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The Independent UK · Sep 1

Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport

Germany’s interior minister said the event corresponds with a known pattern of ‘Russian hybrid operations’

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Russia behind attempted drone 'attack' at Leipzig airport, Berlin says

Germany has for months reported suspicious drone sightings over military and industrial sites, but an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport on the night of 4-5 August raised the alarm as a drone found there carried explosives.

Euronews · Sep 1

Germany eyes Algerian gas to diversify supply ahead of winter, FM Johann Wadephul says

The EU's top economy used to rely on cheap Russian gas but large deliveries stopped after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, dealing a heavy blow to German industry.

Euronews · Sep 1

Global Market: Eurozone manufacturing growth hits four-year high in August

Eurozone manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in more than four years in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7 as new orders and factory output strengthened. Germany led the recovery, while France also expanded, although Italy and Spain remained under pressure. Improving confidence and easing input cost inflation…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy

Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are pushing to explore the idea of moving from unanimity to qualified majority in foreign policy.

Euronews · Sep 1

Munich's defence tech boom: How Germany's rearmament is reshaping a Bavarian city

Behind the record budgets and drone contracts lies a story of ex-carmakers retraining for the battlefield and a city racing to build faster than its own permitting system will allow.

Euronews · Sep 1

Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as you think

The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change?

Euronews · Sep 1

Germany and France float plan to bring Kallas under von der Leyen's supervision

Under the German-Franco plan, Kaja Kallas would have a more hands-on role inside the European Commission, with broader responsibilities. But Ursula von der Leyen would retain the final say on foreign policy.

Euronews · Aug 31

German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations

Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.

Euronews · Aug 31