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Germany’s Baerbock: Very positive tone to latest EU-Britain N Ireland talks

The tone of the most recent talks between the European Union and Britain on resolving the status of Northern Ireland after Brexit was very positive, giving confidence that a solution…

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German exports unexpectedly fall in November

BERLIN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - German exports unexpectedly fell in November as high inflation and market uncertainty continue to weigh on Europe's largest economy despite fading supply chain problems. Exports…

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Germany to require rapid COVID-19 test for travellers from China

BERLIN, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Germany is changing its entry rules for travellers from China and will in future require at least a rapid coronavirus test to enter the country,…

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Germany lagging emissions goals despite renewables boom – think tank

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Germany's carbon dioxide emissions held steady last year, jeopardising its climate targets as higher use of oil and coal offset lower energy…

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Germany says EU decisions should not be blocked by individual countries

LISBON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday that the European Union could no longer afford to have decisions blocked by individual member states. "Qualified…

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SPECIAL REPORT-Pro-Putin operatives in Germany work to turn Berlin against Ukraine

COLOGNE, Germany, Jan 3 (Reuters) - In a square beneath the twin spires of Cologne's gothic cathedral, around 2,000 protesters gathered in September to urge Germany's government to break with the Western coalition…

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German minister reignites coalition row with call to review nuclear exit

Germany's transport minister called for an expert committee to examine whether the lifespan of the country's nuclear plants should be extended, reopening a row within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition. Germany's…

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Fading supply problems ease downturn in German manufacturing -PMI

BERLIN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Fading supply chain problems helped ease the downturn in Germany's manufacturing sector in December, although weaker demand continues to weigh on sentiment, a survey showed…

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German leader Scholz pays tribute to compatriot Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI has been described as a "formative figure" by a fellow German, Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Scholz tweets to say the former Pope was "for many, not only in this…

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Germany entirely dependent on imports for 14 critical raw materials – study

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is highly dependent on imports for many crucial raw materials and often relies entirely on other countries to meet demand, according to a study seen by…

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Germany pauses purchases of Puma tanks after operational problems

Germany will not purchase any more Puma infantry tanks until they have proven themselves to be reliable, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday after several of the vehicles were…

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German business morale rises more than expected in December – Ifo

BERLIN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - German business morale rose more than expected in December as Europe's largest economy approached the end of the year with an improved outlook despite the…

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German union warns Amazon of rolling pre-Christmas strikes

BERLIN (Reuters) - German union Verdi on Sunday urged workers at Amazon warehouses across the country to support rolling strikes in coming days in a protest over pay, aimed at…

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German parliament passes 100 billion euro package to cap energy bills

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Germany's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed legislation worth an estimated 100 billion euros ($106.14 billion) to put the brakes on electricity and gas…

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German economy to grow slightly in 2023 – IfW forecast

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Germany's IfW became the latest economic institute to revise up its growth forecast for 2023 on Thursday as Europe's largest economy hopes to avoid the…

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Massive aquarium bursts at Berlin leisure complex – emergency services

BERLIN (Reuters) - A large aquarium burst in a leisure complex early Friday, prompting a major response with 100 firefighters at the scene, emergency services said. "The aquarium is damaged,…

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German recession will be milder than expected: Ifo

BERLIN, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Germany's recession will be milder than expected, with the economy expected to contract by 0.1% in 2023 compared to a previous forecast of shrinking by…

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Germany calls for global regulation of crypto industry

FRANKFURT, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Germany's top regulator this week called for global regulation of the cryptocurrency industry to protect consumers, prevent money laundering and preserve financial stability. Mark Branson,…

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Berlin, Warsaw discussing deployment of German air defence on Polish soil

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German and Polish defence ministries are in discussions over how German Patriot anti-aircraft defence systems can be deployed in Polish territory, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said…

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Germany’s Scholz bets on immigration, more working women to counter labour shortages

POTSDAM, Germany, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this weekend Germany should attract more foreign workers and make it easier for women and older people to work in order to…

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Germany to tighten gun laws after suspected coup plot -minister

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to tighten its gun laws in the wake of a suspected plot by a far-right group to violently overthrow the government and install a minor royal…

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More suspects wanted in foiled German coup plot

As investigators comb through evidence collected in raids targeting a far-right plot aiming to topple the German government, officials are indicating that the number of people involved could grow. The…

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Germany’s Scholz says strong immigration may secure population boost to 90 mln

POTSDAM, Germany, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday Germany could increase its population strongly in the years ahead as the government seeks to boost immigration to help avert…

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German households less pessimistic on inflation, survey shows

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German households are becoming less pessimistic about inflation prospects, predicting a moderation in price pressures over the next year, the Bundesbank said based on a monthly survey…

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UPDATE – Suspect in Dresden hostage situation dead, German police say

Dresden, Germany (dpa) - A 40-year-old man suspected of killing his mother before taking hostages in the eastern German city of Dresden on Saturday has died of injuries sustained during…

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China to allow German expats to use German COVID-19 vaccines

BEIJING, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Chinese foreign ministry said China and Germany had reached an agreement on providing "German vaccines" to German nationals in China, after the German Chancellor recently said…

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Experts say cheap public transport could ease German inflation

BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - German inflation could cool in the coming months as a result of a low-cost public transport ticket agreed to by political leaders, experts said on…

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UPDATED: German security forces loyal to constitution – interior ministry

BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Germany is confident in the loyalty of its own security forces, the interior ministry said on Friday, responding to claims that a far-right group with…

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Germany, Netherlands set out red lines on EU gas price cap

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Six European Union countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, have warned that they cannot accept other member states' attempts to lower further…

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FACTBOX: Germany coup plot: who was behind it and how dangerous was it?

BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Germany is reeling in shock after prosecutors announced on Wednesday the arrests of 25 suspected members of a far-right group who they believe were preparing…

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Germany’s Scholz wants air defence shield in next five years – Funke

BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes to develop a missile defence shield in the next five years, he said in an interview with the Funke Media…

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UPDATED: Germany wants Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to join Schengen

BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Germany supports bids by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to join the Schengen area, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that…

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UPDATED: German police set to make more arrests after coup plot thwarted

Police set for further arrests as probe coup plot Germans shocked by plan to overthrow government Judge orders first group of plotters to be detained By Miranda Murray BERLIN, Dec…

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German court dismisses challenge to 750 billion euro EU recovery fund

Germany's constitutional court on Tuesday threw out a legal challenge against the European Union's 750-billion-euro ($786 billion) recovery fund, which saw the bloc take on joint debt to help member…

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Teenage girl dies after attack near school in Germany – SW

A 14-year-old girl has died after she and another teenage girl were attacked by an unidentified man on their way to school in southwestern Germany on Monday, local broadcaster SWR…

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Germany, others demand clarity on EU plan on telco network costs

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Germany and five other countries joined in a debate that has drawn support and opposition from interest groups as they asked the European…

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German exports fall as demand cools in Europe, U.S.

BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - German exports fell more than forecast in October, official data showed on Friday, as high inflation and supply chain snags hit demand in key trading…

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Germany to send seven additional Gepard tanks to Ukraine

BERLIN, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Germany is aiming to deliver seven Gepard tanks that had been destined for the scrap pile to Ukraine this spring, adding to 30 of the…

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Germany crash out of World Cup despite 4-2 win over Costa Rica

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) - Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday,…

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German, Dutch shopping picks up over Black Friday

By Maria Sheahan and Toby Sterling BERLIN/AMSTERDAM, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Germans snapped up smartphones, Christmas decorations, sweaters, jewellery and gift vouchers in a pick-up in shopping over the Black…

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Mood brightens for German exporters in November – Ifo

BERLIN, Nov 28 (Reuters) - German exporters' sentiment edged into positive territory in November despite fears of a global recession, as the automotive industry saw a return in demand for…

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Scholz says Germany ‘needs better rules’ for citizenship

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the weekend called for reforms to the country’s citizenship regulations, after the Interior Ministry said draft legislation on the citizenship process was “as good as…

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Photo Story: The Santa Claus General Assembly at the Tierpark in Berlin

A man dressed in costume of Santa Claus attends Santa Claus General Assembly that was held on Sunday evening in front of the Friedrichsfelde palace at the Christmas illuminated Tierpark…

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Germany breath life into World Cup campaign in battling draw with Spain

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -Germany gave themselves hope of avoiding another embarrassing early World Cup exit when they snatched a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday with Niclas Fuellkrug firing…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Frankfurt, Germany

The skyline of Frankfurt am Main with Sachsenhausen on the left and the bank towers of downtown in the background, Frankfurt, Germany. Photo: EPA/BORIS ROESSLER

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German economy beats expectations

BERLIN, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The German economy grew slightly more in the third quarter than preliminary figures suggested, bolstered by consumer spending, data showed on Friday. Europe's largest economy…

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Berlin airport reopens runways after climate protest

BERLIN, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Berlin Brandenburg Airport said on Thursday flights were resuming with some delays after it was earlier forced to close its runways as climate protesters broke into the…

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Japan come from behind to stun Germany 2-1

DOHA (Reuters) - Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano gave Japan an incredible 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in the World Cup on Wednesday after the four-times champions…

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Poland to put German Patriot missiles near border with Ukraine

NATO allies Poland and Germany have agreed to deploy additional Patriot missile launchers near the Polish border with Ukraine following an offer from Berlin, Poland's defence minister said on Monday. "The German Defence Minister confirmed…

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Hopes grow for inflation relief as German producer prices fall

First month-on-month decrease since May 2020 Fall driven largely by lower energy prices Underlying inflation pressure shows little signs of easing By Miranda Murray and Balazs Koranyi BERLIN, Nov 21…

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Germany to offer Poland Patriot system after stray missile crash

BERLIN, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Germany has offered Warsaw the Patriot missile defence system to help it to secure its airspace after a stray missile crashed in Poland last week, Defence Minister…

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German firms abroad more optimistic than those at home about coming months – survey

BERLIN, Nov 17 (Reuters) - German companies abroad remain mostly optimistic about business in the coming months despite nearly half of them expecting an economic downturn, according to a survey.…

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Photo Story: Christmas Garden opens at Botanic Garden in Berlin

Visitors stand in front of a projection on a tree stem during the opening of the Christmas Garden Berlin event at the Botanic Garden in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday evening.…

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Germany steps up emergency cash plans to cope in blackout

German authorities are stepping up preparations for emergency cash deliveries in case of a blackout to keep the economy running, four people involved said, as the nation braces for possible…

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Germany warns its delegation of Egyptian spies at COP27

BERLIN (Reuters) - German federal police have warned their nation's delegation at the COP27 environmental summit in Egypt that its members may be subject to spying by Egyptian security agents,…

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Energy crisis putting most German firms under duress -survey

BERLIN (Reuters) - The energy crisis is impacting nearly every branch of the German economy, with the number of companies that see high energy costs due to the Ukraine war…

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German health minister warns of winter COVID wave

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is headed towards a surge in COVID-19 cases this winter, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said as he criticised four states' plans to relax isolation rules for…

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