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The rise of the European right
This week on Insiders we investigate why hard-line right-wing parties are making gains in Europe.This week on Insiders we investigate why hard-line right-wing parties are making gains in Europe.
The fear factor? Populist alternative rises in German politics
State elections have propelled Alternative für Deutschland, or A-f-D, into Berlin’s legislature for the first time.State elections have propelled Alternative für Deutschland, or A-f-D, into Berlin’s legislature for the first time.
AfD's Frauke Petry on Merkel and the migrant crisis
In this bonus interview, Frauke Petry, the head of Alternative für Deutschland, talks to Euronews about Angela Merkel, the migrant crisis and populism.In this bonus interview, Frauke Petry, the head of Alternative für Deutschland, talks to Euronews about Angela Merkel, the migrant crisis and populism.
Interview with Jean-Yves Camus
Insiders speaks with political expert Jean-Yves Camus on the shift in Europe towards the right.Insiders speaks with political expert Jean-Yves Camus on the shift in Europe towards the right.
On a high - The rise of Germany's populist AfD party
A new poll suggests Germany’s anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party – or AfD – is winning more support than ever before.A new poll suggests Germany’s anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party – or AfD – is winning more support than ever before.
German economic growth to slow says finance ministry
Germany's economic growth will slow in the second half of this year the finance ministry has said due to weaker foreign demand for goods.Germany's economic growth will slow in the second half of this year the finance ministry has said due to weaker foreign demand for goods.
Germany: teenage refugee arrested over possible ISIL ties
Police in Germany say they have arrested a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in Cologne on suspicion of having links to ISIL.Police in Germany say they have arrested a 16-year-old Syrian refugee in Cologne on suspicion of having links to ISIL.
Oktoberfest in Munich
Oktoberfest actually begins in September (September 17 to October 3 this year).Oktoberfest actually begins in September (September 17 to October 3 this year).
Lufthansa reaches route sharing deal with Air China
Lufthansa has signed a route sharing deal with China's flagship carrier Air China to boost the German airline's access to the world's fastest growing aviation market.Lufthansa has signed a route sharing deal with China's flagship carrier Air China to boost the German airline's access to the world's fastest growing aviation market.
Germany: the oldest hot air balloon race
Balloonists from 12 countries launched late on Sunday from Gladbeck, Germany for the start of the 60th Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett, aviation’s oldest and most prestigious hot air balloon…Balloonists from 12 countries launched late on Sunday from Gladbeck, Germany for the start of the 60th Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett, aviation’s oldest and most prestigious hot air balloon…
Crucial German vote looms on huge CETA trade deal
Opponents of the parallel CETA and TTIP agreements organised mass protests in seven cities across Germany on Saturday.Opponents of the parallel CETA and TTIP agreements organised mass protests in seven cities across Germany on Saturday.
Fatih Akin adapts best-seller 'Tschick'
Fatih Akin’s latest movie ‘Tschick’ is a coming-of-age story about two boys who steal a car and embark on a life-changing road trip through Germany.Fatih Akin’s latest movie ‘Tschick’ is a coming-of-age story about two boys who steal a car and embark on a life-changing road trip through Germany.
Faced with a $14 billion fine, Deutsche Bank says we're not paying that!
Deutsche Bank has said it will fight a $14 billion demand from the US Department of Justice to settle claims it mis-sold sub-prime mortgage-backed securities.Deutsche Bank has said it will fight a $14 billion demand from the US Department of Justice to settle claims it mis-sold sub-prime mortgage-backed securities.
Ukraine: accusations of ceasefire violations hours after truce
Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier and France’s Jean Marc Ayrault visited eastern Ukraine on Thursday, hours after Russian-backed separatists and Kiev agreed to a new unilateral…Germany’s Frank-Walter Steinmeier and France’s Jean Marc Ayrault visited eastern Ukraine on Thursday, hours after Russian-backed separatists and Kiev agreed to a new unilateral…
Merkel tells German companies to speed up hiring of refugees
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met bosses of leading companies.Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met bosses of leading companies.
Bayer to buy Monsanto in latest agrochemicals consolidation
A huge merger has been announced in the agriculture world as German drugs and crop chemicals company Bayer has won over US seeds firm Monsanto.A huge merger has been announced in the agriculture world as German drugs and crop chemicals company Bayer has won over US seeds firm Monsanto.
'ISIL trio' from Syria arrested in Germany
The German government said three young Syrian men arrested in the north of Germany were members of so-called Islamic State (ISIL).The German government said three young Syrian men arrested in the north of Germany were members of so-called Islamic State (ISIL).
Three Syrians with suspected ISIL links arrested after German police raids
Three Syrian nationals suspected of being on an ISIL mission are arrested by German policeThree Syrian nationals suspected of being on an ISIL mission are arrested by German police
Former Nazi medic goes on trial in Germany
Hubert Zafke, a former SS medic accused of assisting in the killing of thousands in the Auschwitz death camp has gone on trial in Germany at the fourth attempt.Hubert Zafke, a former SS medic accused of assisting in the killing of thousands in the Auschwitz death camp has gone on trial in Germany at the fourth attempt.
Two crew killed in river cruise boat collision in southern Germany
Two crew members have died when a river cruise boat hit a bridge in southern Germany.Two crew members have died when a river cruise boat hit a bridge in southern Germany.
The figures behind the rise of far-right party Alternative for Germany
The burgeoning Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored one of its biggest triumphs at the ballot box in early September, notching up more than a fifth of votes and pushing Angela Merkel’s conservatives iThe burgeoning Alternative for Germany (AfD) scored one of its biggest triumphs at the ballot box in early September, notching up more than a fifth of votes and pushing Angela Merkel’s conservatives i
Home robots all the rage at IFA in Berlin
Home robots held centre stages at Europe's biggest tech trade show, IFA, in Berlin. The message: put your feet up and let the robot do the work.Home robots held centre stages at Europe's biggest tech trade show, IFA, in Berlin. The message: put your feet up and let the robot do the work.
The Brief from Brussels: Merkel's loss is the far-right's gain
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round up of the top stories from across Europe.
Germany's AfD - a flash in the pan or here to stay?
For insight into the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany, euronews spoke to Jean-Michel De Waele, Professor of Political Science at the Free University of…For insight into the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany, euronews spoke to Jean-Michel De Waele, Professor of Political Science at the Free University of…
Merkel resists pressure to change refugee policy
The German chancellor admits she is unhappy about the results of Sunday's regional election. But which way now for the CDU?The German chancellor admits she is unhappy about the results of Sunday's regional election. But which way now for the CDU?
Germany begin World Cup title defence with a stroll in Norway
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Merkel's CDU beaten into 3rd place by anti-immigrant AFD
The CDU finishes behind the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AFD) party in Mecklenburg-West PomeraniaThe CDU finishes behind the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) and the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AFD) party in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania
E-bikes sales motor at the Eurobike Fair
Cycling keeps you fit, young at heart and is growing in popularity as witnessed at the Eurobike Fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany.Cycling keeps you fit, young at heart and is growing in popularity as witnessed at the Eurobike Fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Germany knock three past Norway in World Cup qualifiers
Defending Champions Germany got their world cup 2018 qualifiers off to a flying start in Oslo Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller scored in each half while Joshua Kimmich struck on the edge of half tiDefending Champions Germany got their world cup 2018 qualifiers off to a flying start in Oslo Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller scored in each half while Joshua Kimmich struck on the edge of half ti
Merkel's CDU beaten into third place by anti-migrant AFD
Angela Merkel's CDU has lost out to the anti-migrant, anti-Islam AFD in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in north eastern Germany.Angela Merkel's CDU has lost out to the anti-migrant, anti-Islam AFD in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in north eastern Germany.