Germany

Germany

Far-right AfD shrugs off Putin-propaganda allegations

AfD candidate Petr Bystron has denied receiving money from a pro-Russian website.

09/04/2024

Culture news

German art gallery employee fired after hanging up his own painting

A member of staff at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich has been fired for hanging up his own painting.

09/04/2024

Germany

Why is Nicaragua taking Germany to court for ‘facilitating genocide'?

Berlin maintains that the Genocide Convention case focusing on its arms exports is 'biased'.

09/04/2024

Economy

German industrial production picks up at fastest rate seen in a year

Factory output in Germany surpasses predictions for February, although a significant recovery seems far off.

08/04/2024

Business

Wirecard shareholders suing audit giant EY over asset-stripping claims

Wirecard shareholders are accusing EY Germany, part of one of the world's biggest audit firms, of taking steps to protect its lucrative non-audit business from being used for legal payouts.

08/04/2024

Germany

German synagogue attacked with incendiary device

Antisemitic attacks in Germany and elsewhere have surged since the start of the Israel Hamas war on 7 October.

05/04/2024

Economy

Weak rise in German factory orders points to continued economic slump

Lower-than-expected demand for German manufacturing suggests dark days may still lie ahead for the country’s industry.

05/04/2024

Ecotech

Beer and pizza are going climate neutral inside Berlin's old airport

Euronews Green went behind the scenes at Berlin’s tech-hub located in disused airport Tegel to learn more.

05/04/2024

Germany

Huge unexploded WWII bomb discovered in Germany

The discovery of the half-tonne device in Cologne's Rhine River during construction led to shipping closures and evacuations.

04/04/2024

Earth News

Germany stops airmail of domestic letters because of climate change

There will be less pressure on Deutsche Bahn to deliver letters as quickly.

02/04/2024

Economy

Inflation cools in Germany as interest rates hamper growth

Prices increased more slowly than expected in March according to official figures, fuelling hopes for an ECB rate cut.

02/04/2024

Destinations

Germany legalises cannabis: Could it become a ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Germany has relaxed its laws on the possession and cultivation of cannabis - but is ‘weed tourism’ on the cards?

02/04/2024

Health news

Germany legalises limited amounts of marijuana

From April, people aged 18 and over will be allowed to have 25g of cannabis and grow three plants of marijuana.

01/04/2024

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WATCH: Inside Berlin's Disgusting Food Museum

Snake wine, snails or bull’s penis might not be something for you, but others find them delicious.

01/04/2024

Economy

Experts slash economic growth forecast for 'ailing' Germany

Five of Germany's economic research institutes slash Germany's GDP outlook, citing low domestic demand, and high gas and electricity prices hitting exports.

27/03/2024

Business

ProSieben board turns down MFE bid to split German broadcaster

German broadcaster ProSiebensat.1 has rejected a bid put forward by MFE-MediaForEurope to split up the company.

27/03/2024

World

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

Earth 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