Catherine Lankes

Austrian journo at @DWnews. I like the EU, the US & other foreign jungles. @columbiajourn and @DA_Vienna alumna. Opinions are mine.

[Catherine Lankes @CatherineLankes]

When I first started looking into doing this piece, it was 24 journalists who were killed. Now we stand at 39 confirmed journalists.

[Benjamin Alvarez @BenjAlvarez1]

"These protective jackets and helmets don't protect us, they are just slogans we wear. They don't protect any journalists at all. We are victims here, victims live on air."

[DW Politics @dw_politics]

Can the far right win power at the national level in Germany?

Following the Alternative for Germany's landmark victory in a local district election, DW political correspondent @catherineLankes has taken a closer look at the party's prospects.

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From today until June 29, the @washingtonpost has dropped its paywall -- which means all our award-winning coverage is free to read. Here are some recent favorites:

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@L4ndvogt Hätte bitte gern ein update.

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2 Jahre Deutschland und immer noch dramatisch. Schlimmstes Wort immer noch: Weißweinschorle. Spritzer heißt das.

[Fabian Pimminger @i_am_fabs]

„Hobts es kropfn?“
„???? English?“
„KROPFN“

💀💀😭

[Catherine Lankes @CatherineLankes]

@JanKrcmarPhoto @i_am_fabs In Berlin sind Krapfen Pfannkuchen :'(

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A majority of young Germans are in favor of conscription, according to a recent poll. More than half of men younger than 29 also confirm they would do military service. However, among the general public, there is no majority in favor of reinstating conscription.

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5 shows, 7 live interviews - another day day @dwnews. Thanks to @CatherineLankes, @Marina_Miron, Derrick Williams, @MKuefner, @david_levitz, @Shannon_O, @hammerstein_leo + all the people behind the scenes @DeutscheWelle who make this magic happen!

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Germany has announced it will deliver Marder tanks to Ukraine — a decisive change from the current policy.

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In his annual New Year’s speech, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised the Western unity in the face of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Scholz called on the public to continue on this path of cohesion.

[Catherine Lankes @CatherineLankes]

Germany’s current contribution to the loss and damage fund called Global Shield is 170 million Euros. What would be needed by the Global South is about 2 TRILLION per year. About as much as putting 1 cent towards 100 euro.

My latest video 🎥

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Countries in the Global South are demanding compensation for climate change they say wealthier nations, like Germany, caused. Germany seems willing to act as a global leader in the climate crisis. But is it owning up to its responsibility regarding loss and damage? 🇩🇪♻️👇

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JUST IN:
Poland will ask #NATO for Article 4 consultations over the projectiles that landed on its territory and killed two people.

The meeting will likely take place already Wednesday morning.

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Master class in How to Deal With Offensive Interviews Partners.

[Ines Pohl @inespohl]

Once he found out that I am a journalist this Kari Lake supporter told me at one of her rallies in Arizona: „You should go back to your homeland and preach to Adolf Hitler there and get the hell out of my country“. Guess where his ancestors immigrated from?

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German foreign minister Baerbock has made it a key priority for her tenure to work on a “female foreign policy.” Is she doing justice to the women of Iran?

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Lawmakers across Europe have expressed their solidarity with protesters in Iran in recent weeks, but political action has not been quite as demonstrative.

In Germany, the foreign minister is facing criticism for not responding quickly enough.

[Fabian Pimminger @i_am_fabs]

In Tirol kann man einen halben Berg-Grat wegsprengen, wenn man wo eine Piste für ein Skigebiet bauen will, aber UM HIMMELSWILLEN DIE WELT GEHT UNTER wenn jemand ein Windrad aufstellen will. 🙃🤡

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@TomGordonMartin bloody bikes :( so sorry to hear!

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@paulzimnisky I truly wish it could be you ... but of course it is time-sensitive as well as always ...

[Catherine Lankes @CatherineLankes]

@paulzimnisky - we spoke a couple of years ago for an interview. I am currently working on a TV report about the industry and would love to suggest you as an expert, but we need to film in person. Is there anyone "like you" that you could recommend in Antwerp? All the best!