DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics
We break down how events like Russia's war in Ukraine and European security shifts are shaping Germany - and the world. Whether you’re a student, journalist, or policymaker, hosts Nina Haase, Michaela Küfner, and Richard Walker deliver the insights you need to understand where Germany is headed and why it matters, with a hint of Berlin's distinct energy. Published every Friday. Find us also on YouTube: @dwnews. Subscribe to our newsletter: dw.com/berlinbriefing. Leave us a comment here: newsletter@dw.com. Or find us on X: @dw_politics.
24 episodes • 0 archived •
Can Europe risk challenging Erdogan?
March 28
March 28
30 mins
Is Donald Trump strengthening European ties?
March 21
March 21
40 mins
Can Friedrich Merz really save Europe?
March 13
March 13
28 mins
What's behind Germany's historic rearmament plan?
March 7
March 7
31 mins
Next steps in Berlin’s military buildup
February 28
February 28
44 mins
Election countdown: What’s at stake for Germany?
February 21
February 21
33 mins
MSC Day 2: Does the US still have to figure out how to approach Russia and Ukraine?
February 17
February 17
29 mins
Women leaders discuss European and global security at MSC
February 15
February 15
59 mins
Understanding Germany's Green Party
February 13
February 13
40 mins
Is there a crack in Germany’s political firewall against the far right?
February 7
February 7
28 mins
Germany’s unpopular chancellor: Can Olaf Scholz turn things around?
January 31
January 31
48 mins
Friedrich Merz: What to expect from Germany’s likely next leader
January 24
January 24
42 mins
What do Germany's main parties promise voters?
January 17
January 17
36 mins
What do Elon Musk and AfD leader Alice Weidel have in common?
January 10
January 10
42 mins
Anti-NATO, anti-woke: The new party disrupting German politics
January 3
January 3
36 mins
Why Germany’s far-right AfD is set to break records
Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024
43 mins
How Assad’s fall is shaking up Germany’s migration debate
Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2024
35 mins
Will Europe help Georgians defend their EU path against the billionaire with the zebra?
Dec 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2024
29 mins
Can Germany have it both ways with China, cooperation AND rivalry?
Dec 6, 2024
Dec 6, 2024
28 mins
What did Angela Merkel get wrong on Russia?
Nov 29, 2024
Nov 29, 2024
29 mins
'Putin only understands word of force' What's behind Germany's diplomatic efforts?
Nov 22, 2024
Nov 22, 2024
37 mins
How are Germany's conservatives preparing for Trump 2.0?
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 14, 2024
34 mins
Trump 2.0, German coalition collapse and what it could mean for support of Ukraine
Nov 8, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
27 mins
Trailer: Berlin Briefing
Oct 23, 2024
Oct 23, 2024
30 secs