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'Only yes means yes' rape definition backed by EU lawmakers

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DW's Berlin Briefing is a weekly podcast that explores the key geopolitical issues affecting Germany and Europe.

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2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients

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Is the Belgian capital of Brussels worth visiting?

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The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

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