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Robert Habeck: 'We have to be more pragmatic and less bureaucratic'

The Vice-Chancellor of Germany, Robert Habeck, discusses the upcoming European elections, economic decline, gaps in the job market and higher defence spending on the Global Conversation.

26/03/2024

Germany

'We didn't want to see what Putin is up to,' admits Vice Chancellor

German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Robert Habeck warned that Europe must ramp up defence spending during a global conversation with Euronews.

26/03/2024

Germany

German officials break ground for major electric car battery factory

3,000 jobs will be created at the Northvolt plant in the town of Heide in Schleswig-Holstein.

26/03/2024

Travel News

Deutsche Bahn and GDL reach deal to end train strikes in Germany

The deal includes a 'peace obligation' to prevent strikes until at least February 2026.

26/03/2024

Tech News

Lawmakers in Germany call for TikTok ban to be considered

Some German MPs on a parliamentary intelligence board think the country should consider a harder stance on TikTok.

22/03/2024

Economy

Germany's commercial real estate plunge could be a threat for banks

Germany's commercial real estate crisis could mean trouble for the country's banks due to their high exposure to the sector.

20/03/2024

Economy

Germany's economy brightens up: Could the DAX Index reflect that?

Germany's economic sentiment rises more than expected during March, defying the country's 'sick man' label. Yet risks persist.

19/03/2024

Germany

German politician takes to TikTok to compete with far-right AfD

Government figures worry that the far-right opposition party is gaining popularity with younger voters.

19/03/2024

Green News

Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target

Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

15/03/2024

Germany

German chancellor defends his refusal to send Ukraine Taurus missiles

The German government has been humiliated by a recent leaked recording of senior officers contradicting the chancellor's public arguments.

13/03/2024

Focus

Can travel be sustainable? Industry charts new future at ITB Berlin

With global travel and tourism expected to make a full recovery this year after the pandemic, the industry faces mounting pressure to deliver on its sustainability pledges.

12/03/2024

Business

Porsche revs up for intro to new models but puts brake on profit hopes

German car maker Porsche reveals details of new versions of favourite models due for release this year as it adds electric sports car into the mix.

12/03/2024

Germany

German train drivers strike coincides with Lufthansa cabin crew walkou

The train driver GDL union is demanding for working hours to be reduced from 38 to 35 hours per week without a pay cut, while Lufthansa's crew seek a 15% salary increase.

12/03/2024

Travel News

Travel chaos in Germany as new strikes announced

Airport and rail workers have announced walkouts, just days after similar strikes caused disruption across Germany.

11/03/2024

Germany

Frankfurt to light up for first time to mark holy month of Ramadan

The city of Frankfurt will be decorated with lights for the first time to mark the Islamic holy month of Ramadan on Sunday.

09/03/2024

Health news

This German start-up makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws.

08/03/2024

Business

First post-pandemic dividend for Lufthansa as profits soar

Europe's biggest airline says 2023 provided the third-best financial result in the history of the group.

07/03/2024

Germany

Millions of travellers stuck as transport union members strike

Rail and air workers' unions are threatening to resort to even more disruptive striking tactics in the future.

07/03/2024

Germany

Increase in antisemitic vandalism at Holocaust sites in Germany

Anti-Nazi campaigners in Germany are monitoring rising antisemitic activity at Holocaust memorials.

07/03/2024

Markets

ECB staff push back against 'authoritarian' climate views

Aggrieved employees claim the organisation's green stance undermines principles of diversity and inclusion.

06/03/2024

Health news

German man vaccinated for COVID 217 times had 'no side effects'

Doctors report a man from Germany has been vaccinated 217 against the COVID virus with no negative medical symptoms.

06/03/2024

Germany

Euroviews. Germany's Olaf Scholz has become a major problem for Ukraine

Between leaked recordings, loose-lipped press conferences and confused policy, the German chancellor is in serious trouble.

06/03/2024

Germany

Musk criticises 'eco-terrorists' as fire breaks out in Tesla factory

An environmental group has published an open letter online claiming responsibility for a fire in a Tesla factory on Tuesday, which has since halted production.

05/03/2024

Travel News

Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike

How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund.

05/03/2024

Germany

'Dangerous situation': Police shoot woman in German hospital

Police shot and injured the 65-year-old woman to "put an end to the dangerous situation."

05/03/2024

Business

'Badly Broken' Bayer postpones split to improve performance

The German pharmaceutical group sees annual sales drop as its CEO admits the firm has four challenges that "urgently must be addressed".

05/03/2024