Germany

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment improves, DAX index hits record highs

October's rise was driven by interest rate cut expectations and export optimism, despite a worsening current outlook. The DAX hit record highs, boosted by falling oil prices and a weakening euro, outperforming other European indices.

15/10/2024

Europe

Russia could attack NATO by 2030, German intelligence chief warns

A group of German intelligence officials warned the Bundestag against Russia's "aggressive actions," with the conflict having the potential to spill out into NATO countries.

15/10/2024

Europe

Scholz underlines need for cooperation between West Balkan states

The six West Balkan states attended a summit in Berlin to sign agreements to bring them closer to EU membership. The German Chancellor said they needed to cooperate.

14/10/2024

Europe

Ex-East German agent convicted of murder 50 years later

The trial, which lasted for over six months, largely relied on historical documents from the Stasi records archive and testimonies from three pensioners.

14/10/2024

Europe

Berlin summit seeks closer EU ties for Western Balkan states

First initiated by Germany, the Berlin Process aims to bring six Western Balkan states closer to the EU.

14/10/2024

Europe

No migrants from Germany in Albanian centres, PM Rama insists

Under a five-year agreement between Tirana and Rome, Albania will process migrants intercepted at sea by Italian authorities in reception centres.

14/10/2024

Culture news

Dresden Symphony Orchestra presents mechanical performance

The artistic minds of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra decided to look into the future to commemorate a quarter-century of orchestral music in the German city.

14/10/2024

Germany

Biden reschedules Germany visit for 18 October

The US President cancelled a visit last week because of Hurricane Milton striking the US.

13/10/2024

Europe

Zelenskyy meets Scholz in Berlin despite NATO meeting cancellation

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concluded his short European tour ahead of the US elections in Berlin on Friday by meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But was the trip a success?

11/10/2024

Europe

Land border controls could impact German economy, business groups say

German industries are concerned about border checks causing delays and higher costs, calling for policies like green lanes to ease the impact on trade and workers.

11/10/2024

Culture news

Naked nuns and mutilation at German opera leave audience members ill

18 audience members at Stuttgart's state opera fell ill after performances of Florentina Holzinger's 'Sancta', which features live piercing and unsimulated sex.

11/10/2024

Europe

Germany to supply more weapons to Israel, says chancellor

Germany will continue sending weapons to Israel, the German chancellor said during a parliamentary debate.

10/10/2024

Art

16 enchanting installations take centre stage at Essen Light Festival

The Essen Light Festival is currently underway, attracting over half a million visitors with 16 enchanting installations showcased throughout the German city.

10/10/2024

Business

Europe must unite to avoid financial crisis, IMF's Georgieva says

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks to Euronews after meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as she begins her second term.

09/10/2024

Economy

Germany's economic struggles deepen: A back-to-back recession looms

Germany's economic downturn deepens with a projected contraction in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline. Manufacturing struggles and global competition, especially from China, highlight structural issues. Growth is expected to return in 2025.

09/10/2024

Euronews Tech Talks

Inside IBM’s first European quantum data centre

IBM has opened its first European quantum data centre in Ehningen, in the south of Germany. What is it? And how will it impact the lives of European citizens? Euronews Tech Talks travelled to Germany to discover it.

09/10/2024

Europe

German politicians call for Thunberg to be banned from Gaza protests

The 21-year-old climate activist was invited to a pro-Palestinian protest camp in Dortmund after attending a similar protest in Berlin on Monday.

09/10/2024

Travel News

From buses to trains: Flix expands its operations in Germany 

FlixTrains’ decision to move further into the rail industry means Germany will soon have a more accessible train network.

08/10/2024

Europe

Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted of separate sexual offence charges

Defence lawyers claimed their client would not have been charged but for the McCann investigation.

08/10/2024

Europe

Pro-Palestinian protest erupts in Frankfurt despite city ban

Germany is treading a line between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining its support for Israel.

08/10/2024

Business

Thyssenkrupp is reviewing plans for manufacturing 'green steel'

Thyssenkrupp is revisiting its ambitious plan to produce green steel at its Duisburg site due to escalating costs. The German government has spent billions of Euros subsidising the project.

07/10/2024

Europe

Olaf Scholz kicks off German Unity Day in a former eastern stronghold

As Germany celebrates 34 years of national unification, the chancellor's choice of location for the national anniversary leaves many wondering how politically harmonious the nation is in the face of a looming 2025 federal election.

03/10/2024

Business

Will paying German drivers a bonus for buying electric vehicles work?

SPD proposal to incentivise drivers to ditch polluting vehicles misses the mark, say critics.

03/10/2024

Europe

Macron warns of precarious time for Europe as he visits Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin on Wednesday. During Macron's fourth visit to Germany this year, the French leader voiced concerns over the future of Europe.

02/10/2024

Germany

Madeleine McCann suspect faces German jail time in unrelated trial

The suspect identified as Christian Brueckner is being tried on two counts of rape and two of sexual abuse.

02/10/2024

Business

Coca-Cola loses its fizz with plan to axe hundreds of jobs in Germany

Coca-Cola is to shut down five production and logistics sites in Germany, in an attempt to cut costs and adapt to changing logistics trends.

02/10/2024