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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.

Poland

Defence ministers from largest EU countries hold talks on Ukraine aid

The meeting of the defence ministers from the EU's largest countries together with the deputy defence minister of Great Britain comes as Poland begins its rotating presidency of the EU and as Europe braces for the unpredictability of a new Donald Trump presidency.

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Hikers enjoy early morning walk in snowy landscape in the Harz mountain range in northern Germany

Hikers were seen enjoying an early morning walk in the snowy landscape of Brocken in the Harz mountain range in northern Germany on Monday morning.

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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.

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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.

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.'

Economy

UK inflation highest among G7 countries as energy costs raise prices

The UK has continued to have one of the highest inflation rates in the G7, mainly driven by rising energy prices and ongoing supply chain issues.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Germany's Greens and CSU kick off election campaigns

Different parties outlined their proposals for Germany's future as the campaign is fully underway ahead of national elections on 23 February.

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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.

Europe in Motion

How do America's poorest states compare to Europe's largest economies?

The poorest US state has a higher GDP per capita than Europe’s top economies, except for Germany. Is this set to continue being the case in 2025?

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Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD

German government officials previously accused Musk of election interference as his endorsement comes weeks ahead of the country's general elections in February.