Elizabeth Schumacher

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News Editor and Features Writer at Deutsche Welle (DW)

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US Defense Secretary fires top military envoy to NATO – DW – 04/08/2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/08/2025April 8, 2025Secretary Hegeseth said that there were doubts about Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield's "ability to lead." She is one of several top-ranking female military officials to get the axe in recent weeks. https://p.dw.com/p/4sq29United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Tuesday that he had fired the country's top military representative to NATO.
Germany orders halt on UN refugee resettlement program – DW – 04/08/2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

Germany has ordered a temporary halt to a UN refugee resettlement program it has been participating in for years, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) confirmed on Tuesday. The program is designed for refugees in particular need of protection, such as children, victims of torture, or people in dire need of medical treatment, who cannot stay in their first country of arrival.
Ukraine updates: Kyiv wants to 'align' with US over minerals – DW – 04/07/2025

2 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/07/2025April 7, 2025Ukraine is sending a major delegation to Washington this week in an effort to get a mineral deal back on track. DW has the latest. https://p.dw.com/p/4sn5oWhat you need to knowUkraine will use a US summit this week to find common ground with Washington over a much-anticipated minerals deal, officials said. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that Moscow is willing to go back to the negotiating table, but that several key questions remain unanswered.
Germany's asparagus season shrinking – DW – 04/03/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/03/2025April 3, 2025Fewer seasonal workers, smaller fields — is this once ubitiquitous vegetable releasing its hold on German spring? https://p.dw.com/p/4scVoAsparagus season might not merit much notice in other countries, but in Germany the spring harvest has become something of a sensation. Restaurants have special seasonal "asparagus menus" and it quickly sells out on grocery store shelves. Some German cities even have asparagus festivals, complete with crowning an Asparagus Queen.
Myanmar: Military declares truce to facilitate quake relief – DW – 04/02/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher |Dmytro Hubenko

04/02/2025April 2, 2025Following unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups after the earthquake, Myanmar's military rulers also declared a temporary truce. The death toll from the quake now exceeds 3,000. https://p.dw.com/p/4sZpoMyanmar's ruling military on Wednesday declared a temporary ceasefire in the country's civil war to facilitate relief efforts following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
Greece announces 'drastic' defense overhaul – DW – 04/02/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/02/2025April 2, 2025Although the country already spends 3% of its GDP on the military, it plans to spend a further €25 billion to modernize. The move comes as Greece emerges from more than a decade of austerity. https://p.dw.com/p/4saVjGreek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that the government will spend some €25 billion euros ($27 billion) on its military through 2036.
Myanmar: Earthquake death toll rises as junta refuses truce – DW – 04/02/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/02/2025April 2, 2025The number of fatalities following a major earthquake is expected to surpass 3,000. At the same time, rescue workers were able to save a man from the rubble five days after the quake. https://p.dw.com/p/4sZpoThe death toll following a massive earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to 2,886 people, with a further 4,639 injured and 373 missing, the Chinese state-run Xinhua outlet reported Wednesday, citing Myanmar's government.
Liberal wins Wisconsin court race in blow to Trump, Musk – DW – 04/02/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/02/2025April 2, 2025Susan Crawford won despite Elon Musk spending tens of millions campaigning for her Republican rival. The Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to rule on issues of national interest like abortion and vote districting. https://p.dw.com/p/4sZiCDemocratic Party-backed Judge Susan Crawford won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race on Tuesday, narrowly preserving the liberal majority in the first battleground state election of US President Donald Trump's second term.
France far-right chief says Le Pen verdict blocks party – DW – 04/01/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Elizabeth Schumacher

04/01/2025April 1, 2025National Rally president Jordan Bardella has said the embezzlement conviction against Marine Le Pen is part of an effort to attack their party. Le Pen was seen as a strong contender in the 2027 presidential election. https://p.dw.com/p/4sXR4The leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) claimed on Tuesday that the embezzlement conviction against presidential candidate Marine Le Pen and other RN officials was politically motivated.
France: Le Pen defiant after being barred from office – DW – 03/31/2025

3 weeks ago | dw.com | Timothy Jones |Elizabeth Schumacher |Shakeel Sobhan

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was banned from running for public office with immediate effect on Monday after a court found her guilty of misappropriating European Union funds. The court ruled that Le Pen and her National Rally party (RN) misused €3 million ($3.25 million) in European Parliament funds meant for parliamentary assistants. What did Le Pen say about the ruling?