Germany

Economy

German inflation fall boosts hope of European Central Bank rate cut

Inflation in Germany eased more than expected in November, according to official data released on Friday.

08/12/2023

Germany

German Chancellor Scholz lights first candle of Hanukkah in Berlin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the gathering in Berlin, expressing his desire for the Hanukkah candle to radiate its significance beyond the square and endure "well beyond the eight days" of the festival.

07/12/2023

Culture news

European Film Awards 2023: Who will win this year’s Best Film?

It's a tough one to call, as the five films nominated for Best European Film of 2023 at the European Film Awards are some of the strongest of the year. We look at the nominees and give our predictions.

07/12/2023

Travel News

German train drivers announce 24-hour strike: Can you get a refund?

The action is over working hours and pay.

07/12/2023

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WATCH: Santa Claus brings Christmas gifts to the sea world

Santa Claus brought Christmas gifts to the sea world at an aquarium in the western German city of Oberhausen on Wednesday morning.

06/12/2023

Economy

Will German manufacturers have to reduce production with orders down?

The latest industrial data from Germany has been released and shows a decline in manufacturing orders.

06/12/2023

Economy

Germany and Spain see service sector growth despite wages challenge

Euronews Business looks at why the German services sector has performed better than expected in November and what’s holding the Spanish one back.

05/12/2023

Germany

Leaders of Germany and Brazil push for EU-Mercosur trade pact

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told reporters in Berlin that they support the trade deal for the EU and Mercosur, comprised of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

05/12/2023

Travel News

Munich airport flights resume but not back to full capacity

Heavy snowfall and sleet caused days of disruption at Germany's second busiest airport.

04/12/2023

Germany

‘Sex noises’ interrupt Euro 2024 draw ceremony in German concert hall

UEFA have since said they are investigating the incident, which has been claimed by a British internet prankster.

03/12/2023

Creators

Is this the world’s most prolific board game creator?

Reiner Knizia is like royalty in the board game community. With more than 700 published games, spanning a 25-year career, he is one of, if not the most prolific board game designer in the world.

03/12/2023

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Travel chaos at Munich airport as flights cancelled due to snowfall

The airport said they don't know when flights will resume.

02/12/2023

Germany

Teen held on suspicion of plotting German Christmas market attack

Officials say the 15-year-old wrote in a chat group about plans for an attack in Western Germany.

30/11/2023

Germany

French woman accused of committing war crimes with IS arrested

According to Germany's federal prosecutor, the woman, who was only identified as Samra N. was arrested Tuesday in the western city of Trier.

30/11/2023

Economy

German unemployment at highest rate in more than two years

Europe's biggest economy is losing momentum and it's dragging down the labour market too, latest data shows.

30/11/2023

Economy

Rivers, birds, culture: ECB selects motifs for new euro banknotes

The EU's central bank is looking to shift from the windows and bridges that decorated the euro since its inception

30/11/2023

Economy

The price of goods and services in Germany just got a little cheaper

The consumer price index for Germany, which measures the average price change for all goods and services purchased by households for consumption purposes, shows inflation easing in November.

29/11/2023

Economy

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches?

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches? Euronews Business takes a look.

28/11/2023

Economy

Euroviews. Here’s what Germany’s economic health depends on

The German economy faces an uphill challenge as recent economic data has revealed that its health is dependent on a few pending factors, Osama Rizvi writes.

27/11/2023

Germany

Berlin's zoo starts festive fun with a jungle-themed Christmas garden

The holiday season has begun in Berlin, and this year the zoo is celebrating by turning itself into a jungle-themed Christmas garden.

24/11/2023

Economy

German economy shrinks as household spending falls

Household spending dropped by 0.3%, driving the Germany economy into contraction in the three months to September.

24/11/2023

Germany

German police swoop on suspected extremists 'plotting against state'

The so-called Reichsbürger movement has attracted growing support from different areas of the anti-government and far-right ecosystem.

23/11/2023

Germany

German police raid properties of Hamas supporters across the country

Hundreds of German police officers searched 15 properties linked to members and supporters of Hamas on Thursday, after a recent ban on the activities of the Palestinian militant group.

23/11/2023

Germany

Antisemitism clampdown in Germany as Muslims urged to condemn Hamas

Sensitivities towards the Israel Hamas war run high in Germany, owing to the country's perpetration of the Holocaust.

21/11/2023

Economy

Why is Germany having a budget crisis and freezing spending?

Germany is currently embroiled in a budget crisis following an emergency spending freeze. Euronews Business looks at why Europe's biggest economy is in trouble.

21/11/2023

Travel News

A driverless ‘magnetic levitation train’ is coming to Berlin

Berlin has announced plans for a sustainable 'maglev' train. Here's how it will work.

21/11/2023