Germany

Merkel says EU will not let Ireland down over Brexit

The European Union wants a Brexit trade deal with the United Kingdom and will not let Ireland down, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday. “We want an agreement: from…

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Germany wants ‘substantive’ UK moves in ‘critical stage’ of Brexit talks

Germany on Tuesday demanded "substantive" movement from Britain on fisheries, dispute settlement and fair competition guarantees in post-Brexit trade talks with the European Union, which it said were "at a…

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Germany to deploy army in battle against coronavirus

Germany will deploy up to 15,000 soldiers to reinforce civilian authorities increasingly stretched in their battle against rising numbers of coronavirus infections that have reached the highest level since April,…

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Germans must reduce travel, partying to fight COVID-19, says Merkel aide

Germany should continue capping the number of people allowed at gatherings and clamp down on unnecessary travel as the country battles rising coronavirus infections, an aide to Chancellor Angela Merkel…

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Berlin faces curfew for first time in 70 years

Faced with a worrying increase in coronavirus infections, large German cities including Berlin are imposing a shutdown on bars and restaurants from Saturday that has alarmed the industry. Berlin's busy…

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Germany ready to introduce stricter anti-COVID measures

Chancellor Angela Merkel said she and mayors from Germany’s 11 largest cities agreed on Friday to adopt stricter anti-coronavirus measures if infections exceed a threshold of 50 cases per 100,000…

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Henkel expects 2020 revenue to drop up to 2%

German consumer goods group Henkel on Friday said it expects organic revenue to drop between 1% and 2% this year as customers' appetite for its adhesive products decreased sharply in…

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Anniversary of Halle terror attack commemorated in Germany

People observe a minute of silence at the market place as church bells start to ring at 12:01 in commemoration of the time when the assassin fired the first shot…

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Shipping demand recovering but COVID to have long-term effect -Hapag-Lloyd

German container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd is benefitting from a rebound in transport demand but its chief executive warned about the longer-term impact on economic activity from the coronavirus. "We see…

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Germany registers more than 4,000 new infections for the second day in a row

Germany has recorded more than 4,000 new infections for the second day in a row, with the country’s disease control agency stating on Friday it has been notified of 4,516…

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Suedzucker’s earnings surge two-fold on sugar, biofuels strength

Suedzucker, Europe's largest sugar refiner, on Thursday posted a 142% surge in second-quarter earnings and reaffirmed its estimate of a stronger annual profit with its sugar and biofuels sectors performing…

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BMW says Brexit could cost auto industry 10-11 billion euros

BMW Chief Financial Officer Nicolas Peter on Thursday said Britain's separation from the European Union could cost carmakers and suppliers up to 11 billion euros unless cross-border trade remains tariff-free…

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Germany faces “uncontrolled” coronavirus spread as cases jump

Germans face a "test of character" to contain a surge in the number of coronavirus cases, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Thursday after the biggest rise in new daily…

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Photo Story: Nationwide union warning strikes for public transport services in Germany

Buses with the digital display 'warning strike #TVN2020' and flags of the trade union Verdi block the entrance to the bus depot of the public transport services in Dortmund, Germany,…

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Germany adds Georgia, Jordan, Romania, Tunisia to corona risk list

Germany declared the whole of Georgia, Jordan, Romania and Tunisia to be coronavirus risk regions, meaning returnees from there will have to enter quarantine pending a negative coronavirus test. The…

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German FA HQ searched on suspicion of tax evasion

Frankfurt prosecutors said on Wednesday that the headquarters of the German Football Association (DFB) — the world's biggest sports federation — and the homes of DFB officials have been searched on…

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German industrial output falls unexpectedly in August

German industrial output edged down unexpectedly in August, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that the recovery in Europe's largest economy from the coronavirus shock could be less powerful than originally…

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Berlin introduces Covid-19 curfew on bars, German MPs to wear masks

Germany’s capital decided to impose a late-night curfew on restaurants and bars to contain surging numbers of new coronavirus cases in Berlin. City mayor Michael Mueller, a Social Democrat, said…

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German economic recovery remains on course despite slacking services

Germany's service sector barely grew in September, but strong manufacturing helped the private sector in Europe's largest economy to remain on track for a solid recovery in the third quarter,…

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State premier Laschet is frontrunner to succeed Merkel

Armin Laschet is fast emerging as the frontrunner in the race to be the ruling Christian Democrats' (CDU) candidate for chancellor in Germany's federal election next year after Angela Merkel…

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Photo Story: Man attacked near synagogue in Hamburg

Candles and flowers in front of the synagogue of Eimsbuettel in Hamburg, Germany, 05 October 2020. A man attacked a Jewish student outside the synagogue in Hamburg on 04 October.…

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No tax increases in Germany during the pandemic- Economy Minister

Germany should not raise taxes during the pandemic, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Monday, adding that there was a case for lowering taxes in some areas, such as for…

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Germany says not getting post-Brexit trade deal would be irresponsible

The COVID-19 pandemic has made sealing a post-Brexit trade relationship with Britain more urgent than before and failing to get a deal would be irresponsible, Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas…

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Trump’s infection shows officials must take virus seriously – Germany’s Altmaier

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s coronavirus infection showed that politicians must take the COVID-19 pandemic more seriously and stop minimizing its health risks. Trump…

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German cities issue fines to Covid-19 rulebreakers for a total of €3 million

Germany's seven biggest cities have issued more than 35,000 citations for violating coronavirus restrictions since April, according to a survey conducted by the Welt am Sonntag newspaper. The number of confirmed…

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Airbus executive says aviation outlook worse than expected

The outlook for the aviation industry has deteriorated again due to rising coronavirus infections and renewed travel restrictions, Airbus chief operating officer Michael Schoellhorn was quoted as saying on Saturday.…

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Germany commemorates 30 years of unification

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Saturday paid tribute to the courage of protesters who led the peaceful revolution that paved the way for the reunification of East and West Germany 30…

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Germany expects EU to impose new sanctions against Russia over Navalny’s poisoning

Germany expects the European Union to impose new sanctions against Russia over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny with an internationally banned nerve agent, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said…

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German police defuse home-made bomb on regional train

Police in Germany said on Saturday they had defused a suspicious device found on a regional train overnight near the western city of Cologne, as the country celebrated the 30th…

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German court rules insurer must pay restaurant’s lockdown claim

A German court has ruled that a Munich restaurant's insurer must pay out a claim for losses caused by the state-imposed COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year, the first prominent such…

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German Economy Minister insists business not responsible for COVID-19 infection rise

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said the government will do everything it can to prevent renewed closures of shops, businesses and factories amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rising infection numbers in…

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Germany approves third trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Unlisted biotech firm IDT Biologika has won approval from Germany's vaccine regulator to become the third German company after BioNTech and CureVac to launch human trials of an experimental coronavirus…

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German foreign minister says Brexit deal with UK still possible

A Brexit deal is still possible between the European Union and the United Kingdom, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a telephone call with his Irish counterpart, the German…

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German unemployment falls further, fewer people on short-time work

The number of jobless people in Germany fell for the third month in a row in September, data showed, in a further positive sign for household spending which is expected…

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Germany declares regions in 11 European countries as risk zones

Germany declared regions in 11 European countries to be areas where there was an elevated risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus, while existing warnings about parts of Belgium were…

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After six months, Germany lifts blanket world travel warning

Germany lifted its blanket warning against travelling to all countries outside the European Union early on Thursday, although little is likely to change for most travellers under the new regulation.…

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CureVac plans global late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trial

Germany's CureVac NV said it has started a mid-stage study testing its experimental coronavirus vaccine and plans to begin a decisive global trial with about 30,000 volunteers in the fourth…

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Tough few months ahead with coronavirus, warns Merkel

Germany faces a tough few months due to the coronavirus, with the number of infections on the rise and winter approaching, Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Wednesday. "Germany has until…

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Germany says EU will not accept Britain going back on Brexit deal

Germany's Europe Minister Michael Roth has written an open letter to the British government saying that the European Union cannot and will not accept London questioning the Brexit agreement signed…

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Germany introduces further restrictions to curb on increase in cases

Germany will restrict the size of gatherings and fine people who flout tracking rules in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus over autumn and winter, Chancellor Angela…

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Germany confirms another African swine fever case in wild boar

One more case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a wild boar in the eastern German state of Brandenburg over the weekend, Germany’s agriculture ministry said. The…

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Merkel: Coronavirus infections could hit 19,200 a day in Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel told the leadership of her party on Monday that coronavirus infections could hit 19,200 per day in Germany if the current trend continues but stressed that the…

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Merkel visited Kremlin critic Navalny in hospital – Spiegel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny while he was undergoing treatment in a Berlin hospital for poisoning, Der Spiegel reported, underscoring how seriously she is taking…

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Germany commemorates 40th anniversary of Oktoberfest attack

Germany on Saturday commemorated the 40th anniversary of the bomb attack that killed 13 people -- including the bomber aGundolf Koehler -- were killed and more than 200 injured. at…

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Germany warns against travel to Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Tirol

Germany’s Foreign Ministry on Friday issued travel warnings for the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, and the Austrian state of Tirol, warning against unnecessary travel to those destinations due to high coronavirus…

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German export expectations hit highest level since October 2018

Optimism among German exporters - who have taken a battering due to the coronavirus crisis - hit its highest level in September since October 2018, the Ifo institute said on…

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McCann suspect may face more jail time after EU court ruling

A German man whom investigators suspect of murdering British toddler Madeleine McCann and currently jailed for drug dealing may face more prison time after Europe’s top court retroactively cleared his…

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German foreign, economy ministers in quarantine after coronavirus contacts

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier became the country’s second cabinet member to enter quarantine on Wednesday, writing that he would stay at home after coming into contact with the aide…

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Germany declares regions in 11 European countries high coronavirus risk

Germany added regions in 11 European countries to the list of destinations it classifies as coronavirus risk zones, dealing a further blow to hopes for a revival of tourism as…

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German consumer morale brightens less than expected

German consumer morale improved less than expected heading into October, a survey showed on Wednesday, putting a damper on hopes that household spending in Europe's largest economy will be strong…

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Germany does not recognise Lukashenko as Belarus president after swearing in

Germany still does not recognise Alexander Lukashenko as president of Belarus even after his inauguration on Wednesday, government spokesman Steffen Seibert said. Lukashenko was sworn in for a new term…

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German cabinet approves second-highest net new debt since World War Two in 2021 budget

The German cabinet on Wednesday approved Finance Minister Olaf Scholz's draft budget for next year which envisages net new debt of 96.2 billion euros ($112.43 billion) to finance further measures…

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Navalny has been discharged from German hospital

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has been discharged from the hospital in Berlin where he has been treated after falling ill on a domestic flight in Siberia last month and then…

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Deutsche Bank to close 20% of its branches to save costs in wake of pandemic

Deutsche Bank plans to close down one in five branches in its home market in Germany as it seeks to save costs and capitalise on the changing habits of customers during…

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Britain urged not to play games on Brexit

Germany's Europe Minister Michael Roth urged Britain on Tuesday to drop plans for a bill that would break the country's obligations to the European Union under its withdrawal treaty as time was…

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Deutsche Bank: Global GDP to hit pre-COVID-19 levels in mid-2021

World economic output will return to its pre-pandemic level by mid-2021 after a stronger-than-expected economic bounce in recent months, Deutsche Bank said on Monday, but bloated debt levels and a…

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Public sector strikes to hit Germany next week over wages

German public sector workers unions are preparing to take industrial action including walkouts next week after making no progress in a second round of wage talks with the government, they…

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