Covid-19

Germany warns local coronavirus outbreaks are 'mostly connected with celebrations'

Health Minister Jens Spahn has warned stricter event bans could be put in place in Germany amid a rise in coronavirus outbreaks.

Health

Coronavirus: How to do social distancing in Germany

People in Germany have been told to avoid going outside for non-essential trips and to reduce social contact. How should you do it?

Health

Coronavirus in Germany: 'Children should not be cared for by grandparents'

As the coronavirus situation in Germany worsens, experts are advising parents to think about alternative childcare and for everyone to do some social distancing.

Immigration

Facebook to meet gov on Internet hate-mongering

Update: Facebook on Thursday accepted an invitation from Germany's justice minister to discuss doing more to purge the social network of racist posts after widespread complaints from users.

social

Academic makes Twitter splash saying 'Nein'

Former Ivy League professor of German Eric Jarosinski has become a Twitter phenomenon developing a huge social media following thanks in no small part to saying no in German.

Elections

Social justice 'key issue' for German voters

Most Germans regard social justice and fairness as the most important issue for Germany's upcoming general election, a recent poll revealed – something the centre-left opposition is hoping to use to unseat Chancellor Merkel.

European Union

Germany lags Europe in social equality survey

A new survey comparing social equality in the European Union has ranked German society near the bottom due to poor educational and job opportunities, as well as widespread gender and generational disparity.