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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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Marcel Fratzscher
President of the German Institute for Economic Research
German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin)
Episode: Boost or bust the AfD? Inside Friedrich Merz’ gamble to reform Germany
Matthew Moore
AFD special correspondent
Alternative for Germany (AfD)
Episode: Boost or bust the AfD? Inside Friedrich Merz’ gamble to reform Germany
Emily Haber
Former German ambassador to the United States
German Government / Diplomacy
Episode: 250 Years of USA: Where Germany needs to pivot now
Ines Paul
Head of DW Washington Bureau
DW
Episode: 250 Years of USA: Where Germany needs to pivot now
Melanie Amann
Prominent analyst on the AfD
Funke Media Group
Episode: Rewriting the past? Inside the AfD's history agenda
Jakob Schergaut
Described by Der Spiegel as Germany's Nazi alarm system for tracking historical distortions
Der Spiegel
Episode: Rewriting the past? Inside the AfD's history agenda
Florian Bauer
Investigative journalist; anchor and expert in politics and in sports
Based in Bonn
Episode: World Cup 2026: Can Germany’s football team save the government?
Jonathan Harding
Sports department expert on the German team
Deutsche Welle
Episode: World Cup 2026: Can Germany’s football team save the government?
Myriel Marthez
Doctoral researcher with the Peace Research Institute, expert on United Nations workings
Peace Research Institute (PRIP)
Episode: Inside Germany's big UN defeat

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Nina Haase
Host of Berlin briefing; defense expert; DW (Deutsche Welle) team member
Michaela Küfner
Host of Berlin Briefing; chief political editor
Richard Walker
Host of Berlin Briefing; DW correspondent on politics

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 118 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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  • Tacheles talking

    Very informative, love it!

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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.

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250 Years of USA: Where Germany needs to pivot now
Q: So, Emily, how worried should we be about the answer to the question, rough patch or something fundamental changing?
Emily Haber emphasizes that despite a rough patch, the U.S. remains a crucial partner for Germany, but notes a structural shift in U.S. foreign policy that points to less central American focus on Europe and more emphasis on Asia and other strategic challenges.
Rewriting the past? Inside the AfD's history agenda
Q: What makes Höcke's statements about German guilt different from previous far-right narratives?
They represent a shift toward reframing the German role in the Holocaust and attempting to separate the German people from the perpetrator history, a move that signals a strategic effort to normalize revisionist views within mainstream discourse.
Inside Germany's big UN defeat
Q: Let's start with you and with the basics. Can you walk us through what exactly happened?
Myriel explains that two Western European seats were up for election in the General Assembly, Germany was competing with Austria and Portugal, and Germany failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority in the first round, unlike Austria which won decisively.
Will Germany stand up to the big tech bros?
Q: What outcome do you expect in Germany regarding regulatory movement and action?
There is optimism that clearer rules can emerge, but there is caution about practical implementation and political will, with debates over how quickly and effectively regulation can be enacted without stifling innovation.
What the AfD would do in power
Q: Can the AfD realistically implement major changes if they win an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt?
They could push through some state-level measures, but federal constraints, legal safeguards, and administrative capacity would limit sweeping reforms; the party would face entrenched opposition and structural barriers.

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The program analyzes German politics, European security, and transatlantic dynamics through expert commentary, live reporting, and policy debates. Episodes often feature economists, diplomats, journalists, and policymakers debating reform agendas, foreign policy, and domestic challenges, with a focus on how Germany fits into broader European and global trends. A notable edge is its ability to pair technical analysis with on-the-ground reporting from colleagues and guests, making complex issues accessible to listeners such as policymakers, journalists, and academics. The show frequently revisits themes like coalition dynamics, economic reform, defense and security, and Germany's role on the world stage, helping listeners assess risks, opport... more

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