Deutsche Welle: DW.com – Germany

• The 'Aryan' myth
  Blond, blue-eyed and athletic were features of the ideal "Aryan" according to Nazi ideology. People still associate the term with the Nazis, though its roots lie elsewhere.
• Germany news: Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans
  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany’s interior minister says border controls will stay despite falling asylum numbers.
• Women's Champions League: Bayern fall to Barcelona in semis
  Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after losing to Barcelona in the semifinals.
• Merz 'not giving up' on Germany's relationship with US
  The German chancellor said there was "no connection" between disagreements over the Iran war and the pullout of US troops from Germany. He insisted he shared Trump's goal of ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
• Where Germany's economy still excels
  German industry is being lapped in key sectors like solar panels, semiconductors and even cars — but the country's midsize businesses suggest the economy isn't losing its edge.
• The significance of US military bases in Germany
  President Donald Trump has said he is planning to cut US troop numbers in Germany. How many US bases are there in the country now, and what's their strategic importance?
• 2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients
  Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal.