http://www.dw.de/ From Trump's victory, the German government collapse, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to evolving European security dynamics, this video podcast explores how these events impact Germany and the wider region. Berlin Briefing is an English-language video podcast that dives deep into how Germany - the world’s third-largest economy - is navigating major geopolitical challenges. It’s smart, informative, and engaging. An essential Berlin Briefing on what’s happening in Germany and Europe, what’s coming next, and why it matters - whether you’re in Berlin, New York, or anywhere in between - with a hint of Berlin’s distinct energy to keep things lively. Join our three hosts, Nina Haase, Michaela Küfner and Richard Walker,as they offer you a unique perspective on Germany’s role in today’s rapidly changing world. Berlin Briefing is tailored for English-speaking listeners who are curious about whether German democracy can withstand the current stress test - or whether the far-right will gain ground. Whether you’re a student, think tanker, journalist, or a current/future lawmaker, this vodcast provides essential insights from Germany. News en Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:35:20 +0200 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 2012 Deutsche Welle no Weekly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p8/logo_9872_20260818_163036_1400.jpeg http://www.dw.de/ From Trump's victory, the German government collapse, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to evolving European security dynamics, this video podcast explores how these events impact Germany and the wider region. Deutsche Welle episodic Deutsche Welle odair.hansen-figueira@dw.com false DE https://iono.fm/e/1724385 https://iono.fm/e/1724385 News Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200 0 0 Can Ukraine still count on Germany? 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 34:56 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1721035 https://iono.fm/e/1721035 News Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200 0 0 Germany's great divide: Is Friedrich Merz losing the center? 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 30:21 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1718588 https://iono.fm/e/1718588 News Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200 0 0 Germany's security gamble: More than an arms deal? 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 30:27 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1716060 https://iono.fm/e/1716060 News Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200 0 0 AfD and Russia: Why Saxony-Anhalt matters for Germany 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 32:32 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1714540 https://iono.fm/e/1714540 News Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200 0 0 Saxony-Anhalt elections: Interview with AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 30:38 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1714043 https://iono.fm/e/1714043 News Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200 0 0 Not at war, yet under attack: Germany's Russia challenge 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 33:42 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1713156 https://iono.fm/e/1713156 News Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200 0 0 Berlin Briefing #100: Germany, Europe & the world – Your questions, our answers 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 37:44 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1712837 https://iono.fm/e/1712837 News Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200 0 0 Saxony-Anhalt elections: Interview with CDU candidate Sven Schulze 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 18:14 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1711796 https://iono.fm/e/1711796 News Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200 0 0 Saxony-Anhalt: An election that could change Germany? | Berlin Briefing Podcast 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 40:32 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1709681 https://iono.fm/e/1709681 Together with sustainability researcher Maja Göpel and SPD climate spokesperson Jakob Blankenburg, DW’s Berlin Bureau Chief Max Hofmann examines the growing gap between climate reality and political action and asks: can Germany keep up with climate change? ]]> News Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200 0 0 Germany's climate crisis: Why politics struggle to keep up 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 36:50 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1708718 https://iono.fm/e/1708718 News Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0200 0 0 “Was it Russia?” Is the Leipzig drone attack part of a hybrid war? 0 0 Deutsche Welle full 31:30 DW Berlin Briefing https://iono.fm/e/1708719 https://iono.fm/e/1708719 Why is Germany's pension system under pressure? Why the resistance? And could this become a serious threat to the government itself?
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