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Earth News

Major transport union to strike with climate activists in Germany

Transport is responsible for about a quarter of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Environment Agency.

Economy

Eurozone services rebound as manufacturing continues to contract

The economic fortunes of the Eurozone's two titans diverge: Germany faces challenges and continues to be under pressure, while France demonstrates signs of recovery.

Europe News

Euroviews. CSDDD at a crossroads: A defining moment for people and planet

The passage of CSDDD is not negotiable: it is an essential stride towards a more just, sustainable, and accountable future. The decision on this law is an opportunity for the EU to lead by example, setting a standard that resonates globally, Catherine Howarth writes.

Euronews Witness

Can Germany be neutral when it comes to the Gaza war?

Germany is divided over the war in Gaza amid an increase in reports of hate crimes against German Jews and members of the Arab community. How are the authorities responding? Euronews Correspondent Monica Pinna investigates for Euronews Witness.

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Europe News

EU deal on platform workers falls apart, pushing law into limbo

A group of member states blocked on Friday a law designed to improve the conditions of platform workers across the European Union, pushing the legislation to the brink of limbo.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy signs security agreements with Germany and France

Germany's Scholz has recently called on other European countries to step up aid to Ukraine.

Europe News

Euroviews. Scholz must not surrender to Lindner on the CSDDD

Every level of German society recognises this law is a key step towards a fairer and more sustainable world. It is unpopular with one party, run by a man who seems to be attempting to force his way into political relevance by creating needless controversy, Luisa Neubauer writes.

Germany

German minister says Europe needs British and French nuclear weapons

The escalating threat from Russia and potential US abandonment of NATO means Europe's security posture is being radically rethought.

Culture news

Researchers discovers possible 11,000-year-old Ice Age wall

Scientists hope that the discovery will give them a better understanding of the way of life at the time.

World News

German and Danish leaders launch construction of new ammunition plant

The factory will produce enough ammunition to satisfy the needs of Germany’s military and help the country’s partners in Europe.

World News

European leaders respond to Trump's comment on NATO and Russia

The diplomatic push came after Trump shocked many in Europe by appearing to invite Russia to invade any NATO member not spending enough on its own defense.

Business

German office property prices tumble as challenges loom for investors

Germany's office property market has seen a record drop in prices, coupled with disappointing returns for investors.

Germany

Berlin holds partial election rerun, two years after polling debacle

The German capital called up over half a million citizens to recast their ballot on Sunday.

Culture news

What is going on with Berlin Film Festival and far-right party AfD?

Directors of the Berlin Film Festival have U-turned and disinvited members of German far-right party AfD, in light of revelations over an alleged “masterplan” concerning mass deportation.

Earth News

German vacillation puts corporate sustainability law in doubt

The bloc’s largest member has said it won’t support the green supply-chains law, causing jitters in Brussels and Berlin.

Culture news

John Cage’s 639-year organ performance just changed chords

The piece, called “As Slow As Possible” by the late US composer John Cage, won’t finish until the year 2640. The next chord change is in 2 years.

Healthcare

Why Germany is facing a chronic shortage of doctors

In Germany, one in four doctors are leaving the profession. What is being done to nurse the healthcare system back to health?

Travel News

Lufthansa ground staff at major German airports to strike on Wednesday

Passengers will be informed of cancellations from 4pm today.

Germany

At least 150,000 gather in Berlin against the far-right

The massive crowd protested peacefully in front of parliament to show their anger at the resurgence of the far-right in Germany.

Work

Germany launches major 4-day workweek trial amid labour shortage

Germany is hoping that a shorter workweek will make workers more productive at a time when the country is experiencing a chronic labour shortage.

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