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More than 160 dead in Germany-Belgium floods as water recedes

The number known to have died has risen in Germany and Belgium after heavy rain caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away homes and cars.

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Employers can ban headscarves and religious symbols, EU court says

The ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) states that the ban "may be justified by the employer's need to present itself in a neutral manner to customers or to prevent social conflicts."

World News

Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe

Authorities have issued flood warnings with strong rain still forecast.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Green News

EU found to be world's second biggest importer of hunting trophies

EU hunters importing almost 3,000 hunting trophies a year after shooting trips abroad.

United Kingdom

Merkel aims for UK-Germany relations reset during last visit

Angela Merkel met Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and Boris Johnson at Chequers during her last official UK visit as German Chancellor.

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.

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.

United Kingdom

Euro 2020: England beat Germany to book place in quarter-finals

England have beaten Germany 2-0 at Wembley to progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.

World News

Germany urges UK and UEFA to cut Euro 2020 crowds over Delta variant

The German government brands as 'irresponsible' plans to allow thousands of fans into Wembley for tournament matches given soaring Delta coronavirus infections.

Germany

Germany stabbing: Man arrested after two hospitalised in Erfurt attack

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

Travel News

Travel restriction changes due to Delta variant

Portugal, Spain and Germany are the latest European countries to tighten travel restrictions amid concerns over the fast-spreading Delta variant.