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DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics

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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 You... more

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A blunt remark by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has triggered a sharp response from US President Donald Trump — and reopened questions about the state of transatlantic relations. After Merz publicly criticized Washington’s handling of Iran, saying... more

Germany’s chancellor tops the wrong rankings: approval is at a record low and the AfD has overtaken the CDU/CSU in some polls. But do polls really capture Friedrich Merz’s performance? In this episode, DW Berlin Bureau chief Maximilian Hofmann speaks... more

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Germany and Ukraine have declared a new strategic partnership - but how much substance is behind the signal? In this episode, host Michaela Küfner discusses with her guests Gerlinde Niehus, a NATO expert and DW’s Nina Haase and Nick Connolly whether ... more

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Hungary is heading into one of its most consequential elections in years - and all of Europe is watching closely. Officially, Berlin says it remains neutral. Unofficially, the stakes could hardly be higher. In this episode of Berlin Briefing, host Ma... more

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Luc André
French journalist
Episode: Why is Chancellor Merz so unpopular — and is it fair?
Gerlinde Niehus
Former NATO deputy director for Defense and Security Corporation, independent expert
Independent
Episode: Ukraine support: how and why is Germany different?
Kai-Olaf Lang
Expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
SWP (Germany's Institute for International and Security Affairs)
Episode: Hungary's election: Is Berlin betting against Orbán?
Dora Diseri
Head of DW Hungary Service
DW Hungary Service
Episode: Hungary's election: Is Berlin betting against Orbán?
Robin Wagener
Member in the Bundestag for the Green Party
Green Party (Germany)
Episode: How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy
Loyle Campbell
Senior research fellow with the German Council on Foreign Relations
German Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy
Kate Laycock
Host of DW's weekly European Current Affairs program Inside Europe
DW (Deutsche Welle)
Episode: How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy
Marcel Fratzscher
Economics professor, director of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)
DIW Berlin
Episode: Can Germany reform its way out of the rise of the far right AfD?
Max Hofmann
Berlin Bureau Chief covering the Social Democrats
DW
Episode: Can Germany reform its way out of the rise of the far right AfD?

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Michaela Küfner
Host and Berlin-based political editor with long-running coverage of German politics
Nina Haase
Host of Berlin Briefing, defense expert with deep coverage of German security and EU affairs

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • State propaganda

    This channel has to be financed by the German people through a mandatory fee and in no way reflects what the majority thinks. It's like the German CNN...

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    Newur
    Germanya month ago
  • Tacheles talking

    Very informative, love it!

    Apple Podcasts
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    orangewise
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best English-language analysis of German politics

    Excellent analysis of German politics and the power dynamics in Berlin. Much better than DW’s own podcast, Inside Europe, which is too concerned with avoiding being seen as biased so never actually provides any insight.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Zaptrax
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners feel the show delivers clear, data-driven analysis on German politics.
Guests and topics are praised for international context and expert insights.
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Positive review highlights English-language accessibility and thorough coverage.

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Hungary's election: Is Berlin betting against Orbán?
Q: Does JD Vance's intervention resonate with Hungarian voters or affect the election?
While JD Vance's message drew attention, the panel agrees it is not a game changer; long-standing ties with the US and ongoing show-part style diplomacy have a limited impact on ultimate voter decisions, with domestic issues and EU relations playing larger roles.
Hungary's election: Is Berlin betting against Orbán?
Q: So basically, what you're saying is, yes, secretly, probably the German government is hoping for Viktor Orbán to leave.
The guests explain that there is a significant internal disagreement: while the official stance is non-interference, many would feel relief if there were a change in Hungary, though Germany's influence remains limited and heavily shaped by broader EU dynamics.
Beyond the big powers: Germany aims to diversify
Q: Can Germany no longer afford to sort of wag its finger at other people?
Germany needs to adapt its foreign policy due to the realities of reduced leverage and shifting geopolitical dynamics, acknowledging dependencies while forming new partnerships.
Beyond the big powers: Germany aims to diversify
Q: What does Friedrich Merz hope to achieve in the Gulf region?
Friedrich Merz aims for energy diversification, focusing on gas and green hydrogen, to foster long-term partnerships that meet both Germany's and the Gulf states' interests.
Germany is running out of allies — Can India help?
Q: Do you feel that the relationship between India and Germany can now be compartmentalized from the tension with Russia?
Both India and Germany are victims of a shifting global order and must find new power and interest-based relationships, despite historical ties with Russia.

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DW Berlin Briefing centers on how German politics intersects with international security, energy, and economic policy, with frequent panels that connect Berlin's internal dynamics to Europe and the transatlantic arena. Episodes commonly feature policymakers, journalists, and think-tank analysts discussing Germany's reform agenda, coalition politics, EU relations, NATO, and energy security amid global tensions. A notable trait is the show's emphasis on data-driven polling, cross-country comparisons, and real-time reporting from Berlin and DC, offering timely context for listeners such as policymakers, corporate strategists, and journalists tracking German influence on global affairs.

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2. Gerlinde Niehus
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