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Four jailed in Germany over Hamas weapons caches
Four men were jailed in Berlin on Wednesday for being part of a network that stored weapons for potential attacks in Europe under the direction of Palestinian militant group Hamas.
German court rejects landmark climate case against car giants
A German top court on Monday rejected a landmark climate case brought by environmentalists that had aimed to force auto giants BMW and Mercedes-Benz to stop selling combustion-engine cars from 2030.
Germany says Middle East war has 'nothing to do with NATO'
The war in the Middle East started by US-Israeli strikes on Iran has 'nothing to do with NATO' and is 'not NATO's war', German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's spokesman said Monday.
What you should know about the EU's plan to tap your savings
Europe is in great need of money and the EU's plan to get hold of it is to tap the trillions of euros of EU citizens' savings. But will it work?
Mideast war plunges German industry into crisis
Germany's energy-hungry industries are sounding the alarm about the devastating impacts of the Middle East war as companies battle problems from surging power costs to snarled supply chains.
Germany, Canada and Norway leaders hold Arctic security talks
German, Canadian and Norwegian leaders are meeting in the Norwegian Arctic on Friday to discuss the region's fragile security situation, against the backdrop of a large NATO exercise.
Germany to release oil reserves amid Mideast war
Germany will release part of its oil reserve as global energy costs soar as a result of the Middle East war, Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche said Wednesday.
Pollution exposure in Europe linked to mental health problems
Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.
Germany joins friendship treaty with Great Britain
The Bundestag has approved the friendship treaty between Germany and the UK that was agreed upon last year.
Google opens Berlin centre for 'AI development'
Google will open an AI centre in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the continent's stated aim to catch up with its rivals.
Inflation to hit eurozone as war in the Middle East disrupts energy flows
In the Middle East energy exports to Europe have been disrupted by the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran that has spilled into surrounding regions. Economic experts are predicting a spike in inflation.
Germany, France, UK ready to take 'defensive action' against Iran
France, Germany and the UK said Sunday they were ready to defend their interests and those of its allies in the Gulf if necessary by taking "defensive action" against Iran.
Germany orders worldwide recall of BMWs over fire risk
Germany's BMW must recall more than 330,000 cars worldwide because of concerns over a fire risk, the KBA transport regulator said Friday, ordering a second recall for the brand in less than a month.
Merz to outline EU position on tariffs to Trump on Tuesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will outline the EU's "coordinated position" on the latest US tariffs when he meets President Donald Trump in Washington next Tuesday, Berlin said.
German court rules intelligence service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now
A German court ruled on Thursday that the domestic intelligence agency cannot label the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group at this time.
What Merz’s Beijing trip means for trade and Germany-China relations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has wrapped up his first official visit to China. From a major Airbus deal to conversations about Ukraine, Taiwan and Europe’s growing trade imbalance, here’s a look at the issues raised in Beijing.
Germany plans war on organised crime with more asset seizures
Germany on Wednesday said it would crack down on organised crime by making it easier to seize the cash, luxury vehicles or properties of suspected criminals.
UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens are result of border control in digital age
New passport rules for British dual citizens reflect border control and citizenship in a digital age, writes Nando Sigona in The Conversation.
Germany's Chancellor Merz to visit China next week
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China next week for talks with President Xi Jinping centred on trade between the top EU economy and the Asian giant, Berlin said.
Germany moves troops out of Iraq citing Middle East 'tensions'
Germany is pulling troops out of northern Iraq due to 'escalating tensions in the Middle East,' as more and more signs point toward a looming US intervention in Iran.
'Made in Europe': New push to buy European causes splits in bloc
Everyone in Europe agrees the EU needs to rescue its industry but the bloc is split over how far it should push a 'Buy European' approach in order to do so.
German foreign minister attacks France over defence spending
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticised French defence spending on Monday, calling for Paris to do more to turn calls for European security sovereignty into concrete capabilities.
Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit
Ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit, Britain and the European Union must close ranks in an increasingly unstable world, their leaders said on Saturday.