Germany

Germany

Scholz criticises EU car tariffs ahead of European Council meeting

Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the German government's position on foreign and economic policies in the Bundestag ahead of his meeting with the European Council in Brussels later this week.

16/10/2024

Business

Tesla gets go-ahead for controversial factory expansion in Germany

The US electric car maker has plans to build the biggest car plant in the country, manufacturing one million cars annually.

16/10/2024

Culture news

Martina Hefter wins German Book Prize, kicking off Frankfurt Book Fair

This year's edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's oldest and biggest book fair, begins with the announcement of 2024's German Book Prize winner.

16/10/2024

Germany

US fines Lufthansa €3.6m over treatment of Jewish passengers

The group of 128 passengers were denied boarding on a flight in Frankfurt in 2022 after flying to Germany from New York.

16/10/2024

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment improves, DAX index hits record highs

October's rise was driven by interest rate cut expectations and export optimism, despite a worsening current outlook. The DAX hit record highs, boosted by falling oil prices and a weakening euro, outperforming other European indices.

15/10/2024

Europe News

Russia could attack NATO by 2030, German intelligence chief warns

A group of German intelligence officials warned the Bundestag against Russia's "aggressive actions," with the conflict having the potential to spill out into NATO countries.

15/10/2024

Europe News

Scholz underlines need for cooperation between West Balkan states

The six West Balkan states attended a summit in Berlin to sign agreements to bring them closer to EU membership. The German Chancellor said they needed to cooperate.

14/10/2024

Europe News

Ex-East German agent convicted of murder 50 years later

The trial, which lasted for over six months, largely relied on historical documents from the Stasi records archive and testimonies from three pensioners.

14/10/2024

Europe News

Berlin summit seeks closer EU ties for Western Balkan states

First initiated by Germany, the Berlin Process aims to bring six Western Balkan states closer to the EU.

14/10/2024

Europe News

No migrants from Germany in Albanian centres, PM Rama insists

Under a five-year agreement between Tirana and Rome, Albania will process migrants intercepted at sea by Italian authorities in reception centres.

14/10/2024

Culture news

Dresden Symphony Orchestra presents mechanical performance

The artistic minds of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra decided to look into the future to commemorate a quarter-century of orchestral music in the German city.

14/10/2024

Germany

Biden reschedules Germany visit for 18 October

The US President cancelled a visit last week because of Hurricane Milton striking the US.

13/10/2024

Europe News

Zelenskyy meets Scholz in Berlin despite NATO meeting cancellation

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concluded his short European tour ahead of the US elections in Berlin on Friday by meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But was the trip a success?

11/10/2024

Europe News

Land border controls could impact German economy, business groups say

German industries are concerned about border checks causing delays and higher costs, calling for policies like green lanes to ease the impact on trade and workers.

11/10/2024

Culture news

Naked nuns and mutilation at German opera leave audience members ill

18 audience members at Stuttgart's state opera fell ill after performances of Florentina Holzinger's 'Sancta', which features live piercing and unsimulated sex.

11/10/2024

Europe News

Germany to supply more weapons to Israel, says chancellor

Germany will continue sending weapons to Israel, the German chancellor said during a parliamentary debate.

10/10/2024

Art

16 enchanting installations take centre stage at Essen Light Festival

The Essen Light Festival is currently underway, attracting over half a million visitors with 16 enchanting installations showcased throughout the German city.

10/10/2024

Business

Europe must unite to avoid financial crisis, IMF's Georgieva says

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks to Euronews after meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as she begins her second term.

09/10/2024

Economy

Germany's economic struggles deepen: A back-to-back recession looms

Germany's economic downturn deepens with a projected contraction in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline. Manufacturing struggles and global competition, especially from China, highlight structural issues. Growth is expected to return in 2025.

09/10/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

Inside IBM’s first European quantum data centre

IBM has opened its first European quantum data centre in Ehningen, in the south of Germany. What is it? And how will it impact the lives of European citizens? Euronews Tech Talks travelled to Germany to discover it.

09/10/2024

Europe News

German politicians call for Thunberg to be banned from Gaza protests

The 21-year-old climate activist was invited to a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Dortmund after attending a similar protest in Berlin on Monday.

09/10/2024

Travel News

From buses to trains: Flix expands its operations in Germany 

FlixTrains’ decision to move further into the rail industry means Germany will soon have a more accessible train network.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted of separate sexual offence charges

Defence lawyers claimed their client would not have been charged but for the McCann investigation.

08/10/2024

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian protest erupts in Frankfurt despite city ban

Germany is treading a line between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining its support for Israel.

08/10/2024

Business

Thyssenkrupp is reviewing plans for manufacturing 'green steel'

Thyssenkrupp is revisiting its ambitious plan to produce green steel at its Duisburg site due to escalating costs. The German government has spent billions of Euros subsidising the project.

07/10/2024

Europe News

Olaf Scholz kicks off German Unity Day in a former eastern stronghold

As Germany celebrates 34 years of national unification, the chancellor's choice of location for the national anniversary leaves many wondering how politically harmonious the nation is in the face of a looming 2025 federal election.

03/10/2024