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German downturn eases while French economy contracts sharply

Although both are in contraction territory, sentiment in the German economy is more optimistic.

Germany

German police swoop on suspected extremists 'plotting against state'

The so-called Reichsbürger movement has attracted growing support from different areas of the anti-government and far-right ecosystem.

Germany

German police raid properties of Hamas supporters across the country

Hundreds of German police officers searched 15 properties linked to members and supporters of Hamas on Thursday, after a recent ban on the activities of the Palestinian militant group.

Germany

Antisemitism clampdown in Germany as Muslims urged to condemn Hamas

Sensitivities towards the Israel Hamas war run high in Germany, owing to the country's perpetration of the Holocaust.

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Ukraine

European officials visit Kyiv to show ongoing support

On Ukraine's Day of Dignity and Freedom, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy linked the historic pro-democracy protests one decade ago to the current day, describing the 2013 demonstrations on Maiden Square as Ukraine's "first victory" in its war with Russia.

Economy

Why is Germany having a budget crisis and freezing spending?

Germany is currently embroiled in a budget crisis following an emergency spending freeze. Euronews Business looks at why Europe's biggest economy is in trouble.

Economy

German producer price index slides for fourth consecutive month

The German producer price index slides for fourth month in a row on the back of shrinking energy and metal prices.

Moments

How to visit Europe’s most magical Christmas markets by train

From London to Cologne and Prague, here’s how to embark on a multi-country Christmas market train trip this year.

Culture news

Why is a German publisher halting sale of Putin books by a journalist?

German journalist Hubert Seipel allegedly received at least €600,000 in offshore payments linked to Russian sources.

Germany

Scholz welcomes a 'difficult' Erdogan

This is the first visit to Germany by the Turkish president since 2020.

Germany

German police swoop on Hezbollah-supporting 'extremists'

Authorities are cracking down on supporters of Islamist groups after a rise in public antisemitism.

Economy

Why is Germany’s housebuilding industry collapsing?

Germany’s housebuilding industry is buckling under pressure from lagging and cancelled new orders and higher construction costs.

Germany

Germany gets serious about plans to make military 'fit for war'

The return of full-scale armed conflict to Europe has Germany dramatically reframing its security policy.

Business

German government's billion-euro support boosts Siemens Energy shares

Shares in Siemens Energy rose as much as 4.7% as sources revealed details of the agreement, which will be fully unveiled on Wednesday.

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Forces train in France, Germany doubles military aid

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

World News

German Chancellor pledges to protect Germany's Jews in the rise of anti-Semitism

The German Chancellor has pledged to protect Germany's Jews, in the face of rising anti-Semitism since the start, of the Israel-Hamas war.

Economy

Germany unveils costly new plan to cut electricity prices

The scheme is set to run for around five years and will likely cost up to €12 billion in its first year.

Business

German inflation at lowest level in two years

Germany’s Federal Statistical Office has published inflation figures for September, which come in at +3.8% compared with the same month last year.

Germany

Germany agrees on stricter measures to curb migration

The number of new asylum applications for the year to date was around 73% higher at the end of September than in the same period last year.

Germany

'Anne Frank' nursery name change causes anger in Germany

Organisers of protests because of the incident say that changing the name would be sending a "bad signal" at a time where "antisemitism and right-wing extremism are on the rise".

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