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Germany

Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner

As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy.

Europe News

Merz criticises EU and vows to pull Germany out of recession

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU.

Germany

Allies need to ramp up arms production, NATO's Mark Rutte says

The alliance's secretary general underlined that NATO allies need to increase military and defence production after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.

Germany

Merz underlines Germany's support for Israel, calls for Gaza ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed the country's support for Israel amid its conflict with Iran and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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USA

Did Merz achieve everything he wanted from meeting with Trump?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks?

Business

Could defence demand fuel a German steel revival post-tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom?

Germany

Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe, ADL's J7 report shows

Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Germany

Top 10 photos of the exceptional day for German politics

Euronews takes a look through the top 10 photos of the day, during which CDU leader Friedrich Merz both lost and then won enough votes to be elected as German chancellor.

Europe News

How to protect your financial assets against Trump's tariffs

Deutsche Bank's Chief Investment Officer and chief strategist from private bank Merck Finck gives advice on how to protect assets against market volatility sparked by Trump's tariffs.

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What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Poland

Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations?

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Germans seek spaces in nuclear bunkers as spectre of war looms

An estate agent specialising in bunkers and emergency shelters says demand in Germany has dramatically increased.

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Editor of German far-right outlet receives suspended sentence

The editor-in-chief of the AfD-affiliated media Deutschland Kurier was sentenced to seven months' probation for spreading a fake meme featuring German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on social networks.

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'Germany back on track,' says CDU's Merz as new coalition agreed

Germany's chancellor in waiting promises an end to instability and to make the country more competitive.

Europe News

Will Trump's tariffs face more lawsuits as right-wing backlash grows?

Further lawsuits against US President Donald Trump's tariff regime are expected after his policy plunged global stock markets into chaos.

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German markets plunge into uncertainty following Trump's tariffs

European markets, including the DAX, went into freefall on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced far-reaching global tariffs.

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German car makers brace for further Trump administration tariffs

Germany is anticipating a trade war as President Donald Trump prepares a raft of punitive tariffs. How will the country's car manufacturers be affected?

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German coalition talks reach crucial next level

The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks.

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Why is far-right AfD dominating in northeast Germany?

In the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the far-right Alternative for Germany party surged in popularity during the recent snap elections. Euronews examines why.

Europe News

As tourism recovers from the pandemic, can it really be sustainable?

The world's largest tourism festival kicked off in Berlin this week. But what are the latest trends for 2025?

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CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections.

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