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German coach travel border checks are illegal, ECJ rules

The European Court of Justice rules German coach travel border checks are illegal and in contravention of the Schengen Agreement.

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Secret samaritan Santa donates gold bars to local German nonprofits

One unidentified donor has trumped all other secret Santa gifts this Christmas after donating bars of gold to not-for-profit organisations in a German seaside town

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Germany's AfD party releases 'White Christmas' calander

Germany's AfD party releases 'White Christmas' calander

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It's as real as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will ever get

It looked like a scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A street in a small town near Dortmund, Germany, had a ‘river’ of chocolate after a local factory spill.

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British PM Theresa May locked in car as she meets Angela Merkel

British Prime Minister Theresa May momentarily locked in her car while German Chancellor Angela Merkel awaits to welcome her.

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Raw Politics: Is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer Angela Merkel 2.0?

Is the new leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK), a 'mini-Merkel' or an Angela Merkel clone?

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Euroviews. AKK's election - no cause for Macron and the EU to celebrate | View

Macron and others made a mistake in looking to Germany as a driving force for reform, which is unlikely to change under a new conservative party leader for the foreseeable future.

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Experts: "Kramp-Karrenbauer's election should reassure Europe"

Analysts in Brussels comment on Merkel's successor as party chairwoman

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CDU: New leader to review Merkel's migration policies

CDU: New leader to review Merkel's migration policies

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Marching band parades giant Christmas cake at German Christmas market

A giant Christmas cake was unveiled in Dresden on Saturday as part of the German city's 25th annual 'Stollenfest'.

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German town transforms its traffic lights into Elvis lights

To commemorate the "Love me Tender" singer's link to Friedberg, located north of Frankfurt, local authorities have transformed three traffic lights into Elvis lights.

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Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer elected as new leader of Germany's CDU

The Christian Democratic Union party has elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer as party leader, marking the start of a new era for Germany’s ruling party.

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CDU to choose new party leader

A new era begins in Germany as Angela Merkel steps down as leader of the Christian Democrats party. The party will vote today on who replaces Merkel - putting them on track to be in the race to become the next Chancellor of the country in 2021.

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German zoo releases new footage of polar bear cub

Berlin Zoo released new footage of a six day old polar bear cup, snuggled up in mother Tonja's fur.

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The Nazi honeypot dividing Germany | #TheCube

A German website has caused controversy in Germany after taking data of possible extremists by using a mask and then exposing them.

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Who is Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer? Could she be the new Merkel?

Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer is one vote away from reaching the top of German politics. She is one of the favourites to take over as the leader of the Christian Democratic Union, putting her on track to become the next chancellor when Angela Merkel retires.

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Raw Politics: Angela Merkel's "sh**storm" moment

German Chancellor Angela Markel caused a stir by using a swear word.

France

Should the EU take France's seat on the UN Security Council?

Germany wants the EU to have a bigger say in the biggest decisions in international politics.

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Dresden opens its famous Christmas market

Germany's oldest Christmas market gets the taste buds tingling

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CDU politicians stir controversy with asylum, gay marriage remarks

Two high ranking members of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party made controversial comments on immigration and gay marriage.

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