In an interview with DW, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that "China could play a role" and "could put some more pressure on Russia to end" Russia's war in Ukraine. Merz made the comment after speaking with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. He plans to visit China next year. | DW News

Five years ago, people told us what it felt like to grow up in Germany — German, yet never fully accepted. Now, comments by Germany's chancellor have reignited a debate about who is perceived to belong. So we invited them back to ask whether anything had changed. For most, the answer was simple — and painful: things have got worse. | DW News