Germany | Euronews

English

Business

Tesla's European sales slide amid Musk's political controversy

Elon Musk's involvement in politics may have weighed on Tesla's sales performance in Europe, with its share price sinking the most in the Magnificent Seven stocks this year.

Europe News

What's at stake for Europe after the German election?

With domestic problems and foreign policy crises looming large, the pressure is on to form a new government in Berlin.

Europe News

Germany's Merz ‘resolute and determined,' former EU chief Barroso says

Merz’s centre-right CDU emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s federal elections, winning 208 seats in the 630-seat German parliament.

Europe News

Merz: German government coalition talks between CDU and SPD to begin

The centre-right party's leader Friedrich Merz said CDU and SPD are to enter talks to form a coalition, one day after the German election on Sunday.

ADVERTISEMENT

Germany

Germany’s Merz aims to lead Europe with US involvement 'dwindling'

The centre-right CDU's leader has committed himself to taking a more active role in the bloc in the midst of what he says is declining transatlantic interest in Europe.

Markets

Euro strengthens, boosted by optimism over German election results

The German election may fuel optimism about potential fiscal policy reform, which is expected to revitalise Europe's largest economy. The euro and the DAX could strengthen further amid the projected result.

Europe News

German chancellor candidates react to exit polls in Sunday's election

German chancellor candidates have spoken publicly to their supporters after exit polls came out indicating the results of the country’s snap federal election.

Europe News

Who won and who lost in German federal elections: Four key takeaways

Germany's election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and uncertainty for the minnows on the cards. Will CDU's Merz be able to form a coalition until Easter?

Germany

It's time to rev up Germany's economic engine

Without decisive action, Germany risks stagnation. But with the right reforms, the country can repair and rev up its stuttering economic engine, Alex Roth writes.

Europe News

How does Germany’s electoral system work and what changes this year?

Sunday’s crunch vote is a first test for a recently reformed electoral law.

Europe News

Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany

German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout.

Cinema

Berlinale 2025: Golden Bear goes to Norwegian Film ‘Dreams (Sex Love)’

Against the backdrop of the general elections in Germany tomorrow, Berlin celebrates a new Golden Bear winner, capping off an edition that was significantly less controversial than last year’s. Here’s the full rundown.

Europe News

Suspect in Berlin stabbing attack is Syrian refugee, police say

The attack took place two days before snap parliamentary elections in Germany in which migration has become a top issue, pushed to the forefront by five deadly attacks involving immigrants over the past nine months.

Europe News

Germany's Scholz, Merz rally in final days ahead of federal election

As Sunday’s snap federal election nears, political parties are intensifying their efforts in the final stretch to drum up support.

Europe News

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's chancellor?

The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap election.

Europe News

Man stabbed at Holocaust memorial in Berlin

A man has been seriously injured after being stabbed at Berlin's Holocaust memorial, while an 18-year-old Russian citizen was arrested in Brandenburg for planning an attack on the Israeli embassy.

Europe News

German election: Voters in Cologne prepare to cast their ballots

Germans are about to head to the polls on Sunday after a high-stakes campaign centred on the economy and immigration. Euronews spoke to residents of Cologne about their expectations.

Germany

German expats slam electoral rules after postal delays hinder voting

Issues with mail-in voting have stopped members of the German diaspora from casting a ballot in Sunday’s crucial federal election.

Economy

Manufacturing sector in France sees lowest fall since May 2024

Although France’s manufacturing sector suffered in February, the UK’s services sector saw growth this month, with Germany’s manufacturing PMI hitting its highest reading in 24 months as well.

Culture news

What a piece of art is a sandal? Birkenstock in legal German battle

Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no.