Germany

Germany

Tech boss' bond with politician's daughter raises questions in Germany

Eric Schmidt and Gloria-Sophie Burkandt have sparked speculation in Germany after appearing together at Davos amid questions over political ties and possible influence.

11/02/2026

Germany

Germany warns of increased Iranian espionage targeting the Bundeswehr

The German army is coming under increasing scrutiny from Iranian intelligence services, with security officials and lawmakers warning of espionage, cyber attacks and a heightened threat environment.

06/02/2026

Germany

German expert warns of evolving Islamist recruitment targeting youth

The dream of rapid social advancement is seductive — and can also be devastating. Euronews takes a closer look at the mechanisms behind radicalisation tactics used by extremists in Germany today.

06/02/2026

Germany

Germany arrests five for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia

German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used front companies and conducted 16,000 deliveries. Five others remain at large.

02/02/2026

Germany

Germany stations army brigade in Lithuania amid Russian threat

The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.

02/02/2026

Earth News

Court ruling forces Germany to upgrade its climate plans

The ruling ends a nearly two-year long legal battle and requires the German government to act.

30/01/2026

Germany

Russia uses 'shadow mail' to bypass EU sanctions, report reveals

Russia has been bypassing EU sanctions using Berlin logistics and lighter-controlled international mail, according to an investigation by German media. In response, the Ukrainian envoy has called for tougher enforcement.

29/01/2026

Germany

World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across the world on 27 January, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi death camps.

27/01/2026

Germany

Berlin honours Levi family with memorial 'stumbling stone' plaques

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the victims of the Nazi regime are commemorated throughout Germany. At the same time, anti-semitism in the western European country and across the continent is rising at an alarming rate.

27/01/2026

Germany

Germany offers €1 million bounty over Berlin power grid attack

Police are searching for members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" or Volcano Group, which claimed responsibility for the blackout in early January.

27/01/2026

Germany

Woman who stabbed 15 at Hamburg train station must remain in hospital

The woman stole a knife from a drug store and attacked passengers waiting on a platform in the busy station during the Friday evening rush hour, severely injuring at least four of her victims.

26/01/2026

Germany

Bavarian AfD proposes ICE-style police unit for deportations

Bavaria's AfD suggests a police unit similar to US immigration agency ICE for tracking asylum seekers and deportations, amid criticism of ICE's harsh tactics and recent deadly incidents.

26/01/2026

Germany

Euroviews. When the US looks elsewhere, what happens to Europe?

The latest rifts in the transatlantic relationship show that Europe's security can no longer rest on the assumption of US reliability, writes Dr Hans-Dieter Lucas, former German ambassador to NATO, in an opinion article for Euronews.

26/01/2026

Germany

Germany prepares test information leaflet drop using helium balloons

According to the Saxony State Command, the 5th Operations Company with around 100 soldiers will be deployed to the state for the operation.

22/01/2026

Germany

Arrests made in Germany as police target pro-Russian networks

German authorities have repeatedly warned about agents supposedly recruited online to carry out tasks such as taking photos of key industrial and military sites.

21/01/2026

Cinema

An Oscar-winning lens on Ukraine's fight for the village of Andriivka

Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, known for his documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, again presents the brutal face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in his latest film, 2,000 Metres to Andriivka. It's also Ukraine's entry for the 2026 Best International Film at the Academy Awards.

20/01/2026

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Northern lights shine in the night sky over Germany

The northern lights illuminated Germany in pink and green hues, visible from Hamburg to Munich, due to a strong geomagnetic solar storm.

20/01/2026

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Giant ice blocks transform Elbe river in northern Germany

Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany.

20/01/2026

Nature

Sharks' teeth could grow weaker as ocean acidifies, study shows

Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean.

19/01/2026

Germany

Lufthansa tightens rules for carriage of power banks inside the cabin

After a fire broke out due to a power bank in an overhead compartment on a South Korean Air Busan aircraft in January 2025, airlines are taking action to minimise risks. Germany's Lufthansa is leading the charge in Europe.

18/01/2026

Made in Europe

Lab-grown proteins for a hungry world - made in Europe

Food technology made in Europe is a global leader. What is the reason behind this success story? Euronews sent its reporter to East Germany to look for answers in Leipzig's "Bio-City".

16/01/2026

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Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.

16/01/2026

Economy

Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction

Europe’s largest economy returned to modest expansion in 2025, as stronger consumer and government spending offset weaker exports hit by higher US tariffs.

15/01/2026

Germany

Transatlantic ties 'disintegrating,' Germany’s vice chancellor warns

Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.

14/01/2026

Germany

Kaja Kallas in Berlin for talks with German Defence Minister Pistorius

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount.

13/01/2026

The Cube

Fact check: Why did Berlin's power outage take so long to fix?

False claims that Germany sent all of its power generators to Ukraine during the city's worst blackout since World War II are unfounded. The Cube shows you why.

12/01/2026