Romania Scholz in Bucharest to discuss Moldova's integration in the EU Romania, Germany and Moldova will discuss security, economy and energy in Bucharest. 03/04/2023
Germany King Charles III forges new ties with Germany in first state visit Charles became the first monarch to address the German parliament in a carefully calibrated effort by the UK government to mend frayed relations with its continental partners after Brexit 31/03/2023
Germany King Charles III: Ukraine war threatens European security King Charles III: Ukraine war threatens European security. His comments came during an historic address to the German Bundestag 30/03/2023
Germany Britain's King Charles III makes historic address to German Bundestag King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are on their first State visit, which began in Germany after the France leg of the trip was postponed. 30/03/2023
Germany King Charles attends banquet with German President Steinmeier King Charles marks first international visit as monarch with banquet in Berlin 30/03/2023
United Kingdom King Charles arrives in Berlin for first State visit Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were welcomed to Germany by President Steinmeier at the historic Brandenburg Gate. 29/03/2023
Europe News EU agrees to exempt e-fuels from 2035 ban on combustion-engine cars The exemption was included at the behest of Germany, which mounted a last-minute campaign to spare e-fuels from the 2035 ban. 28/03/2023
Europe News Italy and Poland oppose e-fuels deal struck by Brussels and Berlin The regulation on CO2 standards will be put to a final vote on Tuesday during a meeting of energy ministers. 27/03/2023
Travel News Germany: Travel chaos as unions ground all transport Airports, ports, trains, buses and subways are all being hit by the walkouts. 27/03/2023
World News Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row Berlin and the EU have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines. 25/03/2023
Culture news Germany vs Hungary in AI rap battle Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has found himself at the centre of the strangest rap battle ever... 24/03/2023
Europe News Is nuclear sustainable? EU countries are split but must decide soon France wants nuclear power to benefit from proposed advantages the EU wants to fast-track for clean tech. It is opposed by many countries, including Germany. 23/03/2023
Europe News 'We cannot go back on deals,' Metsola says amid e-fuels standoff Germany has blocked the final approval of a legislation that will impose a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions on new cars and vans sold after 2035. 23/03/2023
Culture news What killed Beethoven? New research finds cause of composer's death New research published in the journal Current Biology uses DNA sequencing to uncover that the great composer did not die from lead poisoning after all... 22/03/2023
Taiwan Taiwan and Germany to build ties on semi-conductors and research A German government minister is in Taiwan for two days of talks on education and research that could lead to closer ties on artificial intelligence and help her country tap the latest semi-conductor technology. 21/03/2023
Destinations Which cities can you reach in under five hours by train from London? Hop over to France, Belgium and the Netherlands with these quick train trips from London. 21/03/2023
Destinations When in Rome: The easiest (and hardest) European countries to move to Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat. 21/03/2023
Culture news ‘Hardcore yet wholesome’: Is audio erotica the porn of the future? Seen as more ethical and less heteronormative than mainstream porn, audio erotica is turning on women and non-binary folks in Europe and beyond. 18/03/2023
Europe News MEPs urge Metsola to intervene in standoff with Germany over e-fuels Germany is demanding an exemption for e-fuels in order to unblock a 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles. 16/03/2023
Turkey Turkish dissidents look ahead to the general elections in May Opposition parties hope to reverse many of President Erdogan’s signature policies and the crackdown on critical voices 16/03/2023