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Greens candidate for German chancellor says sexist scrutiny holding her back

Repeatedly questioned about how she will juggle motherhood with work, the only woman with a chance of succeeding Angela Merkel as German chancellor says many Germans don't seem ready for…

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All G20 members on board with tax deal – Germany’s Scholz

VENICE (Reuters) - The G20 has made big progress on reforming business tax, with every member of the club of large economies backing a deal to stop multinationals shifting profits…

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Biden to host Germany’s Merkel next Thursday – White House

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will host a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel next Thursday to affirm "deep and enduring" ties between the NATO allies…

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German finance minister confident EU will agree on corporate tax reform

Germany's finance minister is optimistic that European Union member states will reach agreement on a planned minimum corporate income tax. The plans for new rules on where and how much…

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German COVID-19 cases rise again after two months of decline

The number of coronavirus cases in Germany ticked up again on Wednesday after more than two months of steady decline, according to official data. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for…

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Most Germans expect new COVID curbs in the fall

Three-quarters of German residents expect a rise in coronavirus infections and new restrictions on public movement in the fall, according to a survey published over the weekend. Research firm YouGov found that 76% of…

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Germany to have 1 million electric cars on the road in July

Germany will in July have 1 million electric cars on the road, hitting its target six months late, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told Tagesspiegel daily on Friday, saying subsidy programmes…

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German Greens leader rejects plagiarism accusations as credibility hit

The leader of Germany's Greens dismissed plagiarism allegations made against her as she tried to reinvigorate her flagging campaign three months before an election in which she aims to succeed…

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Germany could ease travel curbs as Delta variant takes over

Germany expects the Delta variant of COVID-19 to account for up to 80% of infections this month, meaning it could ease travel restrictions from countries like Portugal and Britain where…

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Germany’s Euro exit blamed on departing Loew

LONDON (Reuters) -Germany returned home on Wednesday following their Euro 2020 last-16 defeat by England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the centre of fierce criticism after another early tournament…

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UK’s Queen Elizabeth to host Merkel at Windsor Castle on Friday

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle during her visit to Britain this week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The German leader will meet the 95-year-old…

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England end rot against Germany to reach Euro quarters; end Loew term

LONDON (Reuters) -Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane struck as England reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship with a 2-0 win over rivals Germany at Wembley on Tuesday. England will…

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Germany trio in doubt for last-16 clash with England says Loew

Germany's Ilkay Gundogan, Robin Gosens and Antonio Rudiger are doubtful for their Euro 2020 last-16 game against England at Wembley on Tuesday, with a decision on their fitness to be taken on…

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Germany to push drive on common corporate tax in US meetings

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz will travel to Washington later this week to meet senior members of the U.S. administration and discuss international efforts to introduce a global corporate minimum tax, a…

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Authorities puzzle over motive for German knife attack

The suspect in a knife attack in southern Germany that left three women dead was ordered kept in custody Saturday on suspicion of murder, while authorities puzzled over a possible…

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England fully prepared if Germany game goes to penalties

England will be completely focused and well prepared if their European Championship last-16 meeting with Germany on Tuesday goes into a penalty shootout, said defender John Stones. The team banished…

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UPDATE – Several killed in stabbings in German town of Wuerzburg-Bild

Three people were killed and six wounded in a stabbing attack in the German town of Wuerzburg on Friday, Bild newspaper reported, adding police had stopped the suspected perpetrator with…

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Delta variant to be dominant in Germany in summer – health minister

The more infectious Delta coronavirus variant will become dominant in Germany over the summer, Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Friday. "The Delta variant will have the upper hand over…

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German economy is bouncing back from coronavirus – Ifo economist

The Germany economy is picking up speed, with the bounce-back from the coronavirus lockdown driving the largest upward leap in retail conditions seen since German reunification more than three decades…

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Late Goretzka equaliser against Hungary sends Germany into last 16

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night (June 23), in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June…

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Late Goretzka equaliser against Hungary sends Germany into last 16

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley. The Germans were teetering on…

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Share of Delta variant COVID-19 cases doubles in Germany in a week -RKI

The share of COVID-19 infections caused by the more easily transmitted Delta variant of the coronavirus has doubled in Germany in a week and is likely to gain more traction…

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UPDATED: Merkel wants European states to require travelers from Britain to quarantine

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday she would like other European countries to require people entering them from countries where there are high levels of the Delta variant, like Britain,…

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UPDATED: Libya Berlin talks to focus on elections and foreign forces

Libya's interim prime minister on Wednesday asked for international help to withdraw foreign fighters from Libya as he addressed international talks in Berlin aimed at shoring up the peace process.…

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Germany must confront China on human rights despite trade, says industry

Germany needs an honest discussion about how to deal with trading partners such as China and must not duck confrontation if red lines on human rights are crossed, the head of the influential…

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UEFA turn down request for ‘rainbow lights’ in Munich

UEFA have turned down a request from the mayor of Munich for the city's stadium to be lit up in rainbow colours for Wednesday's Euro 2020 match between Germany and Hungary. Munich mayor Dieter Reiter…

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Germany’s conservatives promise voters ‘stability and renewal’

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives promised tax relief and tight public finances on Monday in an election manifesto they hope will propel them to victory in September's election, but critics questioned how…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Eltz Castle, Mueden, Germany

A view of Eltz Castle with the autumnally discoloured forest near Mueden, Germany. Eltz Castle founded in the 9th and mainly built in the 12th century is still owned by…

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German conservatives extend poll lead ahead of September election

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative alliance has extended its lead over the Greens, two polls showed, as the ecologists' campaign to take the chancellery for the first time stumbles ahead of…

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Germany bounce back with statement 4-2 win over Portugal

Germany shrugged off their opening game loss and announced their arrival as serious contenders at Euro 2020 with an emphatic 4-2 win over highly-rated Portugal in their Group F match…

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Merkel and Macron urge EU coordination on reopening borders

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron called on Friday for European Union countries to coordinate their COVID-19 border reopening policies and guard against new variants of the…

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Germany removes France, Greece, parts of Spain from COVID risk list

Germany has removed popular summer holiday destinations France, Greece, Switzerland and parts of Spain from its list of coronavirus risk areas, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases said…

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German battery sales rise on demand for electric cars – ZVEI

Growth in Germany's battery sector doubled to 35% last year led by demand for lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, data showed. "Sales especially of lithium-ion batteries have grown enormously," said…

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UPDATED: Two dead, one injured in shooting in German town

A man and a woman were killed in a shooting spree in the centre of the western German town of Espelkamp, and the shooter was on the run, police said…

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Hummels own goal gifts France 1-0 win over lacklustre Germany

Title favourites France launched their Euro 2020 Group F campaign with a 1-0 victory over Germany on Tuesday, courtesy of an own goal by Mats Hummels, as the sluggish-looking hosts lost their opening fixture…

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Amazon raises minimum pay in Germany to 12 euros per hour

Amazon will guarantee an entry-level wage at its German warehouses of 12 euros ($15) an hour, the company said in the face of a long-running battle with a top labour…

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Germany’s economy is overcoming the pandemic, Bundesbank says

German output is rebounding from its pandemic-induced slump and inflation could rise faster than currently expected, potentially affecting behaviour in the economy, the German central bank said on Friday. The…

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German car authority investigates Porsche over fuel consumption data

Germany's car authority KBA has started a probe against Porsche, suspecting incorrect fuel consumption data for gasoline-powered cars, news portal Business Insider reported on Thursday. Porsche said it had made…

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Lufthansa’s low-cost airline Eurowings to open Prague base

German airline Lufthansa's said on Friday its budget carrier Eurowings would open a new base in Prague with two aircraft in October, in a sign of growing confidence in the…

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Germany’s Greens suffer drop in opinion polls

The tide is turning against the German Green party. Only seven and a half weeks ago the future looked rosy for the Greens. Annalena Baerbock — their young and dynamic…

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Germany removes U.S., Canada, parts of Greece from COVID travel risk list

Germany has removed several countries and regions including the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Austria and some regions in Greece from its coronavirus travel risk list, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)…

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UPDATED: Pope rejects German cardinal’s resignation over abuse scandal

Pope Francis has rejected German Cardinal Reinhard Marx’s offer to resign as archbishop of Munich over the Church’s sexual abuse crisis, a letter released by the Vatican on Thursday showed.…

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German exports rise slightly in April

German exports rose in April, prompted by increasing trade with the United States, suggesting a continued recovery in Europe's biggest economy. Seasonally adjusted exports increased by 0.3% on the month…

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UPDATED: Berlin faces legal steps as EU aims to ensure primacy of bloc’s law

The European Commission on Wednesday started a legal procedure against Germany, aiming to force Berlin to ascertain the primacy of European law over national court decisions after Germany's highest court…

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German power grids brace for Thursday’s solar eclipse

Electrical transmission networks in Germany are preparing for a solar eclipse this week that could trigger a sudden fall of around 1 gigawatt (GW) in solar power output, grid firm…

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Supply disruptions cause dip in German industrial orders in April

German industrial orders dropped unexpectedly in April on falling domestic demand, data showed on Monday, as supply chain disruptions held back manufacturers in Europe's largest economy. The Federal Statistics Offices…

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Ireland confident G7 tax deal won’t dent multinational investment

Ireland’s finance minister said he remained confident the country’s low-tax economy would continue to attract multinational investment and jobs even as an overhaul of global corporation tax rules moved a…

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German police making progress in Madeleine McCann investigation

Sky News reports that police have been investigating the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case for four years. German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters says police have been looking for…

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Germany beat Portugal to win European Under-21 Championship

Germany beat Portugal to win a third European Under-21 Championship. Manchester City's Lukas Nmech scored from a tight angle after rounding the keeper following Ridle Baku's excellent pass. Germany had…

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UPDATE – German conservatives set for clear state election win in boost for Laschet

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives look set for a resounding victory in a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday, in a boost to Armin Laschet, who hopes to succeed her…

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Germany backs carbon pricing in EU climate policy overhaul – document

The German government is backing an extension of European Union carbon pricing and an end to free carbon permits for airlines as the bloc prepares new measures to help meet…

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Laschet faces eastern test in bid to succeed Germany’s Merkel

Armin Laschet, Chancellor Angela Merkel's would-be successor, desperately needs his Christian Democrats to win a regional vote on Sunday to avoid questions resurfacing about whether he is the right candidate…

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CDU overtakes AfD ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election – INSA poll

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have edged ahead of the right-wing AfD party ahead of Sunday's regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, a poll showed. The INSA poll for…

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German competition authority launches probe into Google’s news showcase

Germany's competition authority is investigating Alphabet Inc's Google News Showcase, a platform which makes news available on the tech giant's news website, it said on Friday. Cooperation with Google could…

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EU can’t work like this, German official says after Hungary blocks China statement

The European Union must discuss ways of managing dissent, including qualified majority voting on foreign policy, a senior German foreign policy official said, after Hungary blocked a joint EU statement…

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UPDATED: Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx offers resignation to Pope

The head of the Catholic Church in Germany, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, has offered his resignation from his position as Archbishop to the Pope, saying he had to share responsibility for…

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German economy has put worst of COVID crisis behind it – Altmaier

The German economy has put the worst of the coronavirus crisis behind it and could achieve faster-than-expected growth of 4% this year, Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said on Thursday. The…

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