The city of Chemnitz in the eastern German state of Saxony made headlines around the world for right-wing violence and anti-immigrant sentiment. But at a concert, tens of thousands took a stand against xenophobia and extremism. Can the movement 'There are more of us' last? Guests: Linda Vierecke (DW), Valerie Höhne (Spiegel Online), Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico)
Rage and violence in the streets of Chemnitz. A deadly knife attack by refugees on a German man has led to riots and the targeting of foreigners. Right-wing demonstrators and anti-fascist counterdemonstrators are facing off. Are police and politicians out of their depth? Our guests: Karen Taylor (Policy Advisor), Hans Pfeifer (DW), Malte Lehming (Tagesspiegel)
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon discussed the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU during an interview with DW. She said the Tories' accusations that the SNP was "weaponizing" Brexit to undermine negotiations were "nonsense."
"We are living in a political moment in which nationalism, protectionism, and withdrawal have become a great temptation," says the head of the United Nations Development Programme, Achim Steiner. On DW Interview, he praised Germany’s role in the refugee crisis.
Donald Trump's first year in office has featured running battles between the president and his critics, his enemies and even his allies. How damaging has it been? Guests: Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico), Anna Sauerbrey (Tagesspiegel), Christiane Meier (ARD).
From Britain’s decision to leave the EU to the victory of Donald Trump in the United States, nationalist movements are gaining ground around the world. DW’s Fanny Facsar traveled to several countries in a bid to discover the driving forces behind the trend.
US Senator Marco Rubio, who ran against US President Donald Trump during the Republican primaries, tells DW's Zhanna Nemtsova that talk of Trump's impeachment over alleged Russian ties is premature.
As the stakes get higher for Catalonia and its leaders contemplate exile in Brussels, where does its independence movement go from here? Tim Sebastian meets Alfred Bosch from the pro-independence Republican Left of Catalonia party. Conflict Zone is Deutsche Welle's top political interview. Every week, our hosts Tim Sebastian and Michel Friedman are face-to-face with global decision-makers, seeking straight answers to straight questions, putting the spotlight on controversial issues and calling the powerful to account.
Conservative politician Sebastian Kurz has won Austria's elections by espousing right-wing positions. What consequences will that have for Europe? Guests this time: Ulrike Herrmann (taz), Frank Hofmann (DW), Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico).
Failure to repeal Obamacare, doubts about tax reform, and lingering questions over his integrity – how long will Donald Trump’s supporters stay the course? Tim Sebastian meets Republican Congressman Don Bacon on Conflict Zone.
Saudi Arabia recently made headlines for finally allowing women to drive. But women's rights activists Moudhi Aljahoni says the situation for women is still dire. Aljohani had to flee her home country due to her activism and now continues to speak out against the male guardian system that treats women as minors. We caught up with her after she safely reached the US, where she is now seeking asylum.
The right-wing AfD party made big gains in Germany’s federal election with racist and anti-Islamic slogans. In the state of Saxony, it even emerged as the strongest party. DW reporter Maissun Melhem travels to Dresden to explore why.
The political parties make their election promises. But many voters, it seems, are running out of trust. People need clear messages, says Jutta Almendinger of Berlin’s WZB. She’s studied the hopes and fears of the German electorate.
Nonagenarian holocaust survivor Horst Selbiger recalls his childhood in Nazi Germany. He sees the rise of the AfD as a continuation of the Nazi tradition.
According to a survey conducted by the German insurance company R+V, Germans are generally less afraid than they were last year, but they are still most afraid of the same things. DW compared the results with its own less scientific survey in Berlin.
Germany's foreign ministry says Turkey has arrested two German nationals for "political reasons." They were taken into custody at Antalya airport. Ankara has detained a number of German citizens since an attempted coup in 2016.
As the Russian Orthodox Church faces mounting controversy over its hard line agendas and its close ties to the Kreml, Conflict Zone host Tim Sebastian travels to Moscow to talk to representative Vakhtang Kipshidze.
It’s a decision of historic proportions. London has formally filed for Brexit. How messy will Britain’s split from the EU become? Guests: Petra Pinzler (Die Zeit), Catherine Hickley (journalist & author), David Charter (The Times).
