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Berlin Briefing has been named Best Political Podcast 2026 by the Podcast Publisher Awards - thank you! Every week 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 Max Hofmann and their guests deliver the insights you need to understand where Germany is headed and why it matters, with a hint of Berlin's distinct energy. Subscribe to our newsletter: dw.com/berlinbriefing. Leave us a comment here: newsletter@dw.com. Or find us on YouTube @dwnews and X @dw_politics.
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- 4 days ago32 min
Europe is celebrating Trump's defeat. Should it be?
Trump’s midterms setback raises big questions for Germany, Europe and the world. Max Hofmann is joined by Michaela Küfner, Ines Pohl and Daniel Gerlach to unpack the global implications of the results.
- 5 days ago10 min
What the US Midterms mean for Europe (Interview with Peter Beyer)
After the US Midterm elections, Berlin Briefing's Max Hofmann talked to Peter Beyer, Germany's former Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation (2018-2022) to discuss German expectations for the new Congress.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Can Germany's pivot to Asia end its reliance on...China?
As Chancellor Merz visits Asia, Germany seeks to "de-risk" from China. On this Berlin Briefing episode, DW's Giulia Saudelli, Steven Beardsley and Nina Haase discuss trade, security and new Indo-Pacific partnerships.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
Berlin Briefing recommends: Call Sign Condor
DW’s Max Hofmann speaks with DW correspondent Carolina Chimoy about her new podcast series, Call Sign Condor, which follows Latin American soldiers fighting in Ukraine. Listen here: https://pod.link/6808417916?maca=en-podcast_Berlin_Briefing-42113-xml-mrss
- 2 weeks ago30 min
If Europe wants independence, why does it keep turning to the US?
Europe wants growth, innovation and strategic autonomy. But can it become more competitive without becoming more dependent on the US? Max Hofmann speaks with Cecilia Malmström and Kai Steinecke on Berlin Briefing.
- 3 weeks ago11 min
From intelligence scandals to Russia’s shadow war: Ex-Estonian defense chief Hanno Pevkur discusses Europe’s security challenges
At the Warsaw Security Forum, Nina Haase spoke with the ex-Estonian defense chief about Germany’s recent spy scandal and Russia. The bigger question: How can intelligence shared with another country be protected?
- 3 weeks ago21 min
Former German Minister Habeck: Russia remains the biggest threat
From the Warsaw Security Forum, Nina Haase and Alexandra von Nahmen speak with Robert Habeck on Russia, the Arctic’s strategic role and democratic resilience.
- Oct 7, 202634 min
Former BND head arrested: Can Germany still be trusted with secrets?
As Germany's former spy chief is accused of selling state secrets, Berlin Briefing looks at the allegations, the fallout for the BND intelligence agency & the wider impact of Germany's biggest espionage scandal in years.
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Berlin Briefing has been named Best Political Podcast 2026 by the Podcast Publisher Awards - thank you! Every week 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 Max Hofmann and their guests deliver the insights you need to understand where Germany is headed and why it matters, with a hint of Berlin's distinct energy. Subscribe to our newsletter: dw.com/berlinbriefing. Leave us a comment here: newsletter@dw.com. Or find us on YouTube @dwnews and X @dw_politics.
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