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Chemnitz readies to celebrate year as European Capital of Culture 2025

Chemnitz officially begins its year as European Capital of Culture 2025 this weekend with a grand opening celebration, while later this year, Gorizia and Nova Gorica will also make history as Europe’s first ‘borderless’ Capitals of Culture.

17/01/2025

Europe News

AfD's Tino Chrupalla to attend Trump's inauguration on Monday

AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla will attend Trump's inauguration, while Alice Weidel stays in Germany for the election campaign. Beatrix von Storch will also attend.

16/01/2025

Economy

German inflation shows continued rise, still ahead of ECB's target

The increase was mainly led by rising services and food prices, leaving the inflation rate to remain above the European Central Bank's target of 2%.

16/01/2025

Economy

Germany's economy shrinks for a second year in a row as election looms

Europe's biggest economy shrank for a second year in a row in 2024, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistics Office.

15/01/2025

Europe News

German police investigate AfD for sending out 'deportation tickets'

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been embroiled in controversy after distributing campaign flyers that resemble "deportation tickets" in the city of Karlsruhe.

14/01/2025

Business

Mercedes and Porsche 'downgraded' as German car makers struggle

As European car makers face mounting challenges in 2025, Goldman Sachs has downgraded both Mercedes-Benz AG and Porsche SE, citing rising costs, tariffs, and margin pressures.

14/01/2025

Europe News

Pre-emptive culling continues in Germany after FMD outbreak

More animals are continuing to be killed as a precautionary measure in Germany a few days after the first outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease in more than 35 years.

14/01/2025

Germany

Scholz rejects Trump's 5% demand for defense spending

Other German politicians have equally rebuked US President-elect Donald Trump over his demand that NATO's European members should more than double their defence spending.

13/01/2025

EuroVerify

Fake news about Magdeburg attack spreads ahead of German elections

Some politicians and social media users have been accused of using the incident for political gain.

13/01/2025

Europe News

First foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany for 35 years

As a precaution animal transportation has been banned in Brandenburg state after the disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside Berlin.

11/01/2025

Europe News

AfD confirms Weidel as chancellor pick while SPD sticks with Scholz

The AfD has confirmed its first-ever chancellor candidate as polls show the part is currently in second place. Co-leader Tino Chrupalla says the goal in the February vote is to surpass the 20% mark.

11/01/2025

Germany

Germany tugs drifting oil tanker to safer waters

The oil tanker Eventin is believed to be part of Moscow’s efforts to evade sanctions - Greenpeace says it belongs to Russia's 'shadow fleet.'

11/01/2025

Art

Row erupts over new German court for Nazi-looted art

The German government has approved a new system to make it easier to return Nazi-looted art to their rightful owners.

10/01/2025

Europe News

The Musk effect: Could the X owner actually impact Germany’s election?

The tech billionaire’s comments online have caused Germany’s government to claim he was ‘interfering’ in the country’s upcoming elections – but it's unclear yet if his efforts would have a substantial impact on the vote’s outcome.

10/01/2025

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Germany's Liberal Democrat leader mobbed with cake

During a campaign speech on Thursday 9 January, Liberal Democrat leader and former German finance minister Christian Lindner was the target of a politically motivated prank attack.

10/01/2025

Europe News

AfD leader pushes back on Nazi claims in chat with Elon Musk on X

The tech billionaire hosted an online discussion with the far-right party's leader Alice Weidel, an event the European Commission warned could have legal repercussions.

09/01/2025

Europe News

Ramstein: Germany pledges tanks, missiles, and air defence for Ukraine

The German Defence Minister has pledged additional military aid to Ukraine at today's meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Ramstein.

09/01/2025

Europe News

Thousands evacuated in Dresden after discovery of World War II bomb

The city of Dresden was the site of some of the most devastating bombing campaigns of the Second World War.

09/01/2025

Europe News

Should EU member states freeze Syrian asylum applications?

Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin to hear a story of how moving to Europe changed his family's life.

09/01/2025

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Berlin Zoo's new play area for baby pandas

Berlin Zoo's five-month-old twin pandas, Leni and Lotti, have been exploring their new playroom.

08/01/2025

Economy

Factory activity levels slump in Germany - winter recession pending?

A winter recession could be on the cards for Germany as factory activity levels slumped in November, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office.

08/01/2025

Europe News

German politicians rebuke Trump over NATO defence spending demand

US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO member states should increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP and criticised Europe's contributions.

08/01/2025

Business

VW management to take €300 million pay cut following union pressure

The news comes after Volkswagen reached a historic deal with unions in December.

08/01/2025

Green News

How did Germany reach a record green power mix in 2024?

Reducing coal usage and making permits easier has helped renewables become “the backbone of the system” in Germany.

06/01/2025

Europe News

Sixth person dies after Magdeburg Christmas market attack

The death toll from a car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg has risen to six after a woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital.

06/01/2025

Markets

Markets react to Germany's surprise inflation climb to 11-month high

Germany's inflationary pressures resurged strongly in December, exceeding forecasts and reaching an 11-month high, with latest data signalling a persistent challenge for policymakers at the European Central Bank.

06/01/2025