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Merkel's CDU beaten into third place by anti-migrant AFD

Angela Merkel's CDU has lost out to the anti-migrant, anti-Islam AFD in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in north eastern Germany.

Germany

Merkel faces huge election test in Germany

The anti-migrant and anti-Islam Alternative fuer Deutschland (AFD) could perform better than Mrs Merkel's CDU in a state election in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

Germany

German right-wing party set to do well in regional vote

A nationalist, anti-immigration party looks set to perform strongly today (September 4) in a state election in the eastern German region where Chancellor Angela Merkel has her political…

Sport

David Rudisha and Caster Semenya shine in Berlin

Olympic champions David Rudisha and Caster Semenya were among the winners at the 75th ISTAF Berlin athletics meeting.

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Germany

Kurds hold mass rally in Cologne

They are angry about Turkey's military intervention in northern Syria and what they say is the Turkish president's "dictatorial behaviour".

Sport

German football legend Beckenbauer investigated over 2006 World Cup

Swiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings against German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and two former presidents of Germany’s football federation (DFB) in connection with its successful bid

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing 'wavering', British manufacturing rebounds

Manufacturing growth in the eurozone slowed in August partly due to the effect of the Brexit vote. The weaker pound boosting exports help UK manufacturing rebound.

Sport

Tearful Schweinsteiger plays final game for Germany

Bastian Schweinsteiger couldn’t hold back the tears as he was honoured before playing his final international game for Germany on Wednesday.

Economy

Deutsche Bank's boss calls for more cross-border bank mergers

The boss of Deutsche Bank has said there should be more cross-border bank mergers in Europe to counter "scattered regionalism".

Sci-Tech

The biggest consumer electronics fair hits Berlin

Berlin hosts the IFA, the biggest consumer electronics fair in Europe.

Germany

"Weimar Triangle" group to get second lease of life

Germany, Poland and France have vowed to kick-start the so-called “Weimar Triangle” group first formed 25 years ago after the end of the Cold War.

Germany

Germany could see 300,000 more refugees this year, says migration boss

The head of Germany’s Office for Migration and Refugees said that up to 300,000 more refugees could arrive in Germany this year.

Poland

Merkel calls Brexit a 'deep break' in EU integration

Angela Merkel has described Brexit as a “deep break” in the European Union’s history of integration.

Economy

Brexit vote effect cuts German business morale

There was a sharp deterioration in German business morale in August and expectations declined the most in sectors with relatively strong ties to the UK market.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Quake rocks Italy

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round up of the top stories from across Europe.

Europe News

Germany unveils civil defence plan

The German government on Wednesday unveiled its first civil defence plan since the end of the Cold War, which include advice to stockpile key supplies in the event of a terror…

Economy

Exports keep Germany economic growth strong

Trade was the biggest factor in Germany's economy growing by 0.4 percent between April and June. as exports rose 1.2 percent. State spending and private consumption also contributed.

Germany

Merkel tells Germany's Turkish community to show 'loyalty'

Chancellor Angela Merkel is calling on Germany’s Turkish community to show loyalty to the country.

Europe News

European Brexit tour begins for Angela Merkel

After a symbolic summit in Ventotene, the German Chancellor visits six cities in six days to meet 15 EU leaders and one prince.

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Germany and France fear smart phone apps like Telegram aid terrorists

In an attempt to identify potentially dangerous jihadists, Germany and France have called for Europe wide rules that would limit the use of encrypted communications.