The Latest Breaking News from Germany

German coal mine clash pits laws against climate

The fate of a tiny village has sparked heated debate in Germany over the country’s continued use of coal and whether tackling climate change justifies breaking the law

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

How Germany became Europe’s leading Big Tech trust buster

While EU regulators slowly roll out their own enforcement mechanism, Berlin is already holding gatekeepers to account

Financial Times · Jan 11, 2023

France has not ruled out declaring Iran's Guards to be a terrorist group

France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had not ruled out the idea that the European Union designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, a day after Germany said the move would be politically important and make sense.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

World's strongest passports ranked as UK holds on to top 10 spot

Japan, Singapore and South Korea issue the most powerful passports in the world, just ahead of Germany and Spain, and several places ahead of the UK in sixth place

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Europe has avoided energy collapse. But is the crisis over?

Warm weather is helping Europe keep the lights and heat on this winter despite Russia cutting off most of its natural gas supply to the continent

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

France, Germany summon Iran envoys to protest against executions

France and Germany joined other European nations on Monday in summoning their Iran envoys in protest against Tehran's deadly crackdown on demonstrations and the latest executions of anti-government protesters.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2023

Uganda court quashes part of law used against government critics

A court in Uganda on Tuesday quashed a section of a communications law that has been used to prosecute government critics, journalists and writers, including two who fled to exile in Germany, its judgment said.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

German court rejects activist bid to stay in doomed village

A court in Germany has rejected a last-ditch attempt by climate activists to stay in an abandoned village which is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine that’s become a battleground between the government and environmentalists

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Germany Searches for Chemicals after Arresting Iranian Brothers Accused of Terrorism

German authorities raided new sites in search of chemicals, a day after they had arrested two Iranian suspects who were preparing a terrorist attack using biological weapons, according to the Düsseldorf prosecutor’s office. Police and investigators are still searching for evidence in the case, but they have not yet found…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 10, 2023

The Celtic Giorgos Giakoumakis 'double your money' transfer offer as striker chase heats up

Urawa Red Diamonds want to complete a big move for the Hoops hitman but face stiff competition to land the striker from the likes of Germany, Russia and Italy.

Glasgow Live · Jan 10, 2023