The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Lithuania's president calls for more NATO troops

NATO should increase its deployment of troops in Lithuania and elsewhere on Europe's eastern flank following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Lithuania's president told Germany's foreign minister during a meeting in Vilnius on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022

On Earth Day, climate activists call for ban on buying Russian oil

Climate change campaigners held a wave of protests for Earth Day on Friday, pushing demands such as an immediate halt to European imports of Russian oil and gas, and an end to building fossil fuel infrastructure.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2022

Google doodle marks Earth Day 2022 with stark images of climate crisis

Time-lapse satellite images show glacial retreat at Mount Kilimanjaro, Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching, deforestation in Germany and Greenland glacial melt

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

U.S. to host Ukraine-focused defense talks in Germany on April 26

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will host Ukraine-focused defense talks with allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 26, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

How Russia's fixation on the Second World War helps explain its Ukraine invasion

Russian media references to the “de-Nazification” of Ukraine to justify its invasion have placed Russia'a fascination with the Second World War in the public eye.

The Conversation · Apr 21, 2022

Premier League trio ‘in battle’ to sign £16.6m striker Jurgen Klopp sold last summer

Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had an impressive season in the Bundesliga for Union Berlin and he has now been linked with interest from three Premier League clubs

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

Explainer-Why is Germany not sending Ukraine heavy weapons?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing growing criticism at home and abroad for his government's failure to deliver heavy weapons to Ukraine to help it fend off Russian attacks, even as other Western allies step up shipments.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

European leaders back Macron as French campaign nears end

Just days before France's crucial presidential runoff vote, the center-left leaders of Germany, Spain and Portugal are urging French voters to choose centrist President Emmanuel Macron over far-right nationalist rival Marine Le Pen

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Germany: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased In March 2022

Plug-in electric car registrations decreased last month in Germany, by 6% year-over-year to 61,762. Nonetheless, the plug-in share improved a bit.

InsideEVs · Apr 21, 2022

No taboos on weaponry for Ukraine, says German foreign minister

There are no taboos for Germany when it comes to weaponry needed by Ukraine, said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022