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German politics stall DB's punctuality drive DW 11/18/2024

Deutsche Bahn is undergoing a major reconstruction plan to improve train reliability, despite potential political challenges impacting funding.

Lilium announces self-administration of German subsidiaries - Silicon Canals

Lilium plans to apply for self-administration proceedings after failing to secure crucial funding, leading to a significant drop in stock value.

Germany Rushes to Expand Biometric Surveillance

Germany is risking its strong privacy tradition by rapidly advancing new biometric surveillance measures that may violate fundamental rights.
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German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap not taken lightly'

The German government participated in a prisoner exchange with Russia and the West, releasing a jailed FSB hitman for the return of unlawfully detained individuals.

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters DW 05/10/2024

Russia calls for punishment of protesters who entered former consulate in Leipzig.

German decision to release FSB hitman in prisoner swap not taken lightly'

The German government participated in a prisoner exchange with Russia and the West, releasing a jailed FSB hitman for the return of unlawfully detained individuals.

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters DW 05/10/2024

Russia calls for punishment of protesters who entered former consulate in Leipzig.
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Germany bans group accused of Iran links and Hezbollah support, carries out raids

German government banned Islamic Center Hamburg for promoting Iranian leadership ideology and supporting Hezbollah. Mosque closed, assets confiscated.

9 people going on trial over an alleged far-right German coup plot

A far-right group planned to topple the German government, charged with terrorism and high treason. Trials linked to QAnon and Reich Citizens ideology.

Germany bans group accused of Iran links and Hezbollah support, carries out raids

German government banned Islamic Center Hamburg for promoting Iranian leadership ideology and supporting Hezbollah. Mosque closed, assets confiscated.

9 people going on trial over an alleged far-right German coup plot

A far-right group planned to topple the German government, charged with terrorism and high treason. Trials linked to QAnon and Reich Citizens ideology.
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German Reichsbuerger' coup plotters go on trial: Is democracy at stake?

The Reichsbuerger movement's extremist plot to overthrow the German government raises concerns about growing extremism in Europe and highlights the potential threat of radical ideologies gaining influence.
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Germany: Climate lawsuit against federal government opens DW 05/16/2024

Environmental Action Germany is suing the German government for failing to meet legally binding climate change targets.

German government must amend climate plan, court rules DW 05/16/2024

German government ordered to improve climate protection plan by court due to insufficiency in meeting climate goals.

Germany: Climate lawsuit against federal government opens DW 05/16/2024

Environmental Action Germany is suing the German government for failing to meet legally binding climate change targets.

German government must amend climate plan, court rules DW 05/16/2024

German government ordered to improve climate protection plan by court due to insufficiency in meeting climate goals.
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Germany accuses Russia of cyberattack on governing party DW 05/03/2024

German government accuses Russian GRU of state-sponsored cyberattack on Social Democratic Party.

Germany launches trial of far-right coup plotters

Far-right group accused of plotting to overthrow the German government by installing Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss.
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German far-right coup plot trial to begin DW 04/28/2024

The first trial related to a far-right coup plot begins in Germany, involving 'Reichsburger' group accused of high treason.

Germany: Many far-right extremists licensed to own arms DW 04/05/2024

More than 1,000 far-right extremists have permission to own firearms in Germany.
Rising numbers of Reichsburger members with weapons licenses in Germany.

German far-right coup plot trial to begin DW 04/28/2024

The first trial related to a far-right coup plot begins in Germany, involving 'Reichsburger' group accused of high treason.

Germany: Many far-right extremists licensed to own arms DW 04/05/2024

More than 1,000 far-right extremists have permission to own firearms in Germany.
Rising numbers of Reichsburger members with weapons licenses in Germany.
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Legal pressures mount on Germany to cut aid to Israel DW 04/10/2024

Pro-Palestinian organizers pushing legal action due to unsuccessful protests against German policymakers regarding Israel stance.
Lawsuit filed against German government claims weapons exports are used for grave violations of international law, urging for a halt in deliveries.

Spy scandal: Germany faces tough questions from allies DW 03/04/2024

German government faces criticism over sensitive phone call leak
Concerns about information warfare and division in relation to the leak

Spy scandal: Germany faces tough questions from allies DW 03/04/2024

The German government faces criticism over leaked phone call
Allegations point to an 'information war' by Putin
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Olaf Scholz: Germany's silent chancellor DW 01/23/2024

Citizens feel that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not present and his government is not adequately addressing their concerns.
The German government, led by Scholz, faces numerous challenges including energy scarcity, inflation, farmer protests, and strikes.

Olaf Scholz, Germany's silent chancellor DW 01/23/2024

Citizens feel that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not present and his presence is barely felt.
The German government, led by Scholz, is facing numerous challenges including energy scarcity, inflation, and protests from farmers, craftsmen, and railway drivers.

Olaf Scholz: Germany's silent chancellor DW 01/23/2024

Citizens feel that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not present and his government is not adequately addressing their concerns.
The German government, led by Scholz, faces numerous challenges including energy scarcity, inflation, farmer protests, and strikes.

Olaf Scholz, Germany's silent chancellor DW 01/23/2024

Citizens feel that Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not present and his presence is barely felt.
The German government, led by Scholz, is facing numerous challenges including energy scarcity, inflation, and protests from farmers, craftsmen, and railway drivers.
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German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the German government.
The suspects believed in conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and planned to storm the parliament building in Berlin and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.

German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the German government.
The suspects believed in conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and planned to storm the parliament building in Berlin and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.

German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot

German prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against 27 people, including a self-styled prince and a former far-right lawmaker, in connection with an alleged plot to topple the German government.
The suspects believed in conspiracy myths, including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and planned to storm the parliament building in Berlin and negotiate a post-coup order primarily with Russia.
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Germany's budget crisis: No clear way forward after coalition misses deadline

The German government missed a self-imposed deadline to reach a budget deal for 2024, raising concerns about political and fiscal paralysis.
The ruling coalition in Germany is facing disarray and struggles to plug a €17 billion gap in the 2024 budget due to differing political priorities.

Germany Freezes Government Spending as Budget Crisis Deepens

The German government has halted all new spending following a court ruling that deemed its actions improper.
The ruling has created a budget crisis and thrown the country's spending plans into disarray.
The halt in new spending applies to all ministries and will be in effect through Dec. 31.

Scholz addresses Bundestag over German budget crisis DW 11/28/2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is addressing lawmakers about his coalition government's budget crisis.
The German government's three-way ruling coalition plans to temporarily extend the lifting of restrictions on borrowing as part of a supplementary budget.
The Karlsruhe-based Constitutional Court's ruling vetoed government plans to use pandemic funds for climate and green industry projects.

Germany's budget crisis: No clear way forward after coalition misses deadline

The German government missed a self-imposed deadline to reach a budget deal for 2024, raising concerns about political and fiscal paralysis.
The ruling coalition in Germany is facing disarray and struggles to plug a €17 billion gap in the 2024 budget due to differing political priorities.

Germany Freezes Government Spending as Budget Crisis Deepens

The German government has halted all new spending following a court ruling that deemed its actions improper.
The ruling has created a budget crisis and thrown the country's spending plans into disarray.
The halt in new spending applies to all ministries and will be in effect through Dec. 31.

Scholz addresses Bundestag over German budget crisis DW 11/28/2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is addressing lawmakers about his coalition government's budget crisis.
The German government's three-way ruling coalition plans to temporarily extend the lifting of restrictions on borrowing as part of a supplementary budget.
The Karlsruhe-based Constitutional Court's ruling vetoed government plans to use pandemic funds for climate and green industry projects.
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German capital sees 10th day of provocative climate protests

Climate activists staged a 10th straight day of protests in Berlin, blocking key roads during rush hour and bringing parts of the German capital to a standstill on Friday.Members of the group Last Generation glued themselves to the road, causing long traffic jams for commuters driving into the city.

Chris Mason: Sudan evacuation remains a race against time

Political editor, BBC News

This is a race against time, circumstances and numbers.And all three are bleak.Time is ticking down to the ceasefire ending.The circumstances are grim: unpredictable, volatile and dangerous.And the latest numbers published by the Foreign Office make it look, on the face of it, like it will be very difficult to get every Brit out in time before the fighting resumes.

German minister vows to learn from Canada' on immigration

The skills shortages in Germany and Austria have become recent and urgent priorities for both governments.At least 124,000 jobs need filling in Austria and the government estimates the actual need could be double that number.Germany's Labour Ministry estimates it currently needs to recruit around 400,000 foreign workers a year just to keep up.

Jobs in Austria: City of Vienna seeks 21,000 new employees

The skills shortages in Germany and Austria have become recent and urgent priorities for both governments.At least 124,000 jobs need filling in Austria and the government estimates the actual need could be double that number.Germany's Labour Ministry estimates it currently needs to recruit around 400,000 foreign workers a year just to keep up.

COMPARED: Germany's Chancenkarte vs. Austria's Red-White-Red card for skilled non-EU workers

The skills shortages in Germany and Austria have become recent and urgent priorities for both governments.At least 124,000 jobs need filling in Austria and the government estimates the actual need could be double that number.Germany's Labour Ministry estimates it currently needs to recruit around 400,000 foreign workers a year just to keep up.

Sorrow and shock in Germany after Jehovah's Witness hall shooting

Some want more gun restrictions after a man shot and killed seven people at a place of worship in Hamburg on Thursday.Berlin Sorrow, solidarity and shock are among the sentiments being expressed in Germany as the country comes to terms with a mass shooting in which seven people died at a Jehovah's Witness place of worship in Hamburg.

German capital sees 10th day of provocative climate protests

Climate activists staged a 10th straight day of protests in Berlin, blocking key roads during rush hour and bringing parts of the German capital to a standstill on Friday.Members of the group Last Generation glued themselves to the road, causing long traffic jams for commuters driving into the city.

Chris Mason: Sudan evacuation remains a race against time

Political editor, BBC News

This is a race against time, circumstances and numbers.And all three are bleak.Time is ticking down to the ceasefire ending.The circumstances are grim: unpredictable, volatile and dangerous.And the latest numbers published by the Foreign Office make it look, on the face of it, like it will be very difficult to get every Brit out in time before the fighting resumes.

German minister vows to learn from Canada' on immigration

The skills shortages in Germany and Austria have become recent and urgent priorities for both governments.At least 124,000 jobs need filling in Austria and the government estimates the actual need could be double that number.Germany's Labour Ministry estimates it currently needs to recruit around 400,000 foreign workers a year just to keep up.

Jobs in Austria: City of Vienna seeks 21,000 new employees

The skills shortages in Germany and Austria have become recent and urgent priorities for both governments.At least 124,000 jobs need filling in Austria and the government estimates the actual need could be double that number.Germany's Labour Ministry estimates it currently needs to recruit around 400,000 foreign workers a year just to keep up.

COMPARED: Germany's Chancenkarte vs. Austria's Red-White-Red card for skilled non-EU workers

The skills shortages in Germany and Austria have become recent and urgent priorities for both governments.At least 124,000 jobs need filling in Austria and the government estimates the actual need could be double that number.Germany's Labour Ministry estimates it currently needs to recruit around 400,000 foreign workers a year just to keep up.

Sorrow and shock in Germany after Jehovah's Witness hall shooting

Some want more gun restrictions after a man shot and killed seven people at a place of worship in Hamburg on Thursday.Berlin Sorrow, solidarity and shock are among the sentiments being expressed in Germany as the country comes to terms with a mass shooting in which seven people died at a Jehovah's Witness place of worship in Hamburg.
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German government doubles 2023 growth forecast to 0.4%

The German government on Wednesday doubled its growth forecast this year for Europe's largest economy after the country made it through the winter without major energy problems.It said it now expects gross domestic product to grow by 0.4% up from the 0.2% expansion it forecast in late January, which in turn was a big improvement on the 0.4% contraction predicted in October.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 400 of the invasion

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has made a second visit to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine amid an escalation in the fighting around it.Rafael Mariano Grossi was shown around the plant by Russian occupying forces and officials, telling reporters: It is obvious that military activity is increasing in this whole region, so every possible measure and precautions should be taken so that the plant is not attacked.
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Activists accuse German government of climate climbdown

Campaign groups on Wednesday accused the German government of betraying pledges on climate change after it agreed to loosen rules around environmental targets.Published: 29 March 2023 17:13 CEST Ministers from the current German government's three main parties, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, defend their recent climate compromises in the Bundestag.

War, transport weigh on Germany's efforts to curb emissions

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals, officials said Wednesday.

War, transport weigh on Germany's efforts to curb emissions

FILE -- Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines Niederaussem, Germany, as the sun rises on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals.

Activists accuse German government of climate climbdown

Campaign groups on Wednesday accused the German government of betraying pledges on climate change after it agreed to loosen rules around environmental targets.Published: 29 March 2023 17:13 CEST Ministers from the current German government's three main parties, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, defend their recent climate compromises in the Bundestag.

War, transport weigh on Germany's efforts to curb emissions

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals, officials said Wednesday.

War, transport weigh on Germany's efforts to curb emissions

FILE -- Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant near wind turbines Niederaussem, Germany, as the sun rises on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.Germany cut its greenhouse gas emissions by almost 2% last year, beating previous estimates but still falling far short of the cuts needed to meet its medium-term climate goals.
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Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only.EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans tweeted that we have found an agreement with Germany on the future use of e-fuels in cars.

Germany seeks to link all wind parks in North Sea

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The German government said Monday that it wants to set up a new power line network to connect its own offshore wind parks with those of its North Sea neighbors in order to eliminate bottlenecks in the European energy market.

Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row

Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only.EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans tweeted that we have found an agreement with Germany on the future use of e-fuels in cars.

Germany seeks to link all wind parks in North Sea

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The German government said Monday that it wants to set up a new power line network to connect its own offshore wind parks with those of its North Sea neighbors in order to eliminate bottlenecks in the European energy market.
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Man sentenced to five years for deadly attack at German pride parade

A police offer has allegedly sustained injuries after being shot at during a search in connection with Germany's conspiracy theorist Reichsburger group.Published: 22 March 2023 11:12 CET The police were searching a home in Reutlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, on Wednesday morning as part of their investigations into the far-right Reichsburger group when the shots were fired.

Shots fired at police' during raids on German far-right group

The police were searching a home in Reutlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, on Wednesday morning as part of their investigations into the far-right Reichsburger group when the shots were fired.One official suffered minor injuries as a result of the attack, according to reports.One witness near the scene said they had heard a loud bang at around 6am on Wednesday.

Man sentenced to five years for deadly attack at German pride parade

A police offer has allegedly sustained injuries after being shot at during a search in connection with Germany's conspiracy theorist Reichsburger group.Published: 22 March 2023 11:12 CET The police were searching a home in Reutlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, on Wednesday morning as part of their investigations into the far-right Reichsburger group when the shots were fired.

Shots fired at police' during raids on German far-right group

The police were searching a home in Reutlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, on Wednesday morning as part of their investigations into the far-right Reichsburger group when the shots were fired.One official suffered minor injuries as a result of the attack, according to reports.One witness near the scene said they had heard a loud bang at around 6am on Wednesday.
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German court upholds move to take control of Rosneft units

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A German federal court on Tuesday upheld a government decision last year to put two subsidiaries of Rosneft under the control of German authorities, throwing out complaints from the Russian oil giant.

Scholz's Social Democrats suffer blow with Berlin election loss

While the Berlin vote turned on local issues, the disappointing loss comes as Scholz faces widespread criticism for his hesitant military support for Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion last year.In a court-ordered rerun of the election in 2021, the chancellor's party slipped to their worst postwar result in the capital, where they have held the mayor's office since 2001.

Germany's military 'turning point' still a work in progress

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Nearly a year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared Russia's invasion of Ukraine a turning point that would trigger weapons shipments to a nation at war and a massive increase in Germany's military spending, the turnaround for his country's armed forces still has a long way to go.

Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Germany said Wednesday that it is expelling two Iranian diplomats over the death sentence imposed in Iran against one of its citizens.Authorities in Iran announced Tuesday that Jamshid Sharmahd, a 67-year-old Iranian-German national and U.S. resident, was sentenced to death after being convicted of terrorist activities.
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