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Germany's automotive industry in crisis: Politics are to blame, says trade economist

At the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, a trade expert spoke to Euronews about the challenges facing Germany's automotive sector and says political decisions are to blame.

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Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now

Germany’s leaders have launched a drive to attract more people into voluntary military service

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Will Ukraine’s new long-range Flamingo cruise missile put Russia on red alert?

Ukraine unveiled the FP-5 “Flamingo,” a domestically made long-range cruise missile. Could it significantly impact Russia's war with its powerful capabilities?

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Bavarian state premier Markus Söder calls for stop to citizen's allowance for Ukrainian refugees

Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder said he is in favour of paying Ukrainian refugees in Germany lower benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, rather than the current citizen's allowance.

Euronews

German politicians furious at von der Leyen over new EU-US trade deal

German businesses and politicians are shocked by the customs deal that EU executive chief Ursula von der Leyen negotiated with the US president, seen as potentially damaging to Germany's economy.

Euronews

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

Euronews

Germany is finally getting a new government – and it will be plunged straight into crisis mode

With the country enveloped in gloom and facing mayhem from the US and Russia, it’s hard to imagine a more fraught time to take power, says author John Kampfner

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'Fully committed to peace': Is it time to bring back conscription in Germany?

Calls to reinstate compulsory military service are growing louder in Berlin's political circles. But is drafting thousands of 18-year-olds the answer to Germany's defence challenges?

Euronews

Merz’s all-male team photo revives question of gender equality in Germany

Image posted on social media rekindles idea that prospective new chancellor has a Frauenproblem

The Guardian - UK

Driver who hit union rally in ‘suspected attack’ in Munich is Afghan asylum seeker, police say

Children among at least 30 hurt as incident expected to inflame tensions ahead of this month’s election

The Guardian - UK

German Government Coalition Collapses After Finance Minister's Firing

German Chancellor Scholz faces coalition crisis after firing Finance Minister Lindner, leading to resignations and potential early election.

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Scholz visits flood-hit region in southern Germany as death toll rises

Chancellor says severe weather a call to action on climate crisis after at least four people die and thousands evacuated

The Guardian - UK

2 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation remains tense

The death toll in floods across a large part of southern Germany has risen to two as the body of a missing woman was found

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German defence minister says military is unfit for problems Europe faces

Boris Pistorius says Germany must be ready to confront Putin as he considers allowing non-nationals to join armed forces

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EU asks for more information on Meloni’s move to send asylum seekers to Albania after ‘practically zero notice’ of deal – as it happened

EU wants to discuss implications of deal after Italy announces new migration policy

The Guardian - UK

Bavaria leader declines to dismiss deputy over antisemitic leaflet

Markus Söder stands by Hubert Aiwanger after he apologies for flyer found in his school satchel in the 1980s

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A Bavarian Scandal Shines A Light On Germany’s ‘Holocaust Guilt’

Germany has been gripped by an antisemitism scandal centered on Hubert Aiwanger, the deputy premier of the state of Bavaria

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Bavaria’s deputy leader faces accusations over antisemitic pamphlet

Hubert Aiwanger rejects claims he wrote leaflet mocking the Holocaust when he was a 17-year-old schoolboy

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Taking the Mickey? The Disney centenary exhibition that glosses over controversy

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th birthday with a museum show. You’ll see a hologram of its founder and a Sleeping Beauty book that comes to life – but is it an exercise in Walt-washing?

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‘The wolf does not belong here’: German summit convened after animal attacks

Farmers express concern for their livelihoods after series of deadly attacks on farm animals

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