Why September tends to spook European equity markets
Liv Stroud
German far-right AfD party scores historic win in state election
AfD's victory in Thuringia marks the first time since WWII that a far-right party appears on course to enter a state parliament, with the far-right party polling at over 32% according to exit polls published on Sunday.
Fears grow in Saxony as German state elections approach
Young people are leaving Germany's most south-eastern city of Zittau in droves. Houses are also abandoned in the city of Görlitz in Saxony, that sits on the border with Poland. But what impact could the September elections have on residents?
Berlin's Michelin-starred restaurants in crisis amid economic woes
Five of the highest-awarded fine dining restaurants in the capital of the EU's strongest economy have shut up shop in the past 12 months. Others are warning of a critical situation. But what's driving this crisis?
How can local German elections affect the war in Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has dominated the political discussion ahead of three east German state elections in September. Both far-left and far-right parties are demanding negotiations with Russia and the halting of weapons deliveries to Ukraine. Can they affect Germany's foreign policies?
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Sun-powered beer: Berlin brewery gets creative with no-waste approach
This Berlin brewery's innovative take on sustainability has seen it use rooftop solar panels to fuel its beermaking, feed spent grain to local cows and sell its beer in tins.
Germany and Serbia's lithium mining deal sparks controversy
Mass protests are expected across Serbia this weekend in response to the new EU and Serbian lithium mining deal, signed a few weeks ago. Is history just repeating itself for Serbia?
Is German government prepared for a second Trump presidency?
With less than four months until the US presidential election, the government in Berlin is preparing for the possibility of a Trump victory. How could his return impact Germany and the EU?
Could Euro 2024 help bring Germany out of a recession?
Europe's strongest economy Germany has been stuck in a recession since last year. However, the 2024 Euros has also enticed fans who spend. But have the profits outweighed the costs of hosting the games?
Racist violence in Germany reaches record highs, support groups warn
Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and antisemitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence.
Right-wing violence in Germany reaches record highs over past decade
Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and anti-Semitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence.
Why are German young people so easily seduced by AfD's ideas?
Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters?
Could Germany's new far-left party charm AfD's voters in EU elections?
A newcomer to German politics, BSW was formed in January of this year but has already won its first victory in the right-wing hotspot, Thuringia. Experts predict that the party could seduce far-right voters in upcoming European elections.
Green and AfD's politicians most at risk of violent attacks in Germany
Attacks on Green politicians have almost tripled in the past half-decade, whilst violence against AfD politicians has decreased by around 20%. However, they're still the most common target, according to statistics.
A perfume shop owner and military supplier on the war in Ukraine
Dima runs a perfume shop in Odesa that has now doubled up as a place where volunteers can restock supplies. He told Euronews about how it is to be in close contact with those fighting on the frontline whilst trying to keep hope.
How serious is the threat to German democracy from the far right?
According to Euronews's latest Superpoll in April, Germany's far-right party AfD is polling in second place for the European elections next month. Is the current government doing enough to counteract the threat from the far right?
Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage?
Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage.
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.
Berlinale 2024 review: 'Treasure'
How could such promising material go so wrong?
Berlinale 2024 review: Elbow screening in Berlin Prison
There's been a special screening at the Berlinale of a film showing in a Berlin prison about a young girl who has not been dealt the best cards in life. Liv Stroud went behind bars to find out more.
'War in Ukraine is like WWI but with drones,' says foreign fighter
Bjørn from the Faroe Islands used to be a fisherman, but now he is "Viking" and fighting in the Ukrainian foreign legion. He told Euronews about the training, the reality at the front, how he got injured and why he wants to continue to fight.
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