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Business

Germany turns on Brussels as Chinese car sales on track to exceed 1m

Germany's finance minister demanded tougher EU tariffs on Chinese carmakers during a visit to Volkswagen's crisis-hit headquarters, as Chinese brands head toward selling more than a million cars on the continent in 2026.

17/09/2026

Business

German AI start-up spends millions to move parent company from the US

In a highly unusual move, fast-growing German AI start-up Langdock has moved its legal headquarters from the US to Germany as it seeks to become a "European hyperscaler".

16/09/2026

Sci-Tech

IFA Berlin 2026: Where AI meets everyday life

In partnership with TCL

Under the theme “The Future is Now”, IFA Berlin 2026 put the focus on technology designed for everyday life.

14/09/2026

Earth News

Billions are spent on nuclear fusion energy. Will it be worth it?

Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.

14/09/2026

Europe

Oktoberfest 2026: All the rules visitors need to know

Visitors are reminded to follow the rules while enjoying the event as it is meant to be, with a hearty "Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!"

13/09/2026

Art

Night vision: Maurizio Cattelan's artistic alternative opens in Berlin

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has brought his provocative and often unsettling work to Berlin for his first major solo exhibition in Germany exploring power, violence, death, faith and uncertainty.

11/09/2026

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Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Night’ exhibition opens in Berlin

Maurizio Cattelan's Night exhibition opens in Berlin, featuring his Hitler sculpture, an exhausted horse and works exploring power and doubt.

10/09/2026

Europe Today

CDU politician: ‘Not right’ to discuss Merz's future after state vote

CDU politician and German MP Günter Krings calls the Saxony-Anhalt election results “devastating”, saying the situation is “even worse than expected” after the far-right AfD won 43.8% of the vote.

10/09/2026

Europe

Germany's Merz accuses far-right AfD of promoting 'ethnic cleansing'

The AfD, which fell three seats short of an absolute majority, in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt said it was now in talks with other groups and MPs in an effort to form a state government.

09/09/2026

Tech News

Rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German wiki, and it stayed secret for weeks

The latest report of an OpenAI agent swarm attack has prompted calls from MEPs for the EU's AI Office to "use its new powers" to "counter agentic risks" rather than letting companies self-report incidents.

09/09/2026

Europe

Sabotage, espionage and disinformation: Hybrid threats to Germany rise

Sabotage, espionage, disinformation and drone attacks: hybrid threats are on the rise and hitting Germany on multiple fronts. But how can a country protect itself against attacks that are hard to detect and even harder to fend off?

09/09/2026

World

'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, analyst warns

Chancellor Merz's government must recognise the far-right AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and voter discontent that led to the win, or further cement its downfall, an expert on East German politics warned.

08/09/2026

Tech News

Humanoids at home: How robots could soon fit into everyday life

From doing the laundry to offering companionship and performing backflips, humanoid robots were everywhere at IFA 2026. Euronews took a closer look at what they can already do, and where the technology still falls short.

08/09/2026

Economy

German exports fall for first time in five months, deepening recovery fears

Germany's export engine is sputtering. Shipments fell in July for the first time in five months, as weaker demand from China and the eurozone outweighed a rebound in US trade.

08/09/2026

Europe

Rethinking drone warfare: Germany's military needs more than new tech

Ukraine is relying on hundreds of thousands of drones in the war and constantly upgrading its systems. The Bundeswehr is also rearming, but still has ground to make up in procurement, training and adaptation.

08/09/2026

Europe

Germany's Merz under pressure after far-right election triumph

The ballot box triumph put the pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD, officially listed as "right-wing extremist" by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, within reach of running its first-ever state government.

07/09/2026

Europe

AfD's historic win splits European opinion

Alternative for Germany's landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt has drawn celebration from Europe's populist right and sharp condemnation from Poland's prime minister.

07/09/2026

Europe

AfD scores landslide regional victory but falls short of majority

The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a major victory in a regional election on Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since World War II.

06/09/2026

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AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund casts vote in key German state election

AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund casts his ballot in Saxony-Anhalt, where his party is seeking a historic breakthrough in the state election.

06/09/2026

Europe

Berlin planning 'protective shield' to defend against sabotage: report

The new plan would see the creation of a "Cyberdome," a network of digital sensors that would help seek out and intercept hacking attempts, Bild reported.

06/09/2026

Business

Euroviews. STIHL chief: Reforms — this is how we can retain our prosperity

Germany's economy has been in crisis for years, writes Nikolas Stihl in an OpEd for Euronews. Better business conditions are key to breaking the stagnation, he argues — with nothing less than prosperity and the welfare state at stake.

05/09/2026

Tech News

IFA 2026: What could the home of the future look like?

From AI-powered appliances and smart beds to connected pet gadgets and robot dogs, Euronews went to IFA 2026 in Berlin to see how new technology could reshape life at home.

04/09/2026

Economy

Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs in biggest ever industry shake-up

German car giant Volkswagen said that management and unions had agreed to cut a further 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade, bringing total job losses to 100,000.

04/09/2026

Europe

Berlin airport reopens after security scare and evacuation, police say

Airport authorities say some flights have been delayed but they are trying to avoid any cancellations.

03/09/2026

Europe

Two arrested after attack on defence companies in Munich

In Munich, a man and a woman allegedly attempted to carry out an arson attack outside the premises of two defence companies. The pair were arrested.

03/09/2026

Europe

Russia to close branches of Germany's Goethe Institut, FM Lavrov says

Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.

03/09/2026