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Germany

German court convicts eight people in 'cyberbunker' trial

Investigators say the data centre had hosted online sites dealing drugs and other criminal businesses.

13/12/2021

Germany

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told German TV on Sunday that he will get vaccinated against the coronavirus after testing positive for the virus last month.

12/12/2021

Germany

Germany's Social Democrats elect top three party leaders

Party delegates from Germany's centre-left Social Democrats elected three top officials on Saturday just days after its candidate, Olaf Scholz, became Germany’s ninth post-World War II chancellor.

11/12/2021

Culture news

Angela Merkel reportedly planning a political autobiography

One of Germany's longest serving leaders has not yet made her future plans clear, but one close adviser says a book documenting her premiership's highs and lows is a priority.

10/12/2021

Germany

Germany has foiled planned Islamist attack, says security officials

A 20-year-old Moroccan-German suspect was detained by police in August after trying to buy weapons online.

10/12/2021

Culture news

European Film Awards: Finalists showcase the diversity of Europe

Last year's European Film Awards also took place as a virtual event, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

10/12/2021

Europe News

Watch: Germany's new chancellor makes first official trip to Brussels

Olaf Scholz makes his first visit to Brussels as German chancellor.

10/12/2021

Germany

Germany introduces mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers

It comes ahead of moves to try and extend the mandatory vaccination to the entire population early next year.

10/12/2021

Germany

Euroviews. Germany's foreign policy could be Scholz's biggest headache | View

"Dramatic clashes inside the coalition about the direction of Germany’s foreign policy will be inevitable," writes Jacob F. Kirkegaard.

10/12/2021

Europe Decoded

'Auf Wiedersehen Angela!' Merkel's best moments of 16 years in office

The 67-year-old hasn't disclosed any future plans but said earlier this year that she will take time to "read and sleep" and "then let's see where I show up".

09/12/2021

Germany

Bye-bye Angela: Six legacies that defined the Merkel era

Already feeling nostalgic about the Merkel era? Here is a look at the key legacies that defined her 16-year chancellorship — and will likely outlive it.

08/12/2021

Germany

German police target alleged human smuggling with nationwide raids

The smuggling ring is accused of forging EU citizenship documents and placing the workers with large logistics companies.

08/12/2021

Germany

The most striking pictures of Merkel's 16 years in power

As the world remembers her 16 years in office, these are some of the most striking pictures of Merkel's time in power.

08/12/2021

Germany

'New era': Scholz becomes Germany's new chancellor as Merkel bows out

Scholz, 63, has been Germany’s vice-chancellor and finance minister since 2018 and is a former mayor of Hamburg.

08/12/2021

Germany

German family deaths linked to fake COVID certificate, says prosecutor

The man suspected of killing his family and himself left a note indicating that he was afraid of being arrested after obtaining the fake certificate, investigators say.

07/12/2021

My Europe Series

Who is Olaf Scholz and what kind of leader will he be for Germany?

He joined the Social Democrats at 17 but has been best-known for his ability to work with the CDU and Angela Merkel.

07/12/2021

Germany

Incoming German Chancellor Scholz unveils new cabinet members

The most closely watched appointment was that of health minister, as Germany struggles to bring down its highest coronavirus infection rates of the pandemic so far.

06/12/2021

Germany

Germany's liberal FDP party approves coalition government

The coalition is expected to get the final "all clear" on Monday when the Greens publish the result of their member survey.

06/12/2021

Germany

Olaf Scholz is one step closer to becoming Germany's new chancellor

The SPD leader will be voted chancellor on Wednesday providing that Germany's Greens approve a coalition deal in a ballot on Monday.

06/12/2021

Germany

Germany's Social Democrats overwhelmingly back government deal

The plan is for Scholz to be elected as chancellor on Wednesday and to lead a coalition with the Greens and Free Democrats. But before that can happen, members of the three parties need to approve the coalition deal.

04/12/2021

Germany

Pomp and punk as Germany's Angela Merkel gets military tribute

A song by East German-born punk singer Nina Hagen was among those requested by the outgoing Chancellor as she was treated to a traditional send-off.

02/12/2021

Germany

Germany targets unvaccinated ahead of push for mandatory COVID jabs

People without the jab won't be able to access non-essential shops, restaurants, places of culture or leisure -- ahead of a draft law on mandatory vaccination.

02/12/2021

Germany

Four injured after WWII bomb explodes near Munich train station

Police said the bomb went off during construction work on a tunnel, adding that there was no further danger.

01/12/2021

Germany

Germany's incoming chancellor backs mandatory COVID vaccination

Germany's incoming chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said he will back a proposal to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for everybody next year.

01/12/2021

Germany

German police bust cocaine smuggling network from South America

The gang is also accused of using fake companies to fraudulently apply for aid from coronavirus relief programmes.

30/11/2021

Germany

German burglars break through toy shop wall to steal lego sets

It wasn’t immediately clear whether the burglars also stole the instruction books.

30/11/2021