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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

Germany

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.

France

Euroviews. French anti-terror laws are robbing people of their freedom | View

By concentrating power in the hands of the [French] government - completely outside of the normal criminal justice system - administrative [anti-terrorist] control measures are open to abuse and discriminatory application, including toward Muslims.

Germany

Good news! GDPR 'doesn't ban letters to Santa'

Officials in Germany have stopped children from putting their Christmas wishes on a public tree

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80 years on - Remembering the 'Night of Broken Glass'

Germany and Austria leaders mark the 80th anniversary of the Kristallnacht, the ‘night of broken glass’ at a Berlin Synagogue

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Who is Manfred Weber, the man in line for the EU's top job?

Candidacies for the European Commission presidency are starting to be announced. But who will take the top job?

Germany

Liz Fekete: the far-right "very adept at using the free speech issue"

In an exclusive interview, Euronews speaks to Liz Fekete, Director of the Institute of Race Relations about the rise of the far-right.

Germany

Former Nazi guard, 94, goes on trial in juvenile court

A 94-year-old former Nazi guard goes on trial today in Germany. Charged with aiding and abetting the murder of several hundred concentration camp prisoners during the Second World War, he faces 15 years in prison. As he was under 21 at the time, the former SS guard will be tried in a juvenile court.

Germany

German state Hesse finally abolishes death penalty

A region in Germany has this week formally abolished the death penalty and with it fixed a quirk of history.

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Paris Pumpkin Penalty! Footballers get into Halloween spirit

Stars at French football giants Paris Saint Germain got the fright of their lives as the club got into the Halloween spirit.

France

A century after the end of WW1, munitions are still being cleared

100 years after World War One, bomb clearance specialists are still working meticulously to remove unexploded munitions.

Germany

Euroviews. Did Merkel’s handling of the migrant crisis seal her fate? | View

Euronews asks political analyst Leopold Traugott about what impact the news of Angela Merkel’s long goodbye will have on Germany and the rest of Europe.

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Europe briefing: Four stories to know about today

Here is our lunchtime round-up of the key stories around Europe.

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