German News Service | 29.03.2018, 17:00 UTC

German News Service 29.03.2018 | 17:00 UTC

German army instills new traditions to move away from troubled history

	Following recent revelations of far-right extremists within its ranks, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has moved to ensure that the Bundeswehr fighting forces distance themselves from their tainted past.

Bundeswehr in Afghanistan: What you need to know

	The German government has extended the German armed forces' mission to Afghanistan until March 31, 2019. DW looks at the Bundeswehr's role in the country.

Anti-Semitism in Germany: Are immigrants unfairly portrayed in the media?

	Jewish groups warn against anti-Semitism among Germany's Muslim migrants while others say it's racist to overstate the problem. DW's Jefferson Chase explored the issue at a special open media day in Berlin.

Germany's jobless rate hits fresh record low as economy booms

	The number of unemployed people in Germany is continuing its downward trend, reflecting the current robustness of Europe's largest economy, supported by strong domestic spending and solid global trade.

Germany's fertility rate hits 43-year high

	But women in Germany are still not having enough babies to ensure the total population stays constant. The new figures do however put Germany near the European average.

Germany court stops tendering process for medical marijuana

	A court has halted the bidding process for firms to grow cannabis plants that would be used medicinally in Germany. The ruling comes as Germany struggles to meet demand for cannabis on prescription.

Germany to revive climate change, phase out glyphosate

	New German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze from the Social Democrats is still largely unknown. In her first major speech in parliament, she has promised to at least aim to meet climate change targets by 2030.

Berlin photo exhibition sheds light on lives of US soldiers in Germany

	American troops have been stationed in Germany since World War II. The photo exhibition "Little America" at the Allied Museum in Berlin gives a rare glimpse into the lives of soldiers and their families.

The 'Homeland'?: Germany's shifting cultural identity in film

	Germany now has a federal ministry for "Heimat." But what does "homeland" have to do with German cinema? DW spoke with a film expert about how Germany's struggles with national identity have played out on the big screen.

The Easter Quiz

	Easter is Christianity's most important holiday and in Germany it is marked with church services. But beyond church there are traditions that make Easter an attractive time to visit Germany. Test your knowledge!

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