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Opinion: Why Morocco's Atlas Lions are Africa's pride

Cai Nebe

DW's Cai Nebe is from Namibia and explains why all African fans should back the Atlas Lions.

Opinion: Sakharov Prize for Ukraine good but arms are better

Serhiy Rudenko

The Ukrainian writer Serhiy Rudenko says prizes to the Ukrainian people are nice but that they won't stop Russia.

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Opinion: Ignominy and disgrace in the European Parliament

Barbara Wesel

A corruption scandal has shattered the parliament's reputation. MEPs must fight for their moral authority.

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Opinion: New German football task force lacks ideas

Jonathan Harding

DW's Jonathan Harding believes the new DFB advisory task force lacks innovative ideas.

Opinion: Back to the 1990s in Afghanistan

Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi

Human rights are being violated in Afghanistan once again. DW's Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi is horrified.

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Opinion: Indonesia's penal reform is a danger to democracy

Rahka Susanto

The reform of Indonesia's criminal law not only punishes sex outside marriage, but also restricts freedom of expression.

Opinion: How to count your blessings

Kate Ferguson

As a species, we are obsessed with counting. But what about measuring the roads not taken?

Opinion: Germany no longer an elite team

Jonathan Harding

Germany is out of the 2022 World Cup. An inquest will follow, but the truth is that Germany is not good enough anymore.

Opinion: VAR serving up more World Cup injustice

Matt Pearson

A penalty awarded to Lionel Messi was another reminder that VAR isn't fair and isn't working, says DW's Matt Pearson.

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Opinion: Why we need to change how we view migrants

Categorizing migrants is fundamentally wrong, argues DW's diversity expert Chiponda Chimbelu.

Opinion: There will be no peace until Vladimir Putin is gone

Miodrag Soric

The world order is at stake in Ukraine's fight to defeat Russia — which is why the West must continue to support Kyiv.

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Opinion: Let women who experience violence talk about it

Oladoyin Olatunbosun

Survivors of gendered violence should be encouraged to speak about their experiences, writes DW's Oladoyin Olatunbosun.

Opinion: It's time for countries to leave FIFA

Sarah Wiertz

While football stars are sometimes asked to use their fame for good, national FAs must ensure FIFA acts as it should.

Opinion: It's about more than a rainbow heart on an armband

Olivia Gerstenberger

The controversy over the One Love armband is emblematic of everything that this World Cup is not.

Opinion: Germany's problems neither new nor easily fixed

Thomas Klein

Germany's 2022 World Cup campaign began with defeat to Japan. The problems are all too familiar, says DW's Thomas Klein.

Opinion: Arabs deserve to enjoy this World Cup

Dana Sumlaji

As a female reporter who grew up in Syria, the World Cup in Qatar has sparked both pride and shame in DW's Dana Sumlaji.

Opinion: Use rich polluters' money for African agriculture

George Okachi

A focus on African agriculture, and more money, could help resolve cyclic food insecurity, writes DW's George Okach.

Opinion: Germany makes long overdue economic pivot in Asia

Thomas Kohlmann

The German government wants to become more independent of China, but quick successes are unlikely.

Opinion: I will be watching the World Cup

Pascal Jochem

As the World Cup begins, soccer fans are torn. Enjoy or boycott? DW's Pascal Jochem knows what he'll be doing.

Opinion: MH17 ruling gives glimpse of Putin's possible fate

Roman Goncharenko

The conviction of three men on murder charges in the 2014 MH17 downing could serve as a model for a Ukraine tribunal.

Opinion: Infantino's FIFA — few ethics, lots of money

Stefan Nestler

Gianni Infantino running unopposed for FIFA's presidency is an indictment, but also shows the state of world football.

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Claims of increased wolf attacks in Slovakia divide opinion

A law protecting wolves in Slovakia was passed in 2021. But now there are calls for a review.

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Opinion: It's dangerous to underestimate Trump

Michaela Küfner

Donald Trump has proven that he won't let anything or anyone stop him from going for a second presidency.

Opinion: 50 Cent must cast a Nigerian in Hushpuppi series

Tobore Ovuorie

American rapper and film producer 50 Cent has revealed he will produce a movie series on jailed Nigerian fraudster, Ramo

Opinion: Biden-Xi G20 meeting a big stride forward

Ashutosh Pandey

Given today's geopolitical tensions and climate risks, the world's top superpowers can’t afford to remain disengaged.

Italy-EU migration spat a case of deja vu

Bernd Riegert

Italy has been turning away people rescued at sea. The EU is helpless as ever, still without a common migration policy.

Opinion: Sharpening the sword of sanctions

Oliver Rolofs

Sanctions have become the foreign policy tool of preference for the US and Europe in recent years.

Opinion: US vote a wake-up call for trans-Atlantic ties

Thorsten Benner

When it comes to US democratic dysfunction Europeans should follow the motto: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

Russia's retreat from Kherson is no reason to celebrate

Roman Goncharenko

Despite recent Ukrainian military victories, Russia's defeat is still a long way off, says DW's Roman Goncharenko.

Opinion: Qatar is playing a double game on LGBTQ issues

Joscha Weber

The comment by Qatar's World Cup ambassador about homosexuality shows Qatar is just paying lip service to tolerance.

Opinion: US democracy survives the midterm election

Ines Pohl

No disaster for Democrats and Trump's influence not so great after all. That's a good news, says Ines Pohl.

Opinion: Midterm vote is decisive moment for US democracy

Michaela Küfner

Donald Trump is back and all over the US midterm ballot — and there's nothing even his own party can do about it.

Opinion: Banners show sportswashing is stalling

Matt Pearson

Fans across Germany protested against the Qatar World Cup this weekend. The sportswashing strategy isn't quite working.

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Opinion: Climate talks are slow — but they still matter

Louise Osborne

The UN summit has its problems and progress is taking too long. But everything counts, argues DW's Louise Osborne.

Opinion: Iran's regime cannot be fixed

Yalda Zarbakhch

As Iranian women are beaten or killed, DW's Yalda Zarbakhch asks why the West still seeks compromise with Iran.

Opinion: How to be a politically correct pop star

Kate Ferguson

As the US midterms approach, pop stars have been in a unique position to focus attention on nonpartisan causes.

Opinion: Bundesliga got it right after all

Mathias Brück

Four German clubs made the knockouts — testament to a league that stands by its values, says DW's Mathias Brück.

Opinion: Olaf Scholz in China — A day trip to a minefield

Matthias von Hein

When dealing with China, naivety is as ill-advised as hysteria, according to DW's Matthias von Hein.

Opinion: Mourning Mevlude Genc — a universal mother figure

Sertan Sanderson

A survivor of a neo-Nazi hate crime, Mevlude Genc has inspired a generation — including DW author Sertan Sanderson.

Opinion: After Lula victory, Brazil needs reconciliation

Francis Franca

Brazilians need to regain the ability to disagree without violence and reach common ground, says DW's Francis Franca.

Opinion: Where is 'my' Brazil?

Astrid Prange de Oliveira

Brazil's rifts can be overcome, writes Astrid Prange de Oliveira, for whom the country is a second home.

Opinion: Elon Musk and Kanye West unfit to rule social media

Kate Ferguson

Being a billionaire should not qualify you to own a social media platform, says DW's Kate Ferguson.

Opinion: A bit more enthusiasm for France, Mr Scholz!

Bernd Riegert

It's not a crisis: Franco-German ties will continue going strong, says DW's Bernd Riegert.

Opinion: Throwing potatoes on a painting has left a mark

Alistair Walsh

Controversial protests have reignited conversation on climate change. That's a good thing, writes DW's Alistair Walsh.

Opinion: Only massive pressure will stop Tehran

Behnam Bavandpour

Strong action from the international community is the sole way to end the Iranian regime’s crackdown on protests.

Opinion: Rishi Sunak as PM, let's hope for bland times ahead

Zulfikar Abbany

The Conservatives made Rishi Sunak the new Prime Minister? They'll reverse Brexit next, writes DW's Zulfikar Abbany.

Draw gives Germany reason to dream at 2023 Cup

Jonathan Harding

Germany were always going to be considered favorites, but their draw at the 2023 World Cup boosts their chances.