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Preliminary talks conclude on new coalition government for Germany

According to Friedrich Merz, his conservative CDU/CSU bloc and the Social Democratic Party leaders agreed on common principles on migration and the economy.

08/03/2025

Business

How Germany's car industry is bracing for Donald Trump's tariffs

Europe’s biggest, export-oriented economy is exposed to Trump’s tariffs, with German automakers in Mexico likely to see knock-on effects of a potential trade war.

07/03/2025

Europe News

Germany's Merz in race over debt reform to raise defence spending

The CDU/CSU and SPD are proposing to create a special fund of €500bn for infrastructure and defence by reforming the country's "debt brake" provision.

07/03/2025

Markets

Germany’s ‘whatever it takes’ moment: Fiscal boost sparks market rally

Germany’s €500bn fiscal overhaul is redefining its economy, bypassing debt limits to boost infrastructure and defence. Markets are rallying, with defence stocks surging. Analysts call it a ‘game changer,’ signalling a new era for European growth.

07/03/2025

Germany

Five jailed in Germany for far-right plot to overthrow the government

The defendants had planned to use bombs to cause nationwide blackouts and kidnap former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach, prosecutors said.

06/03/2025

Markets

DHL's shares soar 10% as it announces savings plan and job cuts

The German logistics company announced a cost-saving plan after a "challenging" year in 2024. However, investors applauded fourth-quarter results.

06/03/2025

Economy

The trillion dollar question: How can Germany kickstart its economy

Friedrich Merz, Germany's soon-to-be chancellor, has announced a strategy to exempt defence spending from limits on government borrowing.

05/03/2025

Europe News

As tourism recovers from the pandemic, can it really be sustainable?

The world's largest tourism festival kicked off in Berlin this week. But what are the latest trends for 2025?

05/03/2025

Europe News

Merz secures billion-euro deal for German military and infrastructure

A provision would exempt defence spending above 1% of GDP from debt brake rules, enabling Germany to increase military spending without limit.

04/03/2025

Travel News

ITB Berlin 2025: What to expect at the world’s biggest travel show

Over the next few days, Euronews Travel will be on the ground at ITB Berlin talking to leading travel experts.

04/03/2025

Culture news

Don't try this at home: Europe's scariest children's TV characters

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of a depressed loaf of bread gracing German children's TV, we look at some of Europe's most peculiar attempts at entertaining the youth.

04/03/2025

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Germany’s Carnival: Colourful Parades, political satire and controversy

Hundreds of thousands celebrated Carnival across Germany in colourful costumes, enjoying candy, flowers and festivities.

03/03/2025

Europe News

Mannheim car attack suspect a German 'with history of mental illness'

The suspected perpetrator in the car ramming attack which has killed at least two people in Mannheim on Monday is a 40-year-old German from Ludwigshafen with previous convictions related to drunk driving and right-wing hate speech.

03/03/2025

Travel News

No swimsuits allowed: Why some German beaches are enforcing nudity

While naturism dates to the 19th century in Germany, it is falling out of favour with young generations today.

03/03/2025

Europe News

At least two dead in apparent car ramming attack in Mannheim

A car hit a group of people in the southwestern German city, resulting in at least two dead and several injured. A police operation is ongoing.

03/03/2025

Europe News

CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections.

28/02/2025

Europe News

Olaf Scholz to join key European leaders at London defence summit

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer has invited the outgoing German chancellor and other key leaders to a defence meeting in London on Sunday.

28/02/2025

Economy

German manufacturing woes continue to keep unemployment rate high

German unemployment stayed at the highest level since October 2020, as concerns about deindustrialisation and weaker demand continued to weigh on the economy.

28/02/2025

Climate

Where does Germany’s election result leave its climate ambitions?

What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears.

26/02/2025

Europe News

What's at stake for Europe after the German election?

With domestic problems and foreign policy crises looming large, the pressure is on to form a new government in Berlin.

25/02/2025

Germany

Suspected Hamas members face terror trial in Germany over arms caches

Prosecutors say the suspects established arms depots in Bulgaria and Denmark, and were plotting attacks in Germany and beyond.

25/02/2025

Art

Major exhibition in Berlin showcases abstract Kandinsky masterpieces

Museum Barberini in Berlin is presenting 'Kandinsky’s Universe: Geometrical Abstraction in the 20th Century', a major exhibition celebrating the visionary artist’s groundbreaking work.

25/02/2025

Germany

AfD's Krah to join German parliament despite controversial past

The MEP resigned from running as the lead candidate for the German far-right party in the European elections following controversy over comments he made about members of the Nazis' notorious SS unit.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Germany's Merz ‘resolute and determined,' former EU chief Barroso says

Merz’s centre-right CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament.

25/02/2025

Europe News

Merz: German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin

The centre-right party's leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day after the German election on Sunday.

24/02/2025

Germany

Germany’s Merz aims to lead Europe with US involvement 'dwindling'

The centre-right CDU's leader has committed himself to taking a more active role in the bloc in the midst of what he says is declining transatlantic interest in Europe.

24/02/2025