The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Greens leaders back German nuke extension, grassroots angry

Senior members of Germany’s environmentalist Greens party have indicated that they would accept Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s decision to extend the lifetime of the country’s three remaining nuclear plants for a few months

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

German foreign minister urges caution in China relationship

The German foreign minister says her country must avoid repeating with China the mistakes it made in its relationship with Russia over recent years

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

The European Union faces a battle to keep energy prices from harming its economy

European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies do not further tank their struggling economies and foment unrest.

WEKU · Oct 18, 2022

Germany launches new program to help at-risk Afghans

The German government is launching a new program to help to bring about 1,000 people who are at risk of persecution in Afghanistan to Germany each month

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Germany slaps messaging app Telegram with $5 million fine

Germany has announced that it is issuing fines of 5.125 million euros ($5 million) against the operators of the messagging app Telegram for failing to comply with German law

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Germany starts new admission programme for Afghan refugees

Germany has started a new programme to admit Afghans deemed most at risk following last year's Taliban takeover in Kabul, the interior and foreign ministries said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

Tesla's Reported Battery Issues In Germany Accelerate Move To Texas

Tesla is reportedly moving most of its battery equipment away from its German factory and into Giga Texas as it temporarily shifts its battery production plans.

InsideEVs · Oct 17, 2022

Former Arsenal wonderkid tipped to be the next Cesc Fabregas aiming to rebuild career in MLS

Compared to Cesc Fabregas as a teenager, the former USA youth international has never been able to hit the heights since suffering a serious injury

Football London · Oct 17, 2022

Lionel Messi snubs England as he names two favourites to win Qatar World Cup

Lionel Messi will try to win the World Cup with Argentina at the fifth attempt when this year's tournament kicks off in Qatar on November 20, with the final on December 18

Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

German spy chief: 'Russia is the storm, China is climate change'

Germany's intelligence service chiefs warned on Monday that China could use stakes in critical infrastructure as leverage to pursue political aims amid a debate in Berlin over whether to let Chinese shipping company Cosco invest in Hamburg port.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022