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The Brief from Brussels: MEPs threaten to block Turkey deal

This is The Brief from Brussels: a daily programme that brings you all the news and views which are making headlines in Europe’s de facto political…

Germany

German train attacker 'had psychological and drug problems'

A man suspected of killing a commuter with a knife at a railway station in Germany had psychological and drug problems, officials say. Three other

Business Series

ThyssenKrupp cuts profit forecasts amid steel glut

The fall in materials prices - particularly steel - has forced German industrial group Thyssenkrupp to cut its profit forecasts.

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German workers protest over China steel 'dumping'

German steel workers have protested outside the European Parliament over alleged dumping by China. They oppose China being declared a market economy

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Economy

German industrial output down more than expected in March

German industrial output was down by 1.3 percent in March but still strong for the period from January to March.

Culture news

Eurovision hopefuls line up for finals glory

Well, Europe is in the middle of a refugee crisis, has Greece wobbling and the euro under threat, faces a resurgent Russia in the east, and a

Germany

One dead after knife attack at German station

A man wielding a knife attacked passengers at Grafing, near Munich. Witnesses report shouts of "Allahu akbar"

Germany

One dead in 'terror' knife attack on passengers at German station

Reports from scene suggest attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" during rampage at Grafing near Munich

Economy

'Made in Germany' sees increased international demand

German industrial orders rose more than expected in March with a strong jump in demand from countries beyond the eurozone.

Sci-Tech

Kiel students take Tetris to a whole new level

It is one of the most successful, and most played, video games of all time, a simple concept that has proved to be of near-universal appeal and which

Germany

Merkel at centre of refugee row in rival Berlin rallies

Far-right and populist protesters marched through Berlin on Saturday to demand that Chancellor Angela Merkel step down for allowing more than a

Germany

Syrian refugee wants to change the world through pictures

Germany

Margot Honecker, widow of ex-East German leader, dies in Chile

Margot Honecker, the widow of the former East German leader Erich Honecker, has died aged 89 in Chile where she had been living for more than 20

Germany

Cologne attacks: Algerian man acquitted of attempted sexual assault

A Cologne court has acquitted a 26-year-old Algerian man of a charge of attempted sexual assault on a woman during the German city’s New Year’s

Economy

Tussle over 500 euro notes ends with slow phasing out

The European Central Bank will stop issuing 500 euro notes on concerns over use by terrorists and criminals, but they will be phased out only from 2018 due to resistance from Germany.

My Europe Series

A place to call home? The challenge of integrating Europe's migrants

The migrant crisis has brought scores of refugees and asylum seekers to Europe. But what happens after they arrive in the EU? Adjusting to local life

Culture news

Manga fan Jamie-Lee to sing for Germany at Eurovision Contest

The Eurovision song contest is drawing near and 18-year Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is getting ready to represent Germany in the event, that will be broadcast

World News

Europe responds to Syria's spiralling crisis

In Berlin, the German and French foreign ministers are meeting UN envoy Staffan de Mistura and Riad Hijab from the Syrian opposition.

World News

Germany to legalise medicinal marijuana

Germany is to legalise "cannabis":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_cannabis for medical purposes early next year, according to health minister Hermann Gröhe.

Sport

Atletico Madrid reach Champions League final again

Atletico Madrid have reached the final of the Champions League for a second time in three season despite losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich in their