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Opinion: DR Congo still plagued by chaos

Dirke Köpp

First voting was delayed, now the results are being contested. It's been a tough election for the Congolese.

Venezuela's Maduro has lost all legitimacy

As President Nicolas Maduro begins his second term, it seems the last vestiges of democracy in Venezuela are gone.

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Trump speech was a missed opportunity

Michael Knigge

Donald Trump's first prime-time address to the nation was emblematic of his presidency, writes Michael Knigge.

Data protection: We can do better

Konstantin Klein

The mass hack of German politicians shows that data protection is a race between attackers and the attacked.

Opinion: Cheap populism in Bavaria

Peter Hille

Violent asylum-seekers and right-wing supposed vigilantes. DW's Peter Hille urges calm and faith in the rule of law.

Opinion: It's time for WADA to make a U-turn

The World Anti-Doping Agency was wrong to prematurely pardoned Russia over the biggest doping scandal in sport.

Trump uses old tricks with new Congress

Michael Knigge

The US president's initial efforts to end a partial government shutdown were typically Trump, writes Michael Knigge.

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Opinion: Chelsea and Dortmund profit from Pulisic transfer

Christian Pulisic’s €64m deal to leave Borussia Dortmund is a win-win for both parties, DW's James Thorogood writes.

Bolsonaro sworn in, but still campaigning

Thomas Milz

At his inauguration, Brazil's new president resorted to more of the "us against them" rhetoric Brazil can ill afford.

Xi's Taiwan 'unification' speech a message to US

With Xi stressing renewed efforts to resolve the "Taiwan issue," Taipei will likely come under massive pressure in 2019.

The not-so-bad news

Astrid Prange de Oliveira

Give us this day our daily disaster? Thanks, but no thanks! DW's Astrid Prange prefers the good news.

Blinded by internal strife, Romania takes EU reins

Robert Schwartz

Romania has taken over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first half of 2019.

Right-wing populism: The EU's elephant in the room

Christoph Hasselbach

If we want to combat rampant right-wing populism in Europe, we must above all address the issue of migration.

UAE court rejects final Mansoor appeal

A high court in the United Arab Emirates has upheld the 10-year jail sentence of rights activist Ahmed Mansoor.

Bangladesh's missed chance to become a functional democracy

By holding a fair election, Bangladesh could have shown that its state institutions are free and competent enough.

Opinion: DRC votes, but Kabila intends to stay

Despite elections finally being held, it is clear that Joseph Kabila intends to stay on, writes Simone Schlindwein.

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Opinion: An opportunity squandered for Germany

DW's Sarah Wiertz believes Germany's slogans are all well and good but misplaced after 2018.

US steps back as world police — and leaves a huge void

Christoph Hasselbach

Europe is likely to remain a regional power. But any aspirations of it assuming a greater role are wishful thinking.

Tanzanians must wake up and work hard in 2019

It is not enough to dream of a bright future, says Anaclet Rwegayura. People must actively work to make things better.

Fake news targets EU's core

Thomas Brey

The worldwide trend toward fake news has gained significant momentum. Now European Union leaders are pushing back.

Opinion: Uli Hoeness is no longer fit for Bayern Munich

Uli Hoeness is set to remain a leading figure at Bayern for years to come. They deserve better, writes Jonathan Harding.

Press freedom: A pillar of every democracy

Ines Pohl

Restricted press freedom is not just a problem in countries led by autocrats, says DW Editor-in-Chief Ines Pohl.

Exercise and motivation - the expert's opinion

In Good Shape Fit talks fitness and motivation with sports psychologist Prof. Ralf Brand from the University of Potsdam.

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Mosque tax is fair, correct and necessary

Christoph Strack

If the interior minister wants "Islam in Germany," then it's right to consider taxing mosques just like churches.

Opinion: Germany no longer a climate leader

Jens Thurau

Germany's government has lost its enthusiasm for tackling climate issues, DW's Jens Thurau writes.

Will 2019 be the year of the crash?

Henrik Böhme

Will we finally be seeing the end of the long upswing? There's good reason to believe so, DW's Henrik Böhme writes.

#WhatBangladesh do you want?

Bangladesh is all set to hold a general election that is seen as crucial for the country's democratic future.

Is 'Christmas' offensive?

Erkan Arikan

To avoid offending non-Christians, Germany's integration commissioner sent holiday cards without the word "Christmas."

East African Community unity hangs in the balance

Eric Mwine-Mugaju

Stalled launch of regional e-passport highlights strained ties within the EAC.

Kovac deserves fresh start at Bayern

Davis VanOpdorp

While Niko Kovac should be blamed for some of Bayern Munich's shortcomings, he deserves a fresh start in 2019.

Hungary protests doomed without strong leader

Fanny Facsar

DW's Fanny Facsar has returned to her native Hungary to witness political enemies join forces against the government.

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DRC election postponement deals new blow to voters' trust

Elections in DRC have been postponed by seven days. A ridiculously short space of time, says DW's Dirke Köpp.

Mattis' exit leaves Trump surrounded by yes-men

Michael Knigge

James Mattis' exit is alarming and could make US foreign policy even more erratic than it already is.

Truth is Claas Relotius' first casualty

Sandra Petersmann

Falsified accounts are not just a threat to the credibility of the press, but to democratic society itself.

Only Trump's mission accomplished

Udo Bauer

Withdrawing US troops from Syria is a mistake that will play into the wrong hands, writes DW's Udo Bauer.

Bad times for democracy in DR Congo

Dirke Köpp

The timing of the DRC elections so close to Christmas is no coincidence, says DW's Dirke Köpp.

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Opinion: BVB have little time to learn from their mistakes

Borussia Dortmund's first defeat of the season can be a tactical learning curve for a young side, says DW's Matt Ford.

Neo-Nazis in the police: Put out the fire

It may just be the tip of the iceberg: a right-wing extremist death threat, sent from a police fax machine in Frankfurt.

Communism is alive and well in Romania's leaders

Robert Schwartz

Shortly before Romania takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU, its government has shown its true colors.

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Opinion: Brandt must leave to fulfill his potential

Julian Brandt's ability is not in question. But he's stagnating at Leverkusen and a move would do him good.

After Katowice, giving up still isn't an option

Jens Thurau

It's vital that these mammoth annual climate summits continue, says DW's Jens Thurau.

Britain, you haven’t got time

Rob Turner

The clock is ticking towards a hard Brexit, but Britain doesn’t seem able to tell the time, writes DW's Rob Turner.

Turkish police detain suspected Gulen movement supporters

Don't mince words with Erdogan

Europe should toughen up in handling the Turkish president and follow Donald Trump's example, says Erkan Arikan.

A reality check for Indian PM Modi

The election results have shocked the ruling BJP, but the opposition still needs to do a lot of work, says Mahesh Jha.

Putin's hypocrisy on human rights

Miodrag Soric

The Kremlin is celebrating the writer who revealed Soviet brutality, while also persecuting those who dissent.

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Opinion: Dull Champions League group stage needs overhaul

Ahead of the final games, less than half of the groups have any real tension. Does the Champions League need a rethink?

Solzhenitsyn more relevant than ever

Critic Victor Yerofeyev says despite a grave error late in life, the genius of Alexander Solzhenitsyn is eternal.