Europe News Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's chancellor? The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap election. 21/02/2025
Europe News Man stabbed at Holocaust memorial in Berlin A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, while an 18-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Brandenburg for planning an attack on the Israeli embassy. 21/02/2025
Europe News German election: Voters in Cologne prepare to cast their ballots Germans are about to head to the polls on Sunday after a high-stakes campaign centred on the economy and immigration. Euronews spoke to residents of Cologne about their expectations. 21/02/2025
Germany German expats slam electoral rules after postal delays hinder voting Issues with mail-in voting have stopped members of the German diaspora from casting a ballot in Sunday’s crucial federal election. 21/02/2025
Economy Manufacturing sector in France sees lowest fall since May 2024 Although France’s manufacturing sector suffered in February, the UK’s services sector saw growth this month, with Germany’s manufacturing PMI hitting its highest reading in 24 months as well. 21/02/2025
Culture news What a piece of art is a sandal? Birkenstock in legal German battle Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no. 21/02/2025
Business German Election: The potential economic impact and market reaction The German election could lead to potential reforms of the government debt limit, immigration laws, and green energy transition policy. These likely shifts may provide optimism regarding the country's economic outlook, boosting market sentiment. 21/02/2025
Europe News German politicians clash over war and security in last election debate Top German politicians debated on ZDF ahead of Sunday’s elections, focusing on war threats and European security. 21/02/2025
Europe News Kuleba: German elections are a call for Europe to face Russia's threat With Germany's upcoming elections just days before the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ex-Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urges Europe to confront the looming danger of Putin's ambitions. 20/02/2025
Economy German producer price rises show weaker-than-expected demand Durable good and capital good prices were responsible for the slight rise but the figures indicate the economy continues to struggle with weaker demand and increased international competition. 20/02/2025
Europe News German election Q&A: What's at stake for smaller parties? For three German parties, their existence and participation in the Bundestag is riding on Sunday's elections. Euronews spoke with Die Linke, Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance and Free Democrats. 20/02/2025
Economy US beat China as Germany's biggest single trading partner last year Trade between the US and Germany, Europe's largest economy, rose 0.1% compared with 2023, Germany's Federal Statistical Office said. Trade with China, which was Germany's biggest trading partner every year from 2016 to 2023, dropped 3.1%. 20/02/2025
Europe News German AI chatbot seeks to make it easier for voters to decide With 30% of voters still undecided ahead of Germany's general election, an AI chatbot tries to match them with the political parties that best align with their values. 19/02/2025
EuroVerify Fact check: Scholz did not call for state of emergency over Ukraine Misleading claims targeting the German chancellor have been spreading online days before German voters head to the polls to elect a new government. 19/02/2025
Europe News German The Left party sees surge in support after going viral online The Die Linke or The Left party has gained momentum and jumped up in the polls in the final stretch ahead of Germany's federal elections on Sunday. 18/02/2025
Art Art marked 'degenerate' by Nazis goes on show in Paris The new show in the French capital uncovers the breadth of art censorship that the Nazi regime undertook under the guise of cultural purity. 18/02/2025
Economy Germany's economic sentiment jumps to highest level since last July Germany’s economic sentiment surged in February, with the ZEW Indicator rising 15.7 points to 26.0, the highest since July 2024. Optimism was fuelled by ECB rate cuts, hopes for fiscal stimulus, and a brighter outlook for construction. Investors turned bullish on European stocks. 18/02/2025
Smart Regions Living without radiators: How do we optimise energy? In partnership with the European Commission What is "passivhaus" and how can we optimise energy systems to protect the planet? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a house that has no radiators, a German-based test bed, and explore how to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. 17/02/2025
Europe News Protesters rally in Munich calling on politicians to prioritise peace Thousands demonstrated in Germany at the site of the Munich Security Conference protesting against NATO, the arms industry and further weapons deliveries to Ukraine as a counter pro-Ukraine protest also took place. 16/02/2025
Cinema Berlinale 2025 review: 'Ari' - Keeping a heart on your French sleeve The third film from the French director of 'Jeune Femme' ('Montparnasse Bienvenue') and 'Un petit frère' ('Mother and Son') is a tender and poignant ode to a wayward soul. 15/02/2025