📰 Breaking News: News Archive for February 2026 | Latest Updates from Germany 2025

02 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- Where passengers in Germany are most affected by transport strikes on Monday
- Q&A: What are the rules in Germany for being late to work due to strikes?
- Where are smartphones banned in primary schools in Germany?
- Germany makes multiple arrests for illegal exports to Russia
- Will I ever pronounce German words like a native speaker?
03 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- Wintry weather hangs over northern Germany as more ice warnings issued
- How to watch the Winter Olympics in Germany
- When can German citizenship be revoked for statements against Israel?
- What does public health insurance really cover at the dentist in Germany?
- Germany has highest share of older workers in EU
04 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- How Brits who arrived in Germany before Brexit can get permanent residency
- Deutsche Bahn train conductor killed in shocking attack on regional train
- Which nationalities get the most EU Blue Cards and where do they go?
- Everything you need to know about Germany's famous Berlinale film festival
- How much can you sublet your apartment for in Germany?
- Merz heads to Gulf as Germany looks to ease reliance on the US
- German phrase of the day: Auf der Walz
- Germany rejects calls for World Cup boycott
05 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- Flights from Berlin airport cancelled due to black ice
- German government quietly freezes applications for integration courses
- Which roles are companies in Munich hiring for at the start of 2026?
- Germany claws back €59 million from Amazon over price controls
- How to watch the Six Nations Rugby in Germany in 2026
- Class action lawsuit could see Meta users in Germany owed €5,000
06 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- Freezing rain causes continued flight cancellations at Berlin Airport on Friday
- Germany wants eight percent of streaming revenue to go to local production
- OPINION: Merz really needs to talk Germany up or he'll hand the country to extremists
- Danone expands recall of infant formula batches in Europe
- German exports to US plunge as tariffs take toll
- The in demand jobs that make it easier to move to Germany
07 February
- What the mobility deal between the EU and India will mean for skilled workers
- Inside Germany: 'Fashion disaster' at the Olympics and snow sports closer to home
- UK to hike price of Electronic Travel Authorisation for foreign travellers
- UK confirms ETA price hike for European travellers as rules set to toughen
- UN expert warns of 'shrinking space' for free speech in Germany
- German parliament blocks seven staff after security review
- What do Europeans really think about immigration?
08 February
- Berlin's crumbling 'Russian houses' trapped in bureaucratic limbo
09 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- Where hospitals and schools in Germany will be hit by strikes this week
- Foul or musty? German city of Ulm seeks volunteers to sniff out mystery odours
- Why Germany’s tax system could be putting women off marriage
10 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- Majority of Germans see the US as 'a threat to world peace'
- German police investigate 'large scale' fraud in language and citizenship tests
- Everything you can borrow from a library in Germany
- 'You need patience': What it's like to get a residence permit in Germany
- Where passengers in Germany are affected by transport strikes on Wednesday
- 'Less than five percent' of domestic violence incidents in Germany reported
11 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- Passengers in Germany face disruption as Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew announce strike
- '4-hour queues': Europe's airlines and airports fear summer travel chaos
- Germany at risk of missing 2030 climate targets
- Bildungsurlaub: Why is Bavaria the only German state not to offer educational leave?
- The digital health apps covered by public health insurance in Germany
- Replacement for cash? How the new 'digital euro' would work for Europeans
- Germany deploys 5,000 police for Munich Security Conference
- Almost half of learner drivers in Germany fail theory test
12 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- Berlin Film Festival to open with a rallying cry 'to defend artistic freedom'
- Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany as Lufthansa staff strike
- 'Catastrophic effects': Why Germany is cutting integration courses for foreigners
- 'China shock': Germany struggles as key market turns business rival
- Germany's top regional food products and how to spot them in the supermarket
13 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- UPDATE: Flights resume at Cologne-Bonn airport after security incident
- 'Confusion': Why are some Brits in Germany struggling to get permanent residence?
- 'Less glamour, more content': Berlinale kicks off in German capital
- Four stories that might explain Germany’s problem with Valentine’s Day
- Germany's Merz urges US to repair ties with Europe
- LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Germany in 2026
14 February
- European debate over nuclear weapons gains pace
- German spy chief warns of Russian threat to local polls
- Inside Germany: Global security, bushtucker trials and the perfect Fasching costume
- Europe calls for US reset at security talks
- Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit
- Indian writer Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row
- 200,000 join Iran demonstration in Munich
16 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- Can my boss ban Carnival costumes at work in Germany?
- How Germany is increasing security on trains and in train stations
- Germany extends border controls another six months
- How to make The Local one of your preferred sources on Google
- How does Germany's highest income tax rate compare to other countries?
- German foreign minister attacks France over defence spending
- In pictures: Germany's Carnival floats take swipes at Putin, Trump and Epstein
- German word of the day: Mittelstand
17 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- 'Made in Europe': New push to buy European causes splits in bloc
- Will Germany ban social media for children?
- UPDATE: Where strikes will hit drivers and commuters across Germany this week
- 'German economy will not take off in 2026,' says chamber of commerce
- Work on Berlin–Hamburg railway delayed for weeks due to winter weather
- German word of the day: Nubbel
- Germany-US relations have been badly damaged but not beyond repair
18 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- German insurer Ergo plans to cut 1,000 jobs with AI inroads
- Dozens of film figures condemn Berlinale 'silence' on Gaza
- How to get around Hamburg during the transport strike on Wednesday
- How Muslims in Germany are celebrating Ramadan in 2026
- German Chancellor approves of social media ban for minors
- Deutsche Bahn's app and website hit by 'considerable' cyberattack
- ‘Short-sighted’: Cutting access to integration courses in Germany doesn't make sense
- How UK dual nationals in Europe can renounce British citizenship
- Why 1,200 Berlin students have to take a high school entrance exam
19 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- How to get around Frankfurt during the transport strike on Thursday
- 'Punished for having dual citizenship': Brits in Germany angry over UK passport rules
- In pictures: NATO troops storm Germany's Baltic coast in training exercise
- Everything that changes in Germany in March 2026
- Germany moves troops out of Iraq citing Middle East 'tensions'
- Is your flat search in Berlin realistic?
20 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- Germany's Merz seeks second wind at CDU party congress
- The latest transport strikes around Germany on Friday
- Majority of bilingual people in Germany mostly speak another language at home
- Can dual national Brits travel to UK without valid British passport after all?
- Germany's Chancellor Merz to visit China next week
- Eight German wines you have to try
21 February
- 'Stormy seas' of Gaza row overshadow Berlin film fest finale
- Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
- Inside Germany: Money back for Deutsche Bahn delays, the efficiency chancellor and aliens
- German broadcaster recalls correspondent over AI-generated images
- Werder Bremen cancel US tour citing 'political reasons'
- Trump tariffs ruling a 'strong signal' for trade rules, says German business
22 February
- UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens are result of border control in digital age
- AI revolution looms over Berlin film fest
23 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- Germany's 'TV tax' expected to rise in 2027
- Will Germany see widespread railway strikes in March?
- German business morale sees biggest rise in nearly a year
- The easiest (legal) way to get rid of bulky waste in Berlin
- German word of the day: Klamotten
24 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
- 'Inhumane': How Germany failed a group of Vietnamese nursing trainees
- How many of Berlin's nearly 40,000 naturalisations last year were rejected?
- Another widespread transport strike to bring travel chaos to Germany on Friday
- EU's EES biometric passport checks catch 4,000 over-stayers in first 4 months
- Is Germany really planning to let more asylum seekers enter the workforce?
25 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
- Germany's Merz meets Xi in China, seeking closer ties
- India expected to overtake Germany as world's third-largest economy
- 'False spring' arrives in Germany with temperatures up to 21C
- 'Helping people succeed': The German non‑profit offering free language lessons
- The essential guide for anyone who's just moved to Germany
- German cities see soaring number of naturalisations as CDU pushes for tighter rules
- Germany plans war on organised crime with more asset seizures
26 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
- UPDATE: Where in Germany passengers are affected by transport strikes on Friday and Saturday
- Five ways to show you’ve mastered Germany's unwritten social codes
- What Merz’s Beijing trip means for trade and Germany-China relations
- The new direct flights you can catch from Frankfurt this year
- What's on in Germany: Seven unmissable events this March
27 February
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
- German court rules intelligence service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now
- Major study reveals extent of racism in German authorities
- Guinea launches probe after nationals expelled from Germany
- Do you need travel insurance for the EU if you live in Germany?
- How the CDU aims to tighten Germany's citizenship rules in 2026
- German inflation unexpectedly slows in February
- Merz to outline EU position on tariffs to Trump on Tuesday
28 February
- Germany advises against Israel travel, Lufthansa cancels flights
- Germany orders worldwide recall of BMWs over fire risk
- Inside Germany: A very expensive palace and Miss Germany turns 99
- Culture, politics, food: What makes Europeans proud of their country?