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Macron urges Germany to step up at 'historic moment' for EU
France's President Emmanuel Macron urged Germany to take on the mantle as a leading force reforming Europe at a "historic moment" for the bloc, hours before he was due to receive a key award Thursday for his efforts in boosting EU cohesion.
France and Germany pledge Eurozone reform plan by June
Germany and France on Saturday pledged to deliver a joint proposal to reform the eurozone in time for a leaders summit in June, despite their big differences on the future of the bloc.
Macron, Merkel promise EU reform roadmap by June
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday they would come up with a roadmap for a major shake-up of the European Union by June, despite resistance to Macron's ambitious reform agenda from smaller members of the bloc.
Dutch PM warns Macron, Merkel against dictating EU reforms
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday cautioned Berlin and Paris not to try to push through their ambitious EU reform plans against the will of other member states.
Merkel visit to Paris gives Macron chance to put EU reforms back on the table
Having finally secured her fourth term as Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel heads to France on Friday for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, who is eager to push ahead with EU overhauls.
Germany, France urge Russia to pressure Syria for 'immediate' ceasefire
The leaders of Germany and France urged Russia on Sunday to exert "maximum pressure" on Syria for an "immediate" implementation of a UN ceasefire in the war-ravaged country, Berlin said.
German and French spy chiefs plead for post-Brexit security cooperation
The heads of key British, French and German spy agencies warned on Friday that intelligence sharing and cooperation must continue even after Britain quits the European Union.
Germany 'must develop EU further' with France: foreign minister
Berlin must work with Paris to improve and deepen the European Union, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged as his Social Democrats weigh renewing a coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Europe brings on charm and blue skies to lure Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists are big spenders and with the numbers visiting Europe set to soar by nearly 70 percent over the next five years, the countries of the Old Continent are rolling out the red carpet to make the guests feel welcome.
Macron boosts Merkel ahead of key coalition vote
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his ambitious EU plans to reform the European Union need German backing, as Chancellor Angela Merkel gears up for a crucial vote on forming a new coalition government.
Iran regime opponents rally in France, Germany
Iranian regime opponents held small-scale demonstrations Saturday in France and Germany to show support for opposition groups who have held rallies inside their country in recent days.
France and Germany to unveil eurozone reforms by March
Germany and France will offer their joint vision for reforming the eurozone by March, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday, in an effort to bridge divisions over the future of the single currency.
Airbus chief warns of 'significant penalties' from bribery probes
Airbus CEO Tom Enders warned on Friday that the aircraft manufacturer could face "significant penalties" relating to ongoing corruption probes including one into the sale of fighter jets to Austria.
High-stakes election for Germany's long-term unemployed
Dozens of unemployed people troop into a church in the working-class Garath district of Duesseldorf, western Germany each Friday to load up on donated food, a small gesture towards those left by the wayside in a booming economy.
Oktoberfest 2017: World's biggest beer festival opens in Munich
The drinking has begun as wet weather and enhanced security did not dampen the spirits of beer enthusiasts at the 184th Oktoberfest which opened in Munich on Saturday.
As Germany ages, 'grey vote' has younger generations worried
Save for pensioners or invest in young people? It's one of the most prickly debates across Germany ahead of next week's election, and with voters over 60 making up the biggest share of the electorate, politicians are pulling out all the stops to charm retirees.
Merkel and Macron: the new power couple to shake up Europe
Freshly elected French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are the new power couple leading the charge against anti-European populists and trying to put the struggling EU back on track, analysts say.
France enshrines decision to close Germany border nuclear plant
The French government on Sunday published a decree for closing the country's oldest nuclear plant, fulfilling a campaign-trail pledge made by President Francois Hollande, who is now in the final weeks of office.
UK absent as EU leaders seek unity on 60th birthday
European Union leaders celebrated the 60th anniversary of the bloc's founding treaties at a special summit in Rome on Saturday in a symbolic show of unity despite Britain's looming departure.
German defence minister rejects Trump's claims, says Berlin owes no debt to NATO
German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday rejected US president Donald Trump's claim that Berlin owes NATO "vast sums of money" and must pay Washington more for defence.
French presidential candidate Macron to meet Merkel
France's centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in March, his team said Saturday.
France and Germany 'concerned' at Trump refugee ban
France and Germany are "concerned" over a number of decisions by US President Donald Trump, particularly his move to restrict refugee arrivals, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said on Saturday.
CCTV 'shows Berlin attacker fleeing through France'
CCTV footage confirms that the Berlin attacker transited France, according to a probe source.