German politics: Germany's Merz says Sumy attack 'war crime' by Russia John Silk with AFP, dpa +++ © 2025 Deutsche Welle

German politics What's making news in Germany? From Bundestag debates to political controversy and pressing social issues, we bring you the stories and the people behind the headlines. Germany's Merz says Sumy attack 'war crime' by Russia John Silk with AFP, dpa 04/14/2025April 14, 2025 Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly condemned a Russian attack in northeastern Ukraine that killed more than 30 people. He also remains open to providing Ukraine with Taurus missiles. https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-merz-says-sumy-attack-war-crime-by-russia/a-72234160 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Germany continues search for last living Nazi criminals Oliver Pieper 04/12/2025April 12, 2025 Eighty years after the end of World War II, time is running out for the criminal prosecution of aging Nazi perpetrators. Could Germany have done more? https://www.dw.com/en/germany-continues-search-for-last-living-nazi-criminals/a-72228147 © 2025 Deutsche Welle Germany: No return to compulsory military service Nina Werkhäuser 04/12/2025April 12, 2025 The Bundeswehr urgently needs to recruit and that has triggered a debate on a possible return to conscription. However, the military profession is struggling to attract young people. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-no-return-to-compulsory-military-service/a-72213817 © 2025 Deutsche Welle