görlach
Can a democracy really be illiberal? Must the rights of citizens come second? Not all EU leaders are on the same page.
A new chapter for a 'new' country
Boris Georgievski
The future North Macedonia and NATO have signed a "historic" pact — and hopefully the start of a Balkan success story.
ECJ sides with Germany over autobahn toll
The opinion of the court found that Austria demonstrated a "fundamental misunderstanding" of what discrimination means.
Opinion: Why should we fall for Trump's rhetoric of unity?
Michael Knigge
By appealing to bipartisanship and compromise President Trump hit many of the right chords. But his words ring hollow.
Pope Francis in the UAE: A historic milestone
Christoph Strack
Pope Francis' historic trip to the United Arab Emirates has given new hope to interfaith dialogue.
Germany's Venezuela policy fails to deliver
Oliver Pieper
The diplomatic pressure Germany is putting on Venezuela will not change much inside the country.
Opinion: The Bundesliga has forgotten about Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach are enjoying a superb season but no one is talking about them, writes DW's Jonathan Harding.
A missed chance to show EU unity
Barbara Wesel
EU foreign ministers had almost found a common position on Venezuela — but the system's failings got in the way.
Brussels takes a stand
Rainer Hermann
Circumventing American sanctions by dealing with Iran is a nice thought — but it's not all the EU has in mind.
INF treaty withdrawal a disastrous gamble
Max Hofmann
The US is suspending participation in the INF treaty. That does not bode well for the future — nor for peace in Europe.
Brexit writers should be fired
Kate Ferguson
Brexit is no longer the gripping political drama it once was, says DW's Kate Ferguson.
Ethiopia's reform agenda an opportunity for Germany
Ludger Schadomsky
Ethiopia's new leaders are undertaking ambitious reforms. Germany must provide assistance to ensure their success.
Theresa May's 'Mission Impossible' in Brussels
Bernd Riegert
The EU's message is clear: no negotiations. So what can the British prime minister achieve?
Pakistan owes Asia Bibi an apology
Shamil Shams
The grave injustice that kept Asia Bibi for almost a decade in prison demands introspection, says DW's Shamil Shams.
Western intervention in Afghanistan just keeps failing
Florian Weigand
Holding peace talks with the Taliban is scandalous. But, DW's Florian Weigand asks, is there any real alternative?
Opinion: Handball is not the better version of football
The wrong questions are being asked of handball, says DW's Joscha Weber. The sport needs something different.
Football fans send vital Holocaust message
Matt Ford
German football fans say: Never again. DW's Matt Ford thinks the message has never been more important.
Germany's Holocaust obligation continues
Ines Pohl
Everyone living in Germany must take on the responsibility to ensure past horrors are never repeated, says Ines Pohl.
Remember Trump's pointless cruelty
Michael Knigge
Deal or no deal? Trump gambled with other people's lives — and finally folded to end the longest shutdown in US history.
Buzzword bingo at Davos
Andreas Becker
Thinking about the World Economic Forum's buzzwords can turn you into a cynic, says DW's Andreas Becker.
Opinion: Venezuela at a crossroads
Uta Thofern
Opposition leader Guaido has declared himself president. There is no knowing how this will end, writes Uta Thofern.
Major challenges follow peaceful transition in DR Congo
Felix Tshisekedi will not have an easy job, especially as he won with the help of the previous administration.
Opinion: Trump's shutdown goes to new extremes
Michael Knigge
The government shutdown is a dangerous disgrace that is perplexing to see, particularly for people outside of the US.
A Franco-German political spring
Christian F. Trippe
The Treaty of Aachen could trigger a new beginning for Europe, writes Christian F. Trippe.
Opinion: Domenico Tedesco's bold move shows he's boss
Daniel Caligiuri stole the spotlight but Domenico Tedesco's axing of his skipper was bold and right, says Matt Pearson.
Europe caught in a dangerous nuclear trap
Christian F. Trippe
The INF treaty is beyond saving: The Cold War is back, and colder than ever, says Christian F. Trippe.
Trump hasn't been all bad for the EU
Max Hofmann
The US president has shaken things up in Brussels, but his tenure has also done Europe some good, says Max Hofmann.
It's time for the AU to act on questionable election results
It is not clear why the AU has spoken out on the results of the DR Congo elections.
Gillette cuts deep into male ego
Men have every reason to be upset about Gillette's new ad, says DW’s Kate Ferguson.
Brexit likely to be Britain's greatest disaster
Barbara Wesel
No matter how this Brexit drama ends, the damage will remain, DW's Barbara Wesel writes.
Poland's deadly politics
Bartosz Dudek
The murder of the mayor of Gdansk is a warning that Polish society has become dangerously polarized.
Britain's hour of destiny
Birgit Maass
Delegates in the House of Commons should vote against Theresa May's Brexit deal, writes Birgit Maass.
The infallible patriarch's blunder
Miodrag Soric
The secession of Ukraine's Orthodox Church has drawn widespread criticism, but Bartholomew I may survive nonetheless.
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