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Russia could hand others long-range weapons to strike West: Putin

It comes after NATO allies allowed Ukraine to use similar arms to strike targets deep within Russian territory.

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Far-right AfD local candidate stabbed in another Mannheim attack

A police officer was killed in another stabbing in the city in Germany's southwest.

Austria

Austria shuts down Danube for shipping as deadly floods spread

Flooding caused by torrential rain that killed five people in Germany over the weekend has spread across Austria and Hungary overnight Tuesday.

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Security is top priority for Germany as they prepare for Euro '24

Germany is increasing security measures in preparation for the European Football Championship, addressing a wide range of threats including terrorism, hooliganism and cybersecurity.

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Germany's Regensburg declares state of emergency due to floods

The death toll from the floods affecting a large area of southern Germany rose to four and authorities warned water could rise further in the coming days.

Germany

At least five dead in floods in southern Germany as crisis continues

Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend.

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Who will lead next EU Council?

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Tensions rise in Mannheim after policeman's deadly stabbing

Left-wing supporters accused AfD youth protesters of exploiting the policeman's death at the hands of a migrant for political gain.

Germany

Germany's head coach blasts public broadcaster for 'racist' survey

A survey of 1304 people by the country's public broadcaster ARD found that 21 per cent would prefer more players with white skin playing for Germany.

Germany

Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The attack took place during a Pax Europa event, an organisation which describes itself as informing the public about the dangers posed by the “increasing spread and influence of political Islam.”

Europe News

Firefighter killed as flooding continues in southern Germany

Bavaria’s state premier Markus Söder described the flooding as a "catastrophe" but praied cooperation between the police, fire service and Red Cross.

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Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited.

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Firefighter dies as heavy rains and flooding worsens in Germany

Flooding, high river levels and heavy rain led to the death of a firefighter and disrupted train travel in southern Germany on Sunday.

Belgium

Super Poll Q&A: Is EU-wide conservative coalition losing momentum?

The Euronews Super Polls foresee an election victory for the EPP, unprecedented growth for the ultraconservatives, and a slight increase for the socialists. Data suggest that crafting the future ruling coalition could turn out to be a political conundrum.

Europe News

Racist violence in Germany reaches record highs, support groups warn

Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and antisemitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence.

Europe News

Germany announces €500-million military aid package for Ukraine

Russia launched a fresh offensive in Kharkiv earlier this month, and Ukrainian military commanders reported a renewed build-up of Moscow troops in the north of the region on Thursday.

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Far-right parties aim to influence young voters through social media

Many populist or far-right parties want to attract the younger generation to join their elders and reject traditional parties.

Europe News

Right-wing violence in Germany reaches record highs over past decade

Violence against politicians has been dominating the headlines, but instances of everyday racism and anti-Semitic attacks are causing German victim advice centres to sound the alarm. Euronews travelled to Thuringia, a right-wing hotspot, to speak with a victim of neo-Nazi violence.

Business

Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia

Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands.

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AfD fears losing voters over latest Russia and China spy scandals

Recent investigations linking top AfD members to Beijing and Moscow have rattled the far-right party voting base in the run-up to the European elections in June, causing doubts about their dedication to the patriotic cause — one of their main talking points.