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Germany: Kindergarten burglars caught napping by police
The trio who broke into a Germany kindergarten made the mistake of falling asleep on the job.
Pinky Gloves: German team slammed for 'stigmatizing' periods
By men, for women: Pinky Gloves have been mocked online for stigmatizing sanitary products and menstruation. The team behind the project agreed that they have a lot to learn.
German conservatives split by search for Merkel's successor
The standoff in the alliance of the CDU and CSU is coming to a head this week. In a show of loyalty, each party supports its own leader as chancellor candidate. The alliance's long-term prospects are in the balance.
Germany, US revive security cooperation
US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is the first Biden administration official to come to Germany. Several high-stakes issues have been on his agenda — and he has made some surprise announcements.
German federalism: How does it work?
Germany is a federal republic — for historical reasons. But the system also has disadvantages. As can be seen in the struggle to contain the COVID pandemic.
Germany's far-right AfD searching for new momentum ahead of election
The Alternative for Germany is the country's most successful far-right party since the war. But the latest state election results suggest its popularity may have hit a ceiling.
Germany launches new voluntary military service program
The German military has started a voluntary year-out program for young people. The volunteers will be trained to provide support during the next natural disaster or health crisis.