Germany

Tech News

Ban it or build it? Europe’s dilemma over social media

France’s under-15 social media ban has already fallen in court, and Australia’s is now on trial. Meanwhile, a new European coalition is betting on a different fix: build better platforms.

5 November 2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Crises have taken their classrooms. But education cannot wait

"Today, the education of 258 million school-aged children worldwide is disrupted by crises," says Reem Alabali Radovan, Germany's Minister for Development in an exclusive op-ed for Euronews. That is why Germany is providing €20 million in funding for education in emergencies over the coming years.

5 November 2026

Culture news

A forgotten chapter of Auschwitz: Alice Brauner on making 'Block 10'

Few people know about a dark chapter in history where hundreds of Jewish women were used as test subjects at Auschwitz. Berlin-based film-maker Alice Brauner spoke to Euronews about documenting the story.

5 November 2026

Business

BMW profits fall as carmaker warns of possible 2026 loss in car divisi

BMW on Wednesday reported a fall in profits the day after issuing its second profit warning of the year as Chinese competition shakes the global car industry.

4 November 2026

Earth News

Cold showers: A rewarding way to cut your emissions?

Making this small change to your daily routine could be as impactful as recycling.

4 November 2026

Tech News

German MPs and ministers warned iPhones have been targeted by spyware

Those affected have been told to treat their phones as compromised, but it is not yet known who is behind the attack or how many people were hit.

2 November 2026

No Comment

Looted shops, burning barricades as riots erupt in Frankfurt

Police remained on the streets of Frankfurt on Sunday after rioting and looting broke out following youth demonstrations, leaving shopfronts smashed, fires burning and several people injured.

1 November 2026

No Comment

Flags, banners and chants at youth protest in Berlin

Hundreds of young demonstrators gathered outside Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the “GenZ regelt!” movement called for nationwide protests against political and social issues, in solidarity with student demonstrations across Europe.

1 November 2026

Europe News

Euroviews. Kärcher boss: Less red tape, more action for Germany and Europe

Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a 'perfect storm' and calls for a fitness plan for Germany and Europe.

31 October 2026

Business

Volkswagen posts €5.8 billion loss as Chinese competition bites

Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen said on Thursday it had made a €5.8 billion loss in the third quarter, as it struggles with intense Chinese competition.

29 October 2026

Business

Mercedes-Benz cuts 2026 profit outlook amid China market struggles

Mercedes-Benz now expects its 2026 core profit to remain flat at €5.8 billion, abandoning its earlier forecast of 15% growth, further signaling the severe structural crisis threatening Germany's automotive industry.

27 October 2026

Business

German business confidence rises in October despite economic risks

Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose in October, driven by stronger manufacturing confidence, although higher energy prices and interest rates continue to pose risks to the economic recovery.

26 October 2026

Culture news

The sound of unity: Greco-German choir collaboration enthrals Berlin

Thirty-eight students from the Chios Music School joined forces with choirs and ensembles from Berlin’s Song Academy as part of German Unity Day.

25 October 2026

Europe News

Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Germany

A fire broke out at the Eagle's Nest, Adolf Hitler's former mountain retreat in southern Germany. Police say a suspect has been detained, and around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze.

24 October 2026

Europe News

Major fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat in Bavaria

The building, completed in 1938, was designed to be used as a retreat for Nazi officials, although it was rarely used by Hitler himself.

24 October 2026

Sport

Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapse during training

A few weeks ago, sporting director Max Eberl said that Kompany, who reportedly needed help climbing stairs, had been struggling with both a viral infection and a hip injury.

23 October 2026

No Comment

Germany: Humanoid robots and AI supercomputers take centre stage in Berlin

Humanoid robots, intelligent machines and powerful supercomputers take centre stage at Nvidia's Berlin event. CEO Jensen Huang predicted a thriving AI economy in Europe.

22 October 2026

Europe News

Germany arrests Ukrainian suspected of spying for Russia

A Ukrainian national has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia. According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly gathered defence-related information.

22 October 2026

Europe News

Germany renews its hard stance on EU budget demanding billions in cuts

Germany is demanding deep cuts to the European Commission’s proposed EU budget and ruling out new common borrowing, setting up a bruising battle over how Europe funds Ukraine, defence and competitiveness.

21 October 2026

Europe News

Germany's far-right AfD party hit by mass email theft

It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised.

20 October 2026

Economy

German mortgage rates hit highest level since 2009

Mortgages in Germany are now at their most expensive since 2009, with the average rate on ten-year loans nearing 4.5%, according to broker Interhyp, as inflation fears stoked by the Iran war push up borrowing costs.

20 October 2026

Europe News

German police: Two men surrender after driving car into airport fence

In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow.

19 October 2026

Tech News

Europe's answer to Starlink: Who is building IRIS² and Germany's role

Who controls the satellites on which armies rely? Reports of Starlink limits in Ukraine highlight the question. The EU is building IRIS², a 348-satellite network with a Bremen manufacturer.

16 October 2026

No Comment

Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

Supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October, in solidarity with a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea.

14 October 2026

Europe News

How Germany is training medical staff to fight Ebola

With 9,000 infections and 4,000 deaths, Ebola continues to spread in eastern DR Congo. German experts are training local healthcare workers to treat patients safely and contain the virus.

14 October 2026

Travel News

A new night train will launch between Hamburg and Munich in 2027

Nox Mobility’s first night train will link Hamburg and Munich via Bremen and Augsburg, with individual private ‘suites’ for all passengers.

14 October 2026