The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Competitors race and jump at Germany’s Hobby Horse Championship

Participants rode stick horses through jumping and dressage events during Germany’s second national Hobby Horse Championship in Frankfurt.

Euronews · May 4

VW Sounds The Alarm: 'We Must Fundamentally Transform Our Business Model'

The Volkswagen Group is in the midst of a large-scale restructuring plan that will wipe out tens of thousands of jobs in Germany by the end of the decade. In a recent letter to shareholders, CEO Oliver Blume revealed that around 50,000 jobs will be cut within the next four…

Motor1 · May 4

Donald Trump's EU car tariffs ‘targeting Germany,’ says key German MEP

German MEP Bernd Lange said US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars appears to target Germany, following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US stance on Iran. However, the move would likely breach the EU–US trade agreement reached last summer.

Euronews · May 4

Trump’s threat to withdraw troops from Germany is an alarming move

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A US military withdrawal from Europe would mark the beginning of the end of a key part of the post-Second World War settlement. European leaders must prioritise plans for a defence system that is less dependent on America

The Independent UK · May 3

Trump threatens to withdraw 'a lot' more troops from Germany amid row with Merz

Last week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being ‘humiliated’ in its war against Iran

Evening Standard · May 3

Is Czinger Coming For Ford's Nürburgring Record? Video

There could be fresh Nürburgring lap record shenanigans afoot. Southern California-based hypercar maker Czinger was recently spied turning fast laps at Germany's legendary Green Hell—with rumors that the company could be gunning for Ford's record.

Motor1 · May 3

Republicans ‘concerned’ after Trump threatens to withdraw more US troops from Germany

US announced withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers last week after German chancellor said US was being ‘humiliated’ by Iran

The Guardian - US · May 3

'No strategy' behind Trump's withdrawal of NATO troops from Germany, sources say

Trump did not warn allies prior to his abrupt announcement of the withdrawal of 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany. The sudden move came amid an ongoing feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, sparked by his criticism of the US' war in Iran, and Washington's strategy.

Euronews · May 3

LIVE: Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy – Round 2 at Wackersdorf

The second round of the Rotax Max Challenge Euro Trophy is now in full swing at Prokart Raceland Wackersdorf

Motorsport · May 3

Trump says US will reduce troop presence in Germany 'a lot further' than initial 5,000 withdrawal

Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers. Trump has also threatened earlier in the week to rollback troops in Spain and Italy.

Euronews · May 3