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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?

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries saw rents and house prices rise?

Houses in Hungary and Estonia tripled in price from the last quarter of 2024 to 2010 — and rents are going up too.

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Five ways to keep yourself safe when travelling to the US

As the number of German visitors to America drops, here are some steps to ensure your digital security and personal safety.

Germany

Merz's Taurus to Ukraine pitch sparks support abroad, caution at home

European allies cheered the CDU leader's announcement, while a key would-be coalition partner appeared to try to argue against the suggestion.

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Germany's Sorbian minority prepares traditional Easter eggs

Modern-day Sorbs are descended from Slavic tribes in Central and Eastern Europe who settled in Germany some 1,500 years ago.

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Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'.

Green News

Inside the NGO taking on the biggest greenwashers in Germany

For three years, DUH has been taking companies to court for dubious advertising claims about climate neutrality.

Economy

Germany’s economy expected to stagnate as Trump's tariffs hit

US tariffs, especially on metals such as steel and aluminium, could particularly impact Germany's economic growth this year.

Europe News

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.

Europeans' Stories

Green steel as a lifeline? EU Commission protects metal industry

Europe's steelworkers are furious. They are afraid for their jobs. Is there still a future for Europe's heavy industry? Yes, says the European Commission - and presents a rescue plan.

Europe News

Germany's CDU and SPD reach deal on new coalition government

The centre-right CDU and its sister party, CSU, have agreed on a joint coalition agreement with the centre-left SPD, which they plan to present on Wednesday afternoon.

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Lake Constance water level hits historic lows amid drought

Due to prolonged drought and reduced Alpine meltwater, Lake Constance’s water levels have dropped drastically, leaving harbours dry and boating nearly impossible.

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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.

Economy

German exports to the US grew in February as firms anticipated tariffs

The US was Germany's largest single trading partner last year, ahead of China. This marks the first time it has held this position in almost a decade.

Europe News

Ceremony commemorates 80th anniversary of Buchenwald camp liberation

Former German President Christian Wulff attended the commemoration event marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis’ Buchenwald concentration camp on Sunday.

Germany

Four foreign activists face deportation after Berlin university sit-in

Two Irish and one Polish national, and a US citizen, have appealed against an order asking them to leave Germany over their participation in a pro-Palestinian university protest.

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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?

Ukraine

German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked' but China disagrees

Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress.

Europe News

German coalition talks reach crucial next level

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