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East German town bans future Holocaust memorial plaques

Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat

Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls

Close to Power, German Far Right Takes Aim at Theaters and Arts

German firms lift China investment as US outlays fall, IW study shows

German investigators find third drone, explosives after failed airport attack, media say

Third drone and suspected explosives uncovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport ignite security concerns across Europe.

New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought

Europe’s famed rivers are vanishing under drought, sparking transport upheaval and economic alarm.

Trump administration will buy back company's offshore wind leases off 3 states in a $1.2B deal

The Trump administration’s $1.2 billion buy‑back of German offshore wind leases marks a decisive shift away from U.S. wind development.

Manhunt underway for suspect with ‘Islamist’ ties after deadly Berlin Pride attack

A fatal vehicle ramming at Berlin Pride has resulted in the suspect's death and sparked government scrutiny over prior security intelligence failures.

German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured

German authorities have labeled a deadly van-ramming and knife attack at Berlin Pride as an Islamist terrorist operation.

One dead, 17 injured as car reportedly strikes crowd at Berlin LGBTQ event

A vehicular attack during a Berlin Pride event has left one person dead and multiple others injured, triggering an ongoing police manhunt.

Jurgen Klopp: Germany boss threatens to quit new job if media invade family's privacy

Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as the new head coach of the German men’s national team, while issuing a public warning regarding his family's privacy.

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is engaging with AfD voters as the party faces internal divisions ahead of a pivotal regional election.

This Is Why Volkswagen Group Is In Trouble Again

German automakers are facing a steep decline in Chinese market sales amid intensifying competition.

U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

A second U.S. citizen has been diagnosed with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and transferred to Germany for treatment.

Volkswagen sales plunge as German automaker lays out plan to slash number of brands

Volkswagen is planning a drastic overhaul, including cutting half its product lineup and thousands of jobs, amid plummeting sales and pressure in China.

German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients

A German doctor has been jailed after a Berlin trial concluded he murdered 15 of his patients.

Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements

Canada has selected Germany's TKMS to build a new submarine fleet in one of the nation's largest-ever procurement efforts.

Canada Picks German Type 212 Submarine For Badly Needed Fleet Renewal

Canada has selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp to provide a new fleet of Type 212 submarines following a competitive bidding process.

German World Cup fan breaks down in tears after being blown away by kindness of Americans

A German World Cup fan's emotional reaction to the hospitality of Americans has gone viral across social media.

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD party elects leaders

France’s Thales to Take Hit After Germany Scraps Frigate Program

Germany's decision to scrap the F126 frigate program triggers financial assessments for major defense firms including Thales, HENSOLDT, and Rheinmetall.

German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package in key breakthrough

The German ruling coalition has reached a breakthrough agreement on a comprehensive reform package designed to jump-start the national economy.

Germany charges Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Germany has officially brought charges against a Ukrainian national in connection with the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.

Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says

Germany's intelligence agency reports nearly 60,000 far-right extremists, alongside rising threats from leftwing terrorism and foreign espionage.

German lawyers: Ban on far-right AfD 'likely successful'

Legal experts suggest a ban on Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is likely to succeed.

Berlin is even worse equipped than Paris for Europe’s heatwave

Berlin's heatwave preparedness lags behind Paris amid soaring European temperatures

German financial regulator probes Zalando over €1.1bn deal disclosure

Zalando shares have slumped following a BaFin probe into the online retailer's disclosure of a €1.1bn deal.

Volkswagen weighs up to 100,000 job cuts, four plant closures in overhaul, sources say

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a massive overhaul involving up to 100,000 job cuts and the closure of four German plants.

Vatican says ‘nein’ to lay homilies in Germany

The Vatican has rejected a proposal from German bishops to allow laypeople and women to deliver homilies during Mass.