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Germany's Olaf Scholz faces pressure to drop re-election campaign

Members of the German chancellor's Social Democratic Party are increasingly speculating that Scholz's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, is a more popular choice to lead the country.

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German architecture prize rescinded for British pro-Palestinian artist

The Schelling Architecture Foundation has refused to award the winner of its top prize because they signed a letter pledging to boycott Israeli institutions.

Business

Thyssenkrupp's steel division sees valuation slump

The unit has suffered from rocky economic conditions, fierce competition from Asian manufacturers, and a pressure to decarbonise.

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Damage to underwater cables was 'sabotage', German minister says

Two underwater fibre-optic communications cables running between Finland and Germany were discovered cut on Monday, an incident both countries said was under investigation.

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Finland and Germany discover severed data cable through Baltic Sea

In a joint statement, the two countries said the damage comes at a time that “our European security is not only under threat from Russia‘s war of aggression against Ukraine, but also from hybrid warfare by malicious actors.”

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Russian opposition figures march against Putin in Berlin

Prominent Russian opposition figures led a march of at least 1,000 people in central Berlin on Sunday, against President Putin and his war in Ukraine

Earth News

Three big European countries rely on gas - and plan to use more

Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany.

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Scholz calls for peace in Ukraine in phone call with Putin

For the first time in two years, the German chancellor directly spoke with the Russian president.

Europe in Motion

Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular in the EU

Alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer production in the EU jumped by 13% from 2022 to 2023, while the share of traditional brews declined. How large is the gap now?

Cinema

Todd Haynes named as Jury President of 75th Berlin Film Festival

US director Todd Haynes ('Far From Heaven', 'Carol', 'May December') will be president of the international jury of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.

Economy

Germany warns ports against accepting Russian gas shipments

Germany's economic ministry has warned the Deutsche Energy terminal of a planned shipment expected to arrive at the Brunsbüttel facility, according to a report.

Europe News

Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.

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German vice chancellor open to dialogue from left to right

As Germany prepares for its 2025 elections, Green Party’s Robert Habeck said he is open to talks with all parties for possible post-election coalitions.

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It's too early to point finger over Spanish flooding-economy minister

Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s economy minister, commented on the recent protests in Valencia, saying that the number one priority is reconstruction, rather than blame apportionment.

Germany

German opposition politicians welcome snap-election news

German opposition leaders on Tuesday welcomed an expected confidence vote in the Bundestag on Dec. 16, following the collapse of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week.

Economy

Germany's economic sentiment falters as Trump's win casts shadow

Germany's economic sentiment dropped in November as internal political gridlock and Trump's election stoked concerns. The ZEW index fell from 13.1 to 7.1, with experts citing fears over Trump's tariffs and stalled reforms in Germany's coalition government.

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German MPs highlight China with Trump as president-elect

As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.

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Domestic political crises pose obstacles to Franco-German alliance

The German and French political crises and the economic challenges that come with them could weaken Franco-German leadership and affect the EU's ability to present a united front in key negotiations.

Germany

Carnival season starts with festivals in Cologne and Mainz

The Cologne Carnival officially begins on November 11 at 11:11 AM, but the heart of the festivities unfolds in the days leading up to Shrove Tuesday.

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Slackliners set world record at 2.5 km altitude

On a slackline stretched between two flying hot air balloons at a height of 2,500 metres, the two Germans Friedi Kuehne and Lukas Irmler broke a new world record on Saturday.