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6 European countries lead the way with new biodiversity funding

Green groups say it’s an “okay start” but many more nations need to step up with finance for nature.

Europe News

Scholz criticised for hosting economic summit without key ministers

The German chancellor has been accused of using an economic summit as an election launchpad.

Economy

German consumer climate reaches 18-month high as income optimism rises

Germany's consumer confidence inched upwards in October, marking its most optimistic point since April 2022, though challenges continue to weigh on sentiment.

Germany

Could Berlin have saved Jamshid Sharmahd from execution in Iran?

Following the execution of the German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd, the German government has been accused of failing to do all it could to save him.

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Economy

How a Trump win could result in a billion euro trade war for Germany

An escalating trade war, which may occur if Donald Trump is re-elected for a second term as the US president, could mean a loss of billions for Germany’s economy, according to a report.

Business

Volkswagen set to close three German plants and cut thousands of jobs

Further talks are planned between Volkswagen and trade union leaders on Wednesday.

World News

What can Trump learn from Europe as he fights for Gen-Z voters?

National Rally and AfD, once unacceptable to young voters, have managed to reach them and win them over with savvy social media strategies.

India

Germany backs India-EU free trade agreement as Scholz visits New Delhi

Modi and Scholz held talks to strengthen India-Germany ties, signing agreements on defence, trade, and clean energy.

Culture news

Germany’s ‘Youth Word of the Year’ for 2024 has been announced

Every year, Germany selects their annual "Youth Word of the Year", which is voted for by youngsters around the country.

Business

Mercedes profit driven down as demand slows in Chinese market

The German automaker is pledging to cut costs through 'efficiency increases' after weak Chinese demand hits profits.

Europe News

German arms exports to Israel increase despite sales ban rumours

New figures show that Germany's export of arms to Israel have increased sharply from August onwards, with a much higher figure than was previously reported for the year thus far.

Economy

Eurozone business activity contracts again, but Germany improves

The eurozone's private sector activity contracted slightly in October, marking the second consecutive month of decline.

Europe News

Does Germany need to reform its pension system?

With politicians focussing on poverty in old age, many are calling on the German government to reform the pension system. But how serious really is the situation?

Business

Mercedes-Benz seeks to plug gap with own battery recycling factory

Mercedes is opening its own battery recycling plant in southern Germany, in an attempt to recover raw materials such as nickel, cobalt and lithium.

Business

Germany and UK take aim with 'landmark' deal to make artillery guns

The new defence agreement will bring jobs to the UK as the Labour government seeks to build closer ties with European allies.

Germany

Russian man charged over killing of two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany

The double murder in Bavaria allegedly saw the suspect lash out with a knife after an argument over the morality of Russia's ongoing full-scale invasion.

EuroVerify

Is Russia behind recent arson attacks in Europe?

Incidents in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the UK have led to suspicions that Moscow is trying to sabotage European countries for backing Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Europe News

Elon Musk accuses German magazine of encouraging his assassination

In an article arguing the tech billionaire is a threat to democracy in the US, Der Spiegel drew a parallel between the X owner and Nazi-era media mogul Alfred Hugenberg.

Germany

Order pizza, get cocaine: Düsseldorf pizzeria busted for drug scheme

The pizzeria manager and several other suspects were arrested, with police seizing drugs, weapons, and cash. The operation also uncovered two cannabis plantations.

Europe News

Berlin WWII sexual abuse memorial leads to international row

A Korean NGO says it will sue the German capital's district, which ordered the removal of a statue memorialising sexual abuse victims during World War II after calls from Japan.