Germany

Merkel says Germany past peak of second COVID wave

“I can see a light shining at the end of the tunnel,” Merkel said, but she also urged Germans to be patient and warned against "false hopes."

04/02/2021

Germany

We may need COVID vaccines for 'many years to come', says Merkel

Merkel said the situation with COVID-19 is "similar to the flu vaccine, where you re-vaccinate against the new mutation of the virus every time".

02/02/2021

Germany

COVID-19: Germany tightens lockdown as Netherlands sets curfew

"The number of new infections has decreased. That gives us hope. But the virus mutation carries a great danger. Now is the time to prevent this danger," Chancellor Merkel said as she announced the new measures.

20/01/2021

Germany

Germany mulls further COVID restrictions over new variant fears

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting with regional leaders on Tuesday to discuss imposing stricter measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission.

19/01/2021

Germany

Armin Laschet elected new leader of Germany's CDU party

Saturday’s vote isn’t the final word on who will run as the center-right candidate for chancellor in Germany’s September 26 election, but Laschet will either run for chancellor or will have a big say in who does.

16/01/2021

My Europe Series

Who’s hoping to be the CDU’s new leader and Germany’s next chancellor?

These are the men competing to be the CDU's next leader. They could also be Angela Merkel's successor. Here's what you need to know about each of the hopefuls.

14/01/2021

Germany

Donald Trump's Twitter ban is 'problematic,' says Angela Merkel

Merkel's spokesman said social media platforms "bear great responsibility" for stopping disinformation and incitement of violence but that freedom of opinion was also of "elementary significance".

12/01/2021

World News

Belgium and Germany reach grim new milestones for COVID-19 deaths

Since the first COVID-19 related death was announced by China on January 11, 2020, the virus has claimed more than 1.9 million lives worldwide.

10/01/2021

Europe News

We should cherish Europe's democracy daily, says MEP after US violence

"The rule of law and democracy should not be taken as self-evident and easy but something that we have to cherish and respect every day," said Finnish MEP Miapetra Kumpula-Natri.

08/01/2021

Germany

Germany extends and tightens lockdown restrictions to January 31

At least 944 deaths were reported on Tuesday, taking Germany's official coronavirus death toll to 35,518.

05/01/2021

World News

2020 is over, thankfully. What does 2021 have in store?

Joe Biden is in, Angela Merkel is out, and the first lunar eclipse since 2019 will take place. What else is in the diary for 2021?

04/01/2021

World News

How successful was Germany's presidency of the European Union?

The presidency is now handed over to Portugal for the next six months.

31/12/2020

Europe News

How did Merkel fair in last German EU presidency under her leadership?

With Angela Merkel set to leave her position as German Chancellor next September, Euronews looks at how well she faired in the country's final six-month EU presidency under her stewardship.

22/12/2020

Germany

German government backs bill requiring security pledge on 5G network

The move is seen as a means of addressing public concerns over potential security risks posed by vendors for big infrastructure projects.

16/12/2020

Belgium

Euroviews. The rule of law deal that saved Angela Merkel’s legacy ǀ View

In spite of her longstanding support for Viktor Orbán, German Chancellor Angela Merkel may have preserved her legacy after Poland and Hungary ended their blockade of the EU's historic budget.

13/12/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson snubbed by Merkel and Macron after requesting calls

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have until Sunday to reach a deal after Brexit trade deal talks stalled.

11/12/2020

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Brexit talks stuck as EU budget finally moves forward

It wasn't all doom and gloom this week for EU negotiations.

11/12/2020

Germany

Coronavirus: Last orders for Germany's makeshift mulled wine stands?

Some cities in Germany have already banned makeshift Glühwein stands and with growing calls for a tighter pre-Christmas lockdown, last orders could be around the corner for the rest.

10/12/2020

Germany

Germany sets general election date and an end to the Merkel era

Angela Merkel is the second longest-serving German chancellor.

09/12/2020

Germany

Merkel calls for new restrictions across Germany to curb COVID cases

The German Chancellor backs scientists' recommendations for tighter lockdown measures.

09/12/2020