Germany

Germany

Germany approves €400 million aid package for victims of deadly floods

At least 171 people were killed in Germany when small rivers swelled quickly into raging torrents after persistent downpours last week.

21/07/2021

Germany

Suspect in Würzburg knife attack sent to psychiatric hospital

German investigators say the suspect in a knife attack in Würzburg has been sent to a psychiatric hospital and may not be held criminally responsible for his actions.

20/07/2021

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Germany Floods Aftermath

Germany Floods Aftermath

20/07/2021

Climate

European floods highlight 'gigantic task' in averting climate change

With over 180 people dead, what have the catastrophic floods in Germany and elsewhere in Europe showed us about climate change mitigation?

20/07/2021

Climate Now

Is it possible to protect historic sites from the effects of climate change?

In partnership with Copernicus

Historic sites around Europe are at risk from storm surges, floods and rising sea levels - so how should they react? We head to the UNESCO site of Lübeck in Germany to see how a city surrounded by water could protect itself.

19/07/2021

Germany

Merkel pledges aid, climate action after floods leave over 190 dead

German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged quick financial aid and climate action as the death toll from devastating floods in Western Europe rose to at least 190.

18/07/2021

Germany

German president says fighting climate change key to preventing floods

Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the situation on the ground in Germany was 'harrowing'.

16/07/2021

Germany

Biden bids Merkel farewell in final official meet between the leaders

The US president said he would miss Angela Merkel at their summits, telling her: "I truly will."

16/07/2021

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Activists call on Merkel, Biden for jab patents' end

An advocacy group has called on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Joe Biden to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents.

14/07/2021

Money

Everything you need to know about the ECB’s new e-euro

The European Central Bank has grand plans to create a digital version of the euro to rival Bitcoin and government-backed cryptocurrencies. Is there any space left for it?

14/07/2021

Germany

As take-up slows, Angela Merkel dismisses making vaccine compulsory

Germany's chancellor said that the country would not make vaccination mandatory for certain professions, as France is doing for healthcare workers.

13/07/2021

My Europe Series

How racist abuse halted Syrian refugee’s run for seat in Bundestag

Tareq Alaows was hoping to become the first Syrian refugee elected to Germany’s parliament, but he ended his campaign amid a torrent of racist abuse and threats.

08/07/2021

Germany

Exiled Turkish journalist attacked outside home in Germany

An outspoken critic of Turkish President Erdogan was assaulted by several people outside his home in Berlin, German police have said.

08/07/2021

Germany

German authorities raid homes of two suspects linked to Vienna attack

German police have raided the home of two men who are relatives of the perpetrator of the November 2020 attack in Vienna.

07/07/2021

Germany

Five people sentenced in Germany over child sex abuse scandal

A German court has sentenced five people involved in a child sex abuse ring to between 10 and 14 years in prison.

06/07/2021

Germany

Hundreds arrested in Germany after encrypted chat data bust

German security officials have arrested more than 750 people and seized large amounts of drugs after gaining access to encrypted mobile phone data.

06/07/2021

Germany

German political scientist arrested on suspicion of spying for China

A German man who ran a think tank has been arrested on suspicion of being an informant for Chinese intelligence for several years.

06/07/2021

Germany

Germany's Armin Laschet says EU should insist on rule of law

Armin Laschet will seek to succeed Angela Merkel as Chancellor of Germany in September.

02/07/2021

My Europe Series

German Catholics demand radical changes for a more inclusive church

On the back of resounding paedophilia scandals, the German Catholic church is going through a revolution that is unprecedented in Europe. This revolution started in Cologne in Germany. People concerned there give their insight into how things are unfolding.

02/07/2021

My Europe Series

Smear campaign or freak peak? How the German greens lost momentum

The Greens raced to a shock lead in the polls following their nomination of Annalena Baerbock for chancellor - but amid accusations of plagiarism, CV embellishment, and a coordinated advertising attack campaign, their lead has vanished.

01/07/2021

Germany

Last German, Italian troops leave Afghanistan after nearly 20 years

Germany's last troops left Afghanistan on Tuesday after almost 20 years deployed in the country.

29/06/2021

Germany

Huge thunderstorms prompt accidents in Germany, France & Switzerland

Hundreds of firefighters were deployed in southern and western Germany as well as in northern France on Monday evening.

29/06/2021

Germany

Germany stabbing: Man arrested after two hospitalised in Erfurt attack

Police launched a manhunt after the stabbing but have since arrested a suspect.

28/06/2021

Germany

German city holds memorial to victims of knife attack that left 3 dead

The German city of Würzburg held a memorial service for the victims of a brutal knife attack that left three women dead.

27/06/2021

Germany

Authorities ponder motive for German knife attack that left three dead

Authorities are searching for the suspect's motive after a 24-year-old killed three women in a knife attack in southern Germany.

26/06/2021

Germany

German police: Three people killed in knife attack in Würzburg

Police said the attacker was arrested after an officer used a firearm against him

25/06/2021