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IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says - Reuters
IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says Reuters
April 11, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports - Reuters
German debt brake reform won't happen during current government term, Bild reports Reuters
April 11, 2026German transgender far-right extremist arrested in Czech Republic
German media reports say Marla-Svenja Liebich used to be a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.
April 10, 2026Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter - Reuters
Porsche deliveries tumble further in first quarter Reuters
April 10, 2026Germany suspends military approval for long stays abroad for men under 45
The requirement to obtain permission had gone largely unnoticed until a German newspaper reported on it.
April 8, 2026Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say - Reuters
Stellantis in advanced talks to develop Opel EV with China's Leapmotor, sources say Reuters
April 8, 2026Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says - Reuters
Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says Reuters
April 6, 2026German males under 45 may need military approval for long stays abroad
Under the law, travel approvals must generally be granted and it remains unclear how the rule would be enforced if breached.
April 4, 2026Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip
Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson, PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool set for squad overhaul, plus more.
April 3, 2026Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.
April 2, 2026German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher - Reuters
German institutes cut growth forecast as Iran war drives inflation higher Reuters
April 1, 2026Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia - Reuters
Soaring fuel prices drive German far-right calls for a turn back to Russia Reuters
March 31, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026How deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
Collien Fernandes has accused her ex-husband of spreading images of her online, but he has categorically denied it.
March 29, 2026How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military
Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.
March 27, 2026Volkswagen owner Porsche SE reports blow to 2025 earnings - Reuters
Volkswagen owner Porsche SE reports blow to 2025 earnings Reuters
March 26, 2026ECB's Nagel says April rate hike 'an option' - Reuters
ECB's Nagel says April rate hike 'an option' Reuters
March 26, 2026Germany's Henkel in $1.4 billion deal to acquire hair care brand Olaplex - Reuters
Germany's Henkel in $1.4 billion deal to acquire hair care brand Olaplex Reuters
March 26, 2026South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says - Reuters
South Korea, Germany exposed to rare earths shortage, Australia's Arafura says Reuters
March 25, 2026German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes and BMW's fossil-fuel cars - Reuters
German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes and BMW's fossil-fuel cars Reuters
March 23, 2026Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
March 23, 2026Volkswagen CEO tells newspaper German carmakers should look to Chinese planning - Reuters
Volkswagen CEO tells newspaper German carmakers should look to Chinese planning Reuters
March 21, 2026ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say - Reuters
ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say Reuters
March 20, 2026UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid - Reuters
UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid Reuters
March 18, 2026France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say - Reuters
France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 15, 2026German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.
March 14, 2026Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany's post-war conscience - Reuters
Habermas, the philosopher who shaped Germany's post-war conscience Reuters
March 14, 2026Germany's Merz says easing Russia sanctions is wrong - Reuters
Germany's Merz says easing Russia sanctions is wrong Reuters
March 13, 2026VW targets China comeback as first model with Xpeng starts mass production - Reuters
VW targets China comeback as first model with Xpeng starts mass production Reuters
March 13, 2026Deutsche Bank highlights private credit risks as portfolio grows - Reuters
Deutsche Bank highlights private credit risks as portfolio grows Reuters
March 12, 2026Tesla delivery slide may stretch to third year, some fear, as cash burn looms - Reuters
Tesla delivery slide may stretch to third year, some fear, as cash burn looms Reuters
March 11, 2026Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership
The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah's drones programme.
March 10, 2026Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end - Reuters
Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end Reuters
March 10, 2026Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
March 10, 2026How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? - Reuters
How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? Reuters
March 9, 2026Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor in German match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor in a German second division match as the referee was went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award.
March 9, 2026Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
March 6, 2026Germany pulls further troops out of Middle East - Reuters
Germany pulls further troops out of Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East - Reuters
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
February 27, 2026AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".
February 26, 2026German union says truce reached in dispute with Tesla - Reuters
German union says truce reached in dispute with Tesla Reuters
February 26, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li - Reuters
Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Reuters
February 25, 2026German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute - Reuters
German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute Reuters
February 24, 2026Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Germany's Merz hopes for relief after Trump tariff verdict but uncertainty lingers Reuters
February 21, 2026Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war - Reuters
Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war Reuters
February 21, 2026German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling - Reuters
German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling Reuters
February 20, 2026Maier's 'gold medal performance' in ski cross final
Germany's Daniela Maier claims gold in the women's ski cross big final. Maier was following a contentious bronze medal finish four years ago in Beijing.
February 20, 2026German business activity growth hits four-month high in February, PMI shows - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call - Reuters
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February 19, 2026