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Chancellor visits flood-stricken regions in southwest Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz toured flooded regions in the southwest, where rivers have burst their banks and caused flash floods and landslides after heavy rainfall.

Europe hit by severe floods in the north and heatwaves in the south

Heavy rainfall and storms wreak havoc across northern Italy, France and Germany, whilst southern Italy endures an unseasonal heatwave.

U.S Provokes Putin With 'Patriots': Pentagon To 'Rush' Deadly Missiles As Poland Turns Down Kyiv

Escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia intensify the demand for air defense systems. Kyiv seeks US Patriot systems, but Washington's support falls short. Poland's President confirms inability..

Georgia's prime minister says 'Russian law' necessary for peace as protests continue

The White House said it was "deeply troubled" that parliament had passed the bill. The UK, Germany, Italy and France have also all urged Georgia to withdraw it.

Co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party fined for using Nazi slogan

The case involved Björn Höcke's use of "Everything for Germany!" in a 2021 speech. While prosecutors said he knew it was originally a Nazi slogan, Höcke claimed it was an "everyday saying".

Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers as migration numbers increase

The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.

Gareth Southgate addresses Manchester United speculation

England boss Gareth Southgate insists his focus remains on this summer's Euro championships amid speculation he will be the next Manchester United manager. The 53-year-old will lead England at Euro..

Massive Solar Storm To Disrupt World Communication? 5 Key Things To Know About Today's Solar Flares

A magnificent display of auroras illuminated the skies over Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Slovenia, Britain, and various parts of Europe as the most powerful solar storm in over two decades struck Earth on..

Germany lowers voting age to 16 ahead of European elections

Is the German government taking the rise of the far right seriously enough?

According to Euronews's latest Superpoll in April, Germany's far-right party AfD are polling in second place for the European elections next month. Is the current government doing enough to counteract..

Four teens investigated over attack on German MEP

Four suspects have been identified in the attack on German Social Democrat (SPD) MEP Matthias Ecke, police said on Monday, with more protests expected in Berlin.

Germany: AFD’s Poll Numbers Drop| Links to Russian Financiers and Chinese Spies Revealed| Oneindia

Six months ago the Alternative for Germany was riding high in the polls, with support at 23%. Since then the party has lost 5 points in the polls. The party's problems have been compounded by a series..

Can Franco-German relations be rekindled over the Ukraine war?

Paris and Berlin are at loggerheads over military aid to Ukraine. But can the two European powerhouses unify behind Kyiv?

Social democrats speak out against far right violence amid declining support

German social democrats spoke out against far right violence amid declining support after an attack on Friday night that hospitalised Saxony top candidate for the EU elections Matthias Ecke.

Strack-Zimmermann: Far-right would use election success to undermine EU

With the European elections just a few weeks away, Euronews caught up with Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a member of the German parliament for the liberal Free Democratic Party and lead candidate for..

The road to global climate efforts

The annual Petersberg Climate Dialogue conference has taken place in Berlin, Germany. Annalena Baerbock, German Foreign Minister, opened the conference with a reminder to countries with major economies..

WATCH: Bayer Leverkusen clinch German Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen have emerged victorious, pushing Bayern Munich off the throne after their 11-year reign.

How working abroad can kickstart careers for young NEETs

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter, Fanny Gauret, travels to Recklinghausen, Germany, to meet two young women who signed up to the EU's ALMA programme and as a consequence, have a..

Christian-Democrats lead the EU elections polls in Germany followed by the far-right

Center-Right CDU/CSU in Germany leads the voting intentions, as the far-right gets a boost by the electorate. The AfD overtakes the Social-Democrats, according to the Euronews Poll Center

ICJ throws out Nicaragua's case asking Germany to halt aid to Israel

Berlin argued that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following Hamas' deadly incursion into southern Israel on 7 October.

German Chancellor Scholz says Islamist rally will be met with 'consequences'

More than 1,000 people participated in the demonstration in Hamburg on Saturday, with some calling for the establishment of a caliphate.

Nine on trial in Germany over alleged far-right coup plot

Nine people charged with terrorism in connection with an alleged far-right plot to topple the German government went on trial on Monday in one of three linked cases.

Nine face trial in Germany for alleged far-right coup plot

Far-right AfD launches EU election campaign amid turmoil

Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings.

'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off

On Saturday, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its European election campaign in Hamburg, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and lead candidate for the European elections Katarina Barley both..