German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz’s party

Germany’s parliament has approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, the latest instalment in a bumpy first seven months…

German mayor fights for life after being repeatedly stabbed at her home a week after being elected

A newly elected German mayor is fighting for her life today after being repeatedly stabbed at her home – with police taking her teenage adopted son and daughter away for…

German economy shrank by 0.3% in second quarter in worse showing than initially thought

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German court suspends diesel scandal trial of former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn

A German court has suspended proceedings in the trial of former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, who has been charged with fraud and market manipulation in connection with Volkswagen’s use of…

German drinks enthusiasts create most Scottish drink ever as they mature whisky in Irn Bru-soaked barrels

They are two tipples that are synonymously Scottish and loved around the world. However, a new drink that looks to combine the two has been dreamed up by a group…

German court rejects Peruvian farmer’s climate case against RWE

Judge rules that companies ‘may be obligated to take preventive measures’ to counter their emissions. A German court has thrown out a Peruvian farmer’s lawsuit seeking damages from RWE for…

German city on lockdown after ‘SUV rams into pedestrians leaving several seriously injured’

A car has driven into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim leaving two dead and at least 25 injured, according to local media reports. Police confirmed that…

German parliament gives final approval to huge defense and borrowing package

The prospective next German government’s plans to enable higher defense spending by loosening strict debt rules and to set up a huge infrastructure fund that’s aimed at boosting Europe’s biggest…

German election 2025 live results: By the numbers

Germany’s conservative CDU has won the most votes with party leader Friedrich Merz signalling he hopes to form a government quickly. Germany’s conservative CDU has won the most votes, with…

German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz appeal to voters in the run-up to Sunday’s election. German politicians made their final appeals to voters on Saturday on the…