news Germany in protest mode: From farmers to train drivers alisa January 19, 2024 2 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 19.01.2024 | 17:00 UTC Germany in protest mode: From farmers to train drivers The government’s losing support, a far-right party is soaring in the popularity ratings and the whole country seems to be angry. Is democracy at risk in post-Merkel Germany? Has Germany’s diplomacy reached its limits in the Middle East? Germany’s top diplomat, Annalena Baerbock, has been in the Middle East again this week in an attempt to mediate. But there are doubts about how much Germany can achieve as the situation escalates. Germany’s parliament approves easing dual citizenship German lawmakers have voted in favor of changing the law that would open up the possibility of dual citizenship to swaths of the population. The bill would also reduce the time needed to qualify for naturalization. Could a ‘fascist’ soon head a German state government? Björn Höcke, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany in the eastern state of Thuringia, is aiming to take the reins in 2024. Analysts fear far-reaching consequences. ‘Remigration’ is Germany’s ‘non-word’ of 2023 A jury of linguistic experts highlighted the term “remigration,” saying it had been adopted as a euphemism for forced repatriation. The panel awards the prize for words used in a discriminatory or misleading manner. Austrians happiest in EU, while Germans grow glummer Despite the pandemic and war, most Europeans reported they were quite satisfied with their lives in a 2022 survey. Austria came out top, while Germany and Bulgaria brought up the rear. How diverse is the Berlin Staatsballett ballet company? The Berlin Staatsballett ballet company has set course for a new era with its new artistic director. The repertoire aims to be more diverse and modern. The same goes for the dancers as well. How punctual are Germans? Is coming five minutes late an issue to Germans? How much tardiness do they consider impolite? And do they manage to always be on time themselves? Euromaxx reporter Josephine Günther investigates. Stella Goldschlag: A Jewish Gestapo agent in Nazi Berlin Based on a true story, the biopic “Stella. A Life.” is about a young Jewish woman who turned in hundreds of Jews to the Gestapo to save herself and her parents. Female founders – between high school desk and startup When women start businesses, they often want to solve problems rather than become high-tech billionaires. We show a young woman who founded a start-up while still in high school that can protect women from everyday dangers. 10 reasons to love Saxony-Anhalt We explore the German state of Saxony-Anhalt and visit its many attractions, including artistically landscaped gardens and modern Bauhaus architecture. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Follow Us On © 2024 Deutsche Welle Legal Notice (DW english) | Unsubscribe Newsletter Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 125418 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Today’s top stories on Global NewsNext: S&P 500 jumps Friday to all-time high, surpassing previous record set 2 years ago: Live updates Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ