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NATO 'needs to do more' against Putin: German defence minister

"One thing is certain: the current situation means we need to do more together," German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said while visiting NATO troops in Lithuania.

Germany

'Sabotage' disrupts train travel in northern Germany

Trains in northern Germany were interrupted for nearly 3 hours on Saturday morning, while strikes in the UK have halted 80% of services.

Europe News

Germany faces EU scrutiny over €200 billion scheme to curb gas prices

EU officials worry the massive borrowing could have a negative impact on fair competition in the single market.

Germany

Merkel wins award for Germany's open door policy to refugees

"By helping more than one million refugees to survive and rebuild, Angela Merkel has shown great moral and political courage."

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Poland

Poland formally demands €1.3 trillion from Germany in WWII reparations

An official note will be handed to Germany's foreign minister in Warsaw on Tuesday.

World News

Energy: The self-sufficient German town that gives back to the grid

Locals in the German town of Feldheim have worked together combining green and renewable energies to make their town entirely energy auto sufficient.

Germany

Turkish president Erdoğan sues German MP over 'little sewer rat' slur

Wolfgang Kubicki, an FDP lawmaker, has said he is unconcerned about the lawsuit.

Europe News

EU approves mandatory energy savings and cap on company revenues

EU energy ministers approved on Friday a plan of power savings, a cap on excess market revenues and a levy on surplus profits.

Poland

Mass fish die-off in Germany-Poland river is blamed on golden algae

The thousands of fish deaths in August sparked a political row between Poland and Germany,

Travel News

German Christmas markets are being asked to dim the lights this year

Switching off Christmas lights could help save energy as well as protect the environment, nonprofit Deutsche Umwelthilfe says.

Europe News

Germany to spend €200 billion to tackle high energy prices

Germany is paying a high price for its dependence on Russian gas, which accounted for 55% of its gas imports before the war in Ukraine.

The Cube

Debunked: German army will not be patrolling streets from 1 October

Social media users have falsely claimed that the country's military have been given new or expanded powers.

Germany

German woman charged with crimes against humanity and IS membership

Prosecutors say the suspect kept a Yazidi slave at her home after fleeing to join the so-called Islamic State group.

Europe News

German population hits a record 84 million due to Ukraine refugees

The influx of Ukrainian refugees to Germany has pushed the country's population to a new all-time high of more than 84 million, the German Federal Statistical Office said on Tuesday.

Earth News

Energy crisis will speed up green transition, says renewables chief

Ukraine crisis will speed energy transition in mid-term, says renewables agency chief

Europe News

Russia and Germany to fall into recession as economic outlook darkens

The eurozone will expand by just 0.3% in 2023 but could fare much worse if the energy crisis further deteriorates.

My Europe Series

Is democracy failing Berliners over controversial housing referendum?

In a September 2021 referendum, Berliners voted for housing to be seized from so-called mega landlords. A year on, it's still not happened.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Russia mobilises and possible new sanctions discussed

State of the Union is our weekly show from Brussels to bring you the top stories of the week.

Germany

German government nationalises Uniper to secure energy supply

Berlin has announced a deal to inject 8 billion euros into the country's biggest importer of Russian gas, nationalising Uniper in a move to control its energy supply.

My Europe Series

Five ways a groundbreaking €9 rail pass changed Germany

It's been hailed a success and won admirers across Europe, but how did Germany's summer-long €9 rail pass change the country?

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