Helmut Kohl’s funeral: a musical guide
Many words have been spoken and much ink has flowed on the subject of the former chancellor and his place in history. But where words fail, music begins. With what…
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‘Pictures make politics’: How Helmut Kohl staged himself
There are countless images of Helmut Kohl. But what overall picture did they produce? How was Kohl seen? What did he do to cultivate an image? Photo expert Klaus Honnef…
Opinion: Class of 2017 show Germany’s unparalleled strength in depth
The German team that beat Spain may not have the star appeal of the Class of 2009 but they are deservedly Europe's best. More than that, they demonstrate Germany's unmatched…
Champions! Germany beat Spain to win Under-21 European Championship
Mitchell Weiser's first-half header proved decisive as Germany deservedly beat favorites Spain 1-0 in the Under-21 European Championship final in Krakow. It's Germany's first title at this level since 2009.Germany 1…
Global borrowing costs spike as markets take Draghi comments at face value
Germany's benchmark 10-year bond yield has made its biggest weekly jump since December 2015. Borrowing costs across the eurozone and beyond also rose as investors prepare for an end to…
Germany’s anti-nuclear movement: Still going strong after four decades of activism
Germany's anti-nuclear movement has a long and colorful history of direct action, civil disobedience - and victories against the nuclear industry.This week, anti-nuclear protestors blocked a boat to carrying nuclear…
Economic issues ‘never a priority’ for ex-German Chancellor Helmut Kohl
DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge spoke with veteran political advisor Roland Berger on the legacy of the recently deceased ex-Chancellor of Germany Helmut Kohl. A great man, yes, but flawed in many…
Beef (and Burger King) still eating away at forests
Burger King has pledged to stop deforestation by 2030 - that's just greenwashing, environmental activists say. Suppliers for the fast food chain are still responsible for deforestation in South America.How…