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Germany drops restrictions on dual citizenship

The legislation will make people eligible for citizenship after five years in Germany, or three in case of “special integration accomplishments.”

Travel News

Flights cancelled at German airports due to ‘extreme’ conditions

Delays and cancellations snarled runways for several days.

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Germany approves legislation easing asylum seeker deportations

It remains to be seen how much difference the new rules will make, with deportations failing for a variety of reasons.

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German far-right party criticised over report of extremist meeting

The Alternative for Germany party has said it had no organisational or financial links to the event and that it wasn’t responsible for what was discussed during the meeting.

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Heavy snow and freezing rain disrupt transport in Northern Europe

Hundreds of flights cancelled in Frankfurt, as Oslo airport temporarily closes due to the weather. Other parts of Scandinavia face public transport delays and road closures.

World News

Severe winter weather causes chaos across northern Europe

Offiicials in several countries advised people to stay at home on Wednesday as severe weather caused chaos on the roads and disrupted public transport.

Mobility

You can now order a ‘driverless’ car to your doorstep

A German start-up has launched a remote electric car service in Las Vegas.

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Germany lays out ‘exercise scenario’ for a potential NATO-Russia war

The German Ministry of Defence has sketched out a vision of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could spillover into a NATO-wide conflict.

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Why are farmers in Germany protesting?

Euronews correspondent Liv Stroud heads to the German capital to speak with farmers protesting against the Bundestag's plan to do away with subsidies on diesel.

Economy

Germany's GDP shrank in 2023 as industries limped to end of year

Europe's biggest economy had a rough year: German GDP contracted by 0.3% in 2023, according to official data.

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Germany ready to help reduce tensions in disputed South China Sea

Speaking during a visit to the Philippines, the German foreign minister says the nation will support Asian coastal nations against China’s controversial actions.

Travel News

These European countries now have the world’s most powerful passports

Four European countries now share the top spot with Singapore.

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German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78

As a player, he reimagined the defender’s role in soccer and captained West Germany to the World Cup title in 1974. Darker moments came later.

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Huge surge in Germany asylum applications, up 51% last year

Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany during 2023.

Climate

Europe's floods fuelled by high sea temperatures and rising sea levels

El Nino, sea level rise and outdated defences have exposed European communities to devastating flooding.

Economy

German retail sales fall 2.5% weighed down by internet sales

German retail sales numbers dropped in November following internet and non-food sales being less than anticipated.

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Protesting farmers stop Germany's vice chancellor leaving ferry

An increasingly unpopular coalition government is facing demonstrations over plans to cut agricultural subsidies.

Earth News

Germany’s emissions fall to 70-year low as it moves away from coal

Germany’s emissions fell by 11% in 2023 compared with 2022. Here’s why it’s not all good news.

Economy

German inflation rises to 3.7% in December due to energy prices

Germany's inflation rate increased to 3.7% YoY in December, up from 3.2% in November, mainly due to a 4.1% rise in energy prices influenced by a government subsidy. Food inflation fell slightly. Excluding food and energy, core inflation was 3.5%. France also saw a slight uptick in inflation to 3.7%.

Destinations

Which European country will be most popular in 2024, according to AI?

From Bordeaux vineyards to the Norfolk Broads, AI predicts Europe’s most popular regions for 2024.

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