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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.

Europe News

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.

Health news

Germany stops requiring COVID-19 vaccination for members of military

The vaccine mandate had been in place since 2021.

Europe News

Germany and France agree Ukraine may strike Russian military targets

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would not prohibit Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets, saying Ukraine "is allowed to defend itself."

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Travel News

Germany’s new work permit lets you job seek for a year

The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job.

Business

Euroviews. Europe's energy sector: Keep the ambition, strengthen cooperation

Let's implement what has been decided in the current mandate, give more visibility to economic actors, strengthen Europe's competitiveness and ensure a fair transition for all citizens, Christine Goubet-Milhaud and Kerstin Andreae write.

Business

Sweet deal as Haribo plans multi-million investment in German factory

The sweetmaker will invest in a plant in the north west of Germany to produce Maoam and fruit gum products, says Handelsblatt newspaper.

Business

ABN Amro buys German bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe

Dutch lender ABN Amro announced on Tuesday that it would buy the private German bank Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL) from the Chinese conglomerate Fosun.

Germany

Macron urges Europeans to 'wake up' against rise of far right

On his state visit to Germany, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europeans to "wake up" and resist the growing influence of far-right parties, criticising countries that accept EU funds but undermine democratic principles.

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Could Germany's new far-left party charm AfD's voters in EU elections?

A newcomer to German politics, BSW was formed in January of this year but has already won its first victory in the right-wing hotspot, Thuringia. Experts predict that the party could seduce far-right voters in upcoming European elections.

Ukraine

West should rethink restrictions on weapons for Ukraine: NATO chief

"By having too many restrictions we are tying one hand of the Ukrainian armed forces on their back," said NATO's Secretary-General.

Europe News

Macron pays Germany a state visit for the first time in 24 years

Germany and France, the EU's largest economies, have long been seen as the driving force of European integration, despite occasional policy differences.

Germany

German police arrest 2 men for plotting knife attack at synagogue

German police said on Friday they have arrested two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in Heidelberg.

Europe News

Scholz against far-right support for next European Commission chief

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned that the next president of the European Commission shouldn't seek support from far-right parties.

Earth News

Franco-German push call for growth strategy on energy transition

Paris and Berlin are offering support to the upcoming EU executive to address competitiveness challenges.

Economy

Experts warn of a housing gap as construction slows in Germany

The number of new apartments completed annually has hardly changed since 2021, dramatically missing government targets.

Business

Eurozone business activity up the most in a year: Is a recovery here?

Private sector activity in the Eurozone grew at the fastest pace in a year in May. Germany's services and manufacturing sectors exceeded expectations, while France's services sector slowed.

Europe News

Germany far-right 'Reichsbürger' coup plot trial begins

The self-declared Prince Heinrich XIII, a judge and ex-military officers allegedly planned to violently topple the German government.

World News

Severe flooding wreaks havoc across northern Europe

Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall has inundated Voeren and Liège in Belgium, as well as parts of France and Germany.

Europe News

Olaf Scholz assures state of Saarland of government's 'solidarity'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have burst their banks and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rainfall.

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