The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Germany wants Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to join Schengen - interior minister

Germany supports bids by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to join the Schengen area, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that she did not share Austria's opposition to enlargement of the visa-free travel zone.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Germany's Scholz wants air defence shield in next five years - Funke

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes to develop a missile defence shield in the next five years, he said in an interview with the Funke Media Group and French newspaper Ouest-France published on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

French farmer wins $11,700 in Bayer pesticide fumes case

Germany's Bayer has been ordered to pay compensation of 11,135 euros ($11,700) to a French farmer who inhaled fumes from a weedkiller, ending a 15-year legal battle.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Scholz: Risk of Russia using nuclear weapons has diminished, for now

The risk of Russian President Vladimir President Putin using nuclear weapons as part of his war in Ukraine has decreased in response to international pressure, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published on Thursday.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Electric vehicles: if the UK is serious about being a major player, here's what needs to happen

The UK’s efforts to become a global player in electric vehicles (EVs) are back in the spotlight with two government announcements: a £500 million loan guarantee for Ford and a £73 million package to support various smaller clean transport projects.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

Germany Is Planning To Reform Its Immigration Policies. The U.S. Should, Too.

With high job vacancies and a low birth rate, Germany is turning to the world to fill the holes in its economy.

Reason · Dec 7, 2022

Germany make decision on Hansi Flick future during crisis talks on World Cup humiliation

Hansi Flick's future appeared to be in doubt after Germany - the four-time World Cup winners - were knocked out of the ongoing tournament in Qatar at the group stage

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Germany busts QAnon-linked violent plot

Some 3,000 officers were dispatched to arrest dozens of conspirators who plotted to violently overthrown government

Salon · Dec 7, 2022

Hansi Flick to remain Germany boss for Euro 2024 despite World Cup exit

Germany were unable to progress from a group containing Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Germany stick with Hansi Flick for Euro 2024 on home soil

Germany were unable to progress from a group containing Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in Qatar.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022