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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001067621-08-000023.txt : 20080707
<SEC-HEADER>0001067621-08-000023.hdr.sgml : 20080704
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20080707133941
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001067621-08-000023
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SC 13D/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080707
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080707
GROUP MEMBERS:		ANDREW DAKOS
GROUP MEMBERS:		BULLDOG INVESTORS
GROUP MEMBERS:		PHILLIP GOLDSTEIN

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NEW GERMANY FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000858706
		IRS NUMBER:				133555471
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13D/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	005-49307
		FILM NUMBER:		08940510

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		345 PARK AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10154-0004
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-454-6778

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		345 PARK AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10154-0004

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LENOX FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19900115

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GOLDSTEIN PHILLIP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001067621

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SC 13D/A

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9147475262

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		60 HERITAGE DRIVE
		CITY:			PLEASANTVILLE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10570
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<TYPE>SC 13D/A
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>thirda.txt
<TEXT>
DATE OF EVENT WHICH REQUIRES FILING OF THIS STATEMENT
7/07/08

1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
Bulldog Investors, Phillip Goldstein and Andrew Dakos


2. CHECK THE BOX IF MEMBER OF A GROUP                  a[ ]

                                                       b[ ]

3. SEC USE ONLY

4. SOURCE OF FUNDS
WC


5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) AND 2(e)                        []

6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
________________________________________________________________

7. SOLE VOTING POWER

1,040,294

8. SHARED VOTING POWER

0

9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER

1,040,294
_________________________________________________________

10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
0

11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON

1,040,294

12. CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES   []

13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY ROW 11

5.24%

14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON

IA
________________________________________________________________




Item 5 is amended as follows:
ITEM 5. INTEREST IN SECURITIES OF THE ISSUER
As per the DEF 14A filed on May 20, 2008, there were
19,843,758 shares outstanding on May 16, 2008.
..
The percentages set forth in item 5 was derived
using such number.

Bulldog Investors, Phillip Goldstein and Andrew Dakos
beneficially own an aggregate of 1,040,294 shares of GF or
5.24% of the outstanding shares.


Power to dispose of and vote securities resides either with Mr.
Goldstein, Mr. Dakos or with clients.


  c)   During the past 60 days the following shares of GF were
traded :

none

  d)   Beneficiaries of managed accounts are
     entitled to receive any dividends or sales proceeds.

  e)   NA



After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, I certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.


Dated: 7/07/08

By: /s/ Phillip Goldstein
Name:   Phillip Goldstein

By: /s/ Andrew Dakos
Name: Andrew Dakos
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