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Row between Elon Musk and Germany's ZDF sparks major controversy

German broadcaster ZDF has reacted to a cease-and-desist suit from Elon Musk, deleting a line from a programme intro over his links to UK right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Albania's PM Rama: Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment?

In Berlin, once the symbol of a divided Germany and Europe, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech on Europe's future. Rama called on Europe to seize a “Helmut Kohl moment”. Euronews reports on the speech, delivered at the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations.

17/06/2026

Business

BMW warns of ‘significant’ profit decline as shares fall 7%

The German luxury carmaker lowered its profit outlook for 2026 as sales slump in China and the conflict in the Middle East weighs on energy prices and consumer confidence.

17/06/2026

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Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap

Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Germany and Poland to boost military cooperation in new defence deal

Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies.

17/06/2026

Travel News

Revealed: The world's most beautiful airports in 2026

Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026.

15/06/2026

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Berlin musician turns Germany football opener into musical spectacle

Germany's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup became an unusual cultural event on 14 June in Berlin, where composer Stephan Graf von Bothmer performed a live musical score as the national team faced Curaçao.

15/06/2026

Europe News

ILA Berlin: Fighter jets fly but drones dominate the debate

While flight displays and military hardware continue to draw the crowds, drones, autonomous systems and a new generation of defence companies are increasingly shaping the conversation at ILA Berlin.

11/06/2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Turning point: Why Germany’s military capabilities are underestimated

Many people believe that Germans are not prepared for defence. In a guest article for Euronews, military sociologist Dr Timo Graf uses recent survey data to show why this view underestimates German society’s capacity for defence.

10/06/2026

Europe News

Defying Russia: Poland and Germany want mega wind farms in Baltic Sea

Despite hybrid attacks from Russia, Poland is betting on offshore wind power from the Baltic Sea. At a forum in Berlin, one message was clear: the region could become Europe’s next major energy hub. Will Europe seize this opportunity?

10/06/2026

Earth News

UN climate talks kicks off in Bonn - but visa delays shut out NGOs

Climate activists and members of the press are facing unprecedented barriers to one of the most important environmental conferences of the year.

10/06/2026

Economy

German industrial output rises for the first time this year

An uptick of 0.4% in Germany's April factory output and a rise in exports offer little cause for celebration as new orders collapse, energy prices soar and Europe's largest economy continues to struggle to find solid footing.

09/06/2026

Europe News

Almost like minefields: Europe's peatlands gain military importance

Peatlands are more than carbon sinks and havens for rare species. Amid rising security tensions, they are seen across Europe as natural barriers to attackers.

09/06/2026

Europe News

EPP chief warns of EU-China trade war

Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy.

07/06/2026

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Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi

Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.

05/06/2026

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German prosecutors demand life term for man on trial for car attack

The rampage stunned Germany and provoked a heated nationwide debate about security around Christmas markets, a beloved seasonal German tradition.

04/06/2026

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Lufthansa Boeing plane crashed onto its nose at German airport

Cabin crew and ground staff were on board and several were injured and were receiving medical treatment, the airline said.

04/06/2026

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Germany sees record number of naturalisations in 2025

From 2027, local authorities expect a wave of citizenship applications from Ukrainian nationals living in Germany.

04/06/2026

Europe News

Opinion: Germany in intensive care – a danger for all of Europe

After Germany's resounding defeat in the race for a seat on the UN Security Council, one thing has become clear: the country is in intensive care. An opinion piece by Euronews' Editorial Director, Claus Strunz.

04/06/2026

Europe News

Germany seizes tonnes of cocaine in €500m bust at North Sea port

Instead of cacao beans, officials found more than 400 packets wrapped in black foil, each containing about 20 blocks of compressed cocaine.

03/06/2026

Europe News

What Germany expects from Hungary as Magyar visits Merz

Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches.

02/06/2026

Earth News

EU electricity prices ranked – and it’s bad news for Germany

Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels.

01/06/2026

Europe News

Catching the unknown: The drone designed to hunt other drones

After repeated drone sightings at airports and critical infrastructure sites, a German company believes it has found a way to identify who is behind them.

01/06/2026

Made in Europe

The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock

When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity.

29/05/2026

Europe News

Germany and Netherlands to set up NATO command centre in Baltics

The joint German-Dutch command centre known as 1GNC will "assume a command role on NATO's eastern flank, specifically in the region Estonia and Latvia" in coming months.

28/05/2026

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German far-left militant jailed for 13 years for robberies

Klette was part of a trio, along with fellow gang members Burkhard Garweg and Ernst-Volker Staub, active as part of the RAF's "third generation" in the 1980s and 1990s.

27/05/2026