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New homes could become cheaper to build under plans allowing fewer sockets, thinner walls and less soundproofing – but lower construction costs would not automatically mean lower rents.
From Deutsche Bahn's 'family ticket' becoming a permanent offer to the deadline for switching your car insurance and also the start of Germany's Chris…
Germany’s government wants to establish formidable legal and financial barriers to housing socialisation. It would come with implications for tenants,…
The head of a major German trade union on Monday blasted the boss of carmaker Audi for his appearance at an election campaign rally alongside US Presi…
More than 100,000 protestors are set to march in at least 23 cities across Germany as part of nationwide youth-led demonstrations on Saturday, October…
Autumn storms cause widespread damage and travel disruption, interior minister outlines tougher rules for expropriations, German politicians warn of r…
Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phon…
Firefighters battled on Saturday to put out flames that tore through Adolf Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" mountain retreat, as police detained a suspect who …
German schools start far too early, says journalist Tom Pugh in this week's Inside Germany column. Do you know the history behind the start-early, end…
Both in politics and online, the debate around immigration tends to focus on limiting 'irregular immigration'. Social researcher Andreas Herteux argue…
The European Parliament has given its final approval to a new set of safeguards for the 13 billion people who travel in Europe each year by plane, tra…
Depending where you live between the three German-speaking countries, you can get a whole lot more (or less) take home pay out of your net salary. We …
From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a politica…
Germany is tightening the requirements for passing one of the main language exams for immigrants from November 1st. What does that mean for people pla…
Wages in Germany have continued to rise this year, but so has inflation and the cost of living. If you're wondering how your own income compares to lo…
After more than 30 years as a DER SPIEGEL correspondent in the US, I am leaving. The country that I thought I knew no longer exists. It was an illusio…
When we asked readers how Germany has changed since they arrived here, we heard about rising costs, housing shortages and political tensions. Yet many…
More than 70,000 killed; even more wounded; destruction without end: Ten Israeli soldiers speak about feelings of revenge, orders to shoot and “collat…
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning has sent shockwaves through the intelligence world. Yet Hanning’s dubious consulting work was no secret. Doe…
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed …
Germany's national railway operator is extending its €99.99 family ticket beyond the summer season, giving eligible groups of up to five people a chea…
The mighty Dnipro slices right through Ukraine and - in the south - through the battlefield. A trip from north to south offers a unique perspective on…
Using software from a company in Israel, scammers reel in gullible investors and steal all their money. DER SPIEGEL dove deep into this world of greed…
The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so w…
DER SPIEGEL has learned that a large number of fraudsters have obtained German citizenship by claiming to be the descendants of Jews persecuted by the…
The numbers of Chinese cars on European roads is skyrocketing as carmakers from the People’s Republic rush to build factories in the EU. Germany’s tra…
Anthropic founder Amodei and OpenAI CEO Altman once worked together to build a Super AI. Now, they are competing to be first. And that race is proving…
Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in …
Pornographic material is strictly forbidden in the People's Republic of China. Yet demand is high nonetheless. Many of the films are produced in Taiwa…
Reporting by DER SPIEGEL and its partners provide a detailed and unprecedented look at the depth of military cooperation between Russia and China. Sec…
Your grandfather appears in the SS files? What that might mean, how you can continue your research and who was even allowed to join the Nazi organizat…
Democracy is a tenacious beast, but it has been riven by contradictions ever since the Declaration of Independence. Nowhere are those contradictions i…
Shortly before the earthquakes, DER SPIEGEL traveled to Venezuela to explore the question: Who is really in charge in the country?
The Feb. 28 attack on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, likely killed dozens of children and evidence suggests the US may be responsible. But was i…
As ocean waters continue to rise, the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu became a symbol of climate change. Residents, though, are fed up with being seen…
A young woman from Germany vanished without a trace 11 years ago. Now, her name makes several appearances in the Epstein files. Her family wants to fi…
Can Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) really improve the climate balance of cement production? Shortcomings in Norway have some wondering if it has a f…
German libraries are a fabulous resource for anyone living in the country, offering not just books but everything from ice cream makers to umbrellas.
From budget chains to second-hand treasures, here’s where to shop for furniture in Germany if you’re setting up a new home.
Munich is a city that's known for its outdoor lifestyle, from sprawling parks to al fresco dining. But on rainy days - which tend to come often in Ger…
