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Work

As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

Economy

Inside the political fight to reform the EU fiscal rules

The European Union is racing to reform its fiscal rules, with a self-imposed deadline to wrap up work before the end of the year. But getting there won't be an easy ride as political discrepancies remain deep and wide.

Art

Painting stolen during World War II returned to German museum

The painting, “Landscape of Italian Character,” by 18th century Austrian artist Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer, will soon be displayed in Munich.

World News

Mass arrests following pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin

According to German police, more than 60 officers were "wounded by stones, flaming liquids and acts of rebellion."

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Economy

German government pushes to get more Ukrainian refugees into jobs

The German government has announced a drive to get more Ukrainian and other refugees into jobs, now that many have a usable knowledge of the German language.

Germany

Seven killed after 'smuggler's minibus' crashes in Germany

Local police reported that seven people died and several others were injured after an overloaded vehicle suspected of transporting migrants across the border between Austria and Germany overturned after fleeing police checks.

Green News

Airline takes unusual step of demanding €120,000 over climate protest

Last Generation activists face thousands in damages after glueing themselves to German runways.

Markets

Birkenstock stumbles on Wall Street over pricey shares

Birkenstock stumbled in its stock market debut Wednesday, a day Wall Street traded in its wingtips for sandals.

Economy

German government forecasts that economy will shrink by 0.4% this year

Germany slashed its economic forecasts for 2023, predicting a 0.4% decline in its GDP.

Destinations

The glamorous German island where Brigitte Bardot loved to party

The island began to gain fame in the 1960s when it reinvented itself as a party hotspot.

Markets

France and Germany do battle over EU power market reform

As European energy ministers gear up to meet on 17 October, France and Germany struggle to find a compromise.

Climate

October heatwave: How hot will it get in Europe this month?

France, Germany and the UK all recorded their hottest ever September last month.

Economy

Norway and Germany see economic slumps in August

Norway’s economy has shrunk for the first time in four months as Germany's industrial output fell for the fourth consecutive month.

Germany

Germany's opposition conservatives make gains in two state elections

Germany's centre-right opposition won two state elections on Sunday at the halfway mark of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's unpopular national government, projections showed.

World News

GALLERY: War breaks out in the Middle East and fighting in Ukraine

The best photos from across Europe this week.

Europe News

EU countries agree new rules to manage future migration crises

The preliminary agreement reached on Wednesday paves the way for establishing common rules to manage an unexpected mass arrival of asylum seekers, a crucial element of the European Union's migration reform.

Poland

Poland expected to brief the EU Commission on its cash-for-visas probe

The corruption investigation is taking place during a general election campaign where migration is a key issue for candidates.

World News

Schengen Zone: Are border controls making a comeback?

Some Schengen countries have resumed checks at internal European borders. They say it's necessary, given the ongoing migration crisis facing the EU. But what will this mean for Romania and Bulgaria, who have been waiting to join the Schengen Area more than 15 years?

Europe News

German-Italian rift thwarts EU deal on new rules for migration crises

A disagreement between Germany and Italy frustrated on Thursday a highly anticipated deal on the last piece of the European Union's migration reform.

Economy

The German GDP is shrinking by 0.6% this year

A new forecast expects the overall German economic output to contract this year, mainly due to a slower-than-expected recovery in the industry and private consumption.