Germany Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies The attack took place during a Pax Europa event, an organisation which describes itself as informing the public about the dangers posed by the “increasing spread and influence of political Islam.” 03/06/2024
Europe News Firefighter killed as flooding continues in southern Germany Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder described the flooding as a "catastrophe" but praied cooperation between the police, fire service and Red Cross. 02/06/2024
Europe News Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited. 02/06/2024
Europe News Firefighter dies as heavy rains and flooding worsens in Germany Flooding, high river levels and heavy rain led to the death of a firefighter and disrupted train travel in southern Germany on Sunday. 01/06/2024
Belgium Super Poll Q&A: Is EU-wide conservative coalition losing momentum? The Euronews Super Polls foresee an election victory for the EPP, unprecedented growth for the ultraconservatives, and a slight increase for the socialists. Data suggest that crafting the future ruling coalition could turn out to be a political conundrum. 01/06/2024
Europe News Racist violence in Germany reaches record highs, support groups warn Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and antisemitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence. 31/05/2024
Europe News Germany announces €500-million military aid package for Ukraine Russia launched a fresh offensive in Kharkiv earlier this month, and Ukrainian military commanders reported a renewed build-up of Moscow troops in the north of the region on Thursday. 31/05/2024
Europe News Far-right parties aim to influence young voters through social media Many populist or far-right parties want to attract the younger generation to join their elders and reject traditional parties. 30/05/2024
Europe News Right-wing violence in Germany reaches record highs over past decade Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and anti-Semitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence. 30/05/2024
Business Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands. 30/05/2024
Europe News AfD fears losing voters over latest Russia and China spy scandals Recent investigations linking top AfD members to Beijing and Moscow have rattled the far-right party voting base in the run-up to the European elections in June, causing doubts about their dedication to the patriotic cause — one of their main talking points. 30/05/2024
Health news Germany stops requiring COVID-19 vaccination for members of military The vaccine mandate had been in place since 2021. 29/05/2024
Europe News Germany and France agree Ukraine may strike Russian military targets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would not prohibit Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets, saying Ukraine "is allowed to defend itself." 29/05/2024
Travel News Germany’s new work permit lets you job seek for a year The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job. 28/05/2024
Business Euroviews. Europe's energy sector: Keep the ambition, strengthen cooperation Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write. 28/05/2024
Business Sweet deal as Haribo plans multi-million investment in German factory The sweetmaker will invest in a plant in the north west of Germany to produce Maoam and fruit gum products, says Handelsblatt newspaper. 28/05/2024
Business ABN Amro buys German bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Dutch lender ABN Amro announced on Tuesday that it would buy the private German bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL) from the Chinese conglomerate Fosun. 28/05/2024
Germany Macron urges Europeans to 'wake up' against rise of far right On his state visit to Germany, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europeans to "wake up" and resist the growing influence of far-right parties, criticising countries that accept EU funds but undermine democratic principles. 28/05/2024
Europe News Could Germany's new far-left party charm AfD's voters in EU elections? A newcomer to German politics, BSW was formed in January of this year but has already won its first victory in the right-wing hotspot, Thuringia. Experts predict that the party could seduce far-right voters in upcoming European elections. 27/05/2024
Ukraine West should rethink restrictions on weapons for Ukraine: NATO chief "By having too many restrictions we are tying one hand of the Ukrainian armed forces on their back," said NATO's Secretary-General. 27/05/2024