Europe News Thousands evacuated in Dresden after discovery of World War II bomb The city of Dresden was the site of some of the most devastating bombing campaigns of the Second World War. 09/01/2025
Europe News Should EU member states freeze Syrian asylum applications? Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin to hear a story of how moving to Europe changed his family's life. 09/01/2025
No Comment Berlin Zoo's new play area for baby pandas Berlin Zoo's five-month-old twin pandas, Leni and Lotti, have been exploring their new playroom. 08/01/2025
Economy Factory activity levels slump in Germany - winter recession pending? A winter recession could be on the cards for Germany as factory activity levels slumped in November, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office. 08/01/2025
Europe News German politicians rebuke Trump over NATO defence spending demand US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO member states should increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP and criticised Europe's contributions. 08/01/2025
Business VW management to take €300 million pay cut following union pressure The news comes after Volkswagen reached a historic deal with unions in December. 08/01/2025
Green News How did Germany reach a record green power mix in 2024? Reducing coal usage and making permits easier has helped renewables become “the backbone of the system” in Germany. 06/01/2025
Europe News Sixth person dies after Magdeburg Christmas market attack The death toll from a car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg has risen to six after a woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital. 06/01/2025
Markets Markets react to Germany's surprise inflation climb to 11-month high Germany's inflationary pressures resurged strongly in December, exceeding forecasts and reaching an 11-month high, with latest data signalling a persistent challenge for policymakers at the European Central Bank. 06/01/2025
Europe News German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls? Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD, the Greens, and the FDP has declined as opposition parties like the CDU and the AfD have gained momentum — get the latest opinion poll results on Euronews and follow live updates here. 06/01/2025
Europe News Scholz condemns Musk's support for far-right AfD German government officials previously accused Musk of election interference as his endorsement comes weeks ahead of the country's general elections in February. 05/01/2025
Europe News Dozens of flights cancelled across Germany due to heavy snowfall Frankfurt airport cancelled 120 planned takeoffs and landings on Sunday due to clearance work on runways and reduced visibility, while Munich airport also operated at limited capacity due to the weather. 05/01/2025
Europe News Scholz dismisses Musk's attacks but criticises his AfD endorsement German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Elon Musk's personal attacks as unimportant but expressed concern over Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD. 04/01/2025
Tech News Where has billionaire Elon Musk weighed in on global politics? Musk's endorsement of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) caused controversy weeks ahead of Germany's federal elections. Where else has he spoken out about politics? 04/01/2025
No Comment Christmas trees on the menu at Berlin Zoo The elephants and giraffes at the German capital's zoo were able to enjoy unsold Christmas trees. 03/01/2025
Europe News German officials call for illegal fireworks ban after five deaths Germany's boisterous New Year's Eve celebrations saw five people killed across Germany and 400 arrested in Berlin alone, with officials questioning how they can reign in the chaos. 03/01/2025
Economy German solar panel industry struggles with declining demand German solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations. 02/01/2025
Business German urban air mobility company files for insolvency Volocopter, a German air transport company, has filed for insolvency following several unsuccessful attempts to raise funds in an increasingly challenging international market. 01/01/2025
Germany How a Holocaust survivor's child is fighting the far right at school At an exhibition to celebrate Curt Bloch’s underground anti-fascist magazines on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, Simone Bloch found “kinship” with students — and a Syrian refugee. 31/12/2024
Europe News Police detain man after knife attack injures several in Berlin A man attacked several people in the western district of Charlottenburg in the German capital before onlookers intervened, according to reports. 31/12/2024
Europe News German election won't be decided by social media owners, Scholz says The German Chancellor delivered a pointed New Year's Eve address, insisting German citizens would decide the fate of the country themselves and encouraging unity in response to a recent attack in Magdeburg. 31/12/2024
Europe News Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence upcoming election The tech billionaire and close Trump ally has sent shockwaves through German politics by publicly endorsing the far-right Alternative to Germany party weeks before snap federal elections. 30/12/2024
EuroVerify False map shows Germany surrounded by nuclear power plants Some of Germany's neighbours do have operable nuclear plants, but they don't line the borders as the map suggests. 30/12/2024
Europe News Elon Musk backs far-right AfD in 'Die Welt' op-ed Elon Musk published a controversial guest opinion piece supporting the far-right AfD for the prominent Welt am Sonntag newspaper, prompting the commentary editor to resign. 28/12/2024
Art Read the new print magazine dedicated to AI-generated art The German-founded biannual publication showcases groundbreaking AI art and explores the fusion of human and machine creativity. 28/12/2024
Europe News German president dissolves parliament and announces February election German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was requested to dissolve parliament by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the leader's ruling coalition collapsed. 27/12/2024