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Climate

Angry German farmers drive their tractors to Berlin over diesel tax

The government plans to cut tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, as it tries to plug a 17 billion euro hole in the country’s budget.

World News

Thousands of German restaurants may go under when VAT rises

"12,000 companies will not survive. They will either give up or go into insolvency," Ingrid Hartges of DEHOGA, the hotel and restaurant body, said.

Markets

Markets' week ahead: Energy stocks spark while luxury goods lose sheen

Euronews Business looks at how European stock markets are opening this week amidst business climate data from Germany and upcoming UK inflation numbers

Economy

German businesses feel gloomier about the next six months

Businesses across Germany have grown more pessimistic about the economic situation for the next six months.

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Moments

How much does a mulled wine cost at Europe’s Christmas markets?

From Budapest to Edinburgh, Europe’s Christmas markets are getting ‘outrageously’ expensive.

Destinations

Home or abroad? Here's where Europeans like to travel in winter

What’s the most popular winter destination among European tourists?

Germany

Prosecutors in Germany charge 27 in far-right coup plot

Nine of those suspects are accused of belonging to a terrorist organisation with the aim of 'doing away by force with the existing state order in Germany.'

Culture news

Lupita Nyong'o named as Jury President for 2024 Berlin Film Festival

The Academy Award-winning and Tony nominated Kenyan-Mexican actor will head the 2024 jury

Germany

Europe rallies against antisemitism

Throughout Europe, thousands of people have joined rallies to denounce antisemitism. Brussels and Berlin showed support towards the Jewish community on Sunday.

Moments

How snowy Finland keeps flights on track during winter

Helsinki Airport clears runway snow in just 11 minutes. Why can’t the UK and Germany always do the same?

wellbeing

This year's EU happiness index is out. Where does your country place?

The top spot has been held by Austria while German citizens are far less happy than before, according to new EU data.

Travel News

What’s the best - and worst - train station in Europe?

Travelling by train in 2024? These are the best stations for shops, services and waiting times.

Travel News

German train drivers announce 24-hour strike: Can you get a refund?

The action is over working hours and pay.

Economy

Will German manufacturers have to reduce production with orders down?

The latest industrial data from Germany has been released and shows a decline in manufacturing orders.

Economy

Germany and Spain see service sector growth despite wages challenge

Euronews Business looks at why the German services sector has performed better than expected in November and what’s holding the Spanish one back.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Krampus is coming - Have you been naughty?

Tonight is Krampusnacht (or Krampus Night) - the dark alternative to St Nicholas Day. Here’s why you should be very afraid.

Italy

Europe's far-right leaders gather in Italy to prepare for EU elections

Matteo Salvini, who is Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, hosted the conference in Florence under the slogan "Jobs, Security, Common Sense" on Sunday.

Germany

‘Sex noises’ interrupt Euro 2024 draw ceremony in German concert hall

UEFA have since said they are investigating the incident, which has been claimed by a British internet prankster.

World News

Europe confronts an increasingly transnational far-right threat

Movements that could once be tackled one government at a time are more and more able to connect with each other across borders – and Elon Musk's Twitter has given them a gift.

Economy

Lower inflation and wage growth in 2024? Here's S&P Global's outlook

Euronews Business spoke to chief EMEA economist, Sylvain Broyer, at S&P Global about the eurozone economic outlook for 2024.

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