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Germany to face travel chaos with rail, airport strikes to resume

By Rachel More BERLIN, (Reuters) - The German train drivers' union said on Monday it would commence a fresh round of nationwide strikes as a dispute with national train operator…

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Germany’s Scholz rules out Taurus missile deliveries if German soldiers involved

BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday ruled out arming Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles if German soldiers needed to be involved to help operate them.…

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Kremlin says German recording shows intent to strike Russia, asks whether Scholz in charge

MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday a purported recording of German military discussions showed Germany's armed forces were discussing plans to launch strikes on Russian territory,…

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Germany accuses Russia of “information war” after military recording

FRANKFURT, (Reuters) - Germany's defence minister said Russia was conducting an "information war" aimed at creating divisions within Germany, his first reaction to the publication in Russia of an audio…

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Police in Berlin arrest individuals in decades-old Red Army Faction case

BERLIN, March 3 (Reuters) - Police have made two arrests in Berlin during their search for individuals wanted for their suspected involvement in Germany's notorious Red Army Faction militant group,…

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German government needs TikTok, Scholz says, as AfD surges in polls

By Andreas Rinke and Sarah Marsh BERLIN, March 1 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he wants the government to open an account on TikTok, with concerns about the…

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Germany’s Scholz digs in over sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

BERLIN, March 1 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday said he would not accept any decision that would get German soldiers involved in the war in Ukraine, reacting…

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Strikes bring public transport to near standstill across Germany

BERLIN, March 1 (Reuters) - Buses, trams and underground trains stood idle across most of Germany on Friday at the culmination of a week of staggered public transport strikes triggered…

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Falling inflation in German states points to national decline

BERLIN, Feb 29 (Reuters) - Inflation fell in six economically important German states in February, preliminary data showed on Thursday, suggesting that German inflation is continuing on its downward trajectory.…

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Slowdown hits labour market as German unemployment rises

BERLIN, Feb 29 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany increased more than expected in February as a slowdown in Europe's largest economy took its toll…

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German warship, part of EU Red Sea mission, shoots down two drones

BERLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - A German warship shot down two drones in the Red Sea this week amid escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis and efforts by the European Union to protect…

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Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block’s goals

By Jan Strupczewski Once considered a vital engine of the European Union, Germany is causing growing consternation in capitals across the bloc as disagreements in its ruling coalition spill over…

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German union calls six-day public transport strike for next week

German trade union Verdi called a near-nationwide public transport strike for the second time this month, raising pressure on employers in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The strike…

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German business sentiment brightens in February, Ifo says

BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - German business morale improved in February, a survey showed on Friday, though probably not enough to prevent Europe's biggest economy from slipping into another recession.…

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German, Dutch central banks post big losses, warn of more

By Balazs Koranyi and Bart H. Meijer FRANKFURT/AMSTERDAM, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The German and Dutch central banks on Friday posted multi-billion euro losses for 2023 and predicted more financial…

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UPDATED: Germany joins legal cannabis club

By Thomas Escritt BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Germany on Friday joined the small group of countries and jurisdictions that have legalised cannabis when the Bundestag passed a law allowing…

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Coordinated European police action against one of the largest networks smuggling migrants across the English Channel

A large-scale operation involving law enforcement and judicial authorities from Belgium, France and Germany, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, led to the dismantling of one of the most active networks…

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Students wounded at German school

Five students are said to have been wounded in an apparent knife attack in the western German city of Wuppertal. Police say they have arrested a suspect, who is also…

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Germany’s shortage of workers is biggest risk to growth, minister says

By Riham Alkousaa The biggest challenge for Europe's largest economy will be growth constraints due to a workforce shortage, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said after Berlin slashed its outlook…

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German economy in stormy waters as government slashes forecast

By Christian Kraemer and Rachel More BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The German government expects the economy to grow 0.2% this year, far less than a previously forecast 1.3%, as…

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UPDATED: EU’s von der Leyen wins backing for second term from Germany

Germany's centre right CDU party nominates Ursula von der Leyen as EU election candidate Von der Leyen still needs pan-European centre-right umbrella group (EPP) backing EPP ahead in polls despite…

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Germany likely in recession, Bundesbank says

FRANKFURT, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Germany is likely in recession now as external demand is weak, consumers remain cautious and domestic investment is held back by high borrowing costs, the…

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German government approves military participation in EU Red Sea mission

BERLIN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The German government has approved the deployment of armed forces in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from…

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Hamburg begins issuing Visa cash cards for refugees

Hamburg has become the first German state to introduce payment cards for asylum seekers. The cards will initially be issued to new arrivals in initial reception facilities, the city's social…

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UPDATED: Madeleine McCann suspect’s trial on separate charges suspended

By Oliver Denzer BRUNSWICK, Germany, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The trial of a suspect in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann on unrelated sexual abuse charges was suspended within…

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Germany’s chamber of commerce warns of heaviest slump in 20 years

German Chambers of Commerce and Industry see GDP at -0.5% Majority of companies see government policy as business risk - survey Third of companies plan investments cuts in Germany By…

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Microsoft to invest 3.2 bln euro in Germany in AI push

BERLIN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. software giant Microsoft will invest 3.2 billion euros ($3.44 billion) in Germany in the next two years with a focus on artificial intelligence, Microsoft…

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Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy

By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto Japan's GDP shrinks for two straight quarters Frail consumption, capital spending point to challenging outlook Supply constraints may be delaying execution of spending plans…

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German commercial property prices post biggest-ever drop, data shows

By Tom Sims FRANKFURT, Feb 12 (Reuters) - German commercial property prices fell 12.1% in the final three months of 2023 compared with a year earlier in their biggest-ever drop,…

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Germany silent on Putin’s call to free Russian hitman

By Rene Wagner and Thomas Escritt Germany declined to be drawn on whether talks were underway on swapping a Russian state hitman serving a life sentence in a German prison…

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Biden, Germany’s Scholz to discuss Ukraine and Israel in White House meeting

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will lend European support for U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to get more funding for Ukraine during a White House meeting on Friday that is also…

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US set to overtake China as Germany’s top trade partner -DIHK

BERLIN, (Reuters) - The United States is set to overtake China as Germany's most important trade partner by 2025 at the latest if current trends continue, according to the head…

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Germany cuts stake in DHL in privatisation push

By Emma-Victoria Farr and Christian Kraemer FRANKFURT, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Germany's state-owned KfW bank placed some 50 million shares of its stake in DHL for 2.17 billion euros ($2.33…

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Labour minister: Germany to abstain on EU supply chain law vote

Germany will abstain from a vote on a European law that aims to require large companies to take action if they find their supply chains employ child labour or damage…

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German services sector activity fell in January -PMI

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Business activity in the German services sector declined in January for the fourth consecutive month due to weakness in demand, a survey…

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Germany outlines plan to subsidise gas-to-hydrogen shift

Germany to tender up to 10 GW gas power plants New gas plants must switch to hydrogen by 2040 Berlin to agree new electricity market design this year Plants will…

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Lack of orders weighs on German economy – Ifo

BERLIN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The lack of orders in manufacturing is increasingly becoming a burden on the German economy, the Ifo Institute said on Monday. In January, 36.9% of…

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German economy minister suggests corporate tax reform – Welt am Sonntag

FRANKFURT, Feb 4 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has floated the idea of a reform of the country's corporate taxes as one way to take pressure off companies…

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Public transport across Germany disrupted as workers strike

BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bus and tram stations across Germany were at a standstill on Friday, disrupting millions of commuters and travellers, as 90,000 public transport workers were called…

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Germany could oppose EU supply chain law on child labour

By Markus Wacket and Holger Hansen A letter by two top German ministers on Thursday suggested the government would oppose a draft European law which would require large companies to…

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Ban the AfD or fight it? Germany grapples over how to counter the far-right

By Andreas Rinke and Sarah Marsh Berlin frets about strength of AfD ahead of slew of elections Mainstream parties consider strategies to contain the AfD Aim to push AfD into…

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UPDATED: Germany’s airport security staff to ground flights in nationwide protests

BERLIN, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Security staff at 11 German airports, including the global hub Frankfurt, walked off the job on Thursday to press for higher pay, grounding flights and…

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German military headed for 56-bln-eur spending gap in 2028 – Spiegel

BERLIN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The German military is looking at a 56 billion-euro ($61 billion) deficit in 2028, once its special fund for defence spending is exhausted, according to…

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Berlin airport says no departures on Thursday due to strike

Berlin Brandenburg airport said there would be no departures for passengers on Thursday due to strikes announced by public sector union Verdi. Security staff plan to stage strikes at airports…

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German unemployment edges down in January

By Maria Martinez Jan 31 (Reuters) - The number of unemployed people in Germany fell marginally in January, Labour Office figures showed on Wednesday, defying expectations of an increase. The…

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Inflation down in German states, pointing to national decline

BERLIN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Inflation fell in six economically important German states in January, preliminary data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that German inflation has resumed its downward trajectory. The…

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German police seizes $2.17 billion in bitcoin in ‘most extensive’ action ever

German police have confiscated 50,000 bitcoin worth $2.17 billion in the country's 'most extensive' cryptocurrency seizure ever, it said in a statement. "This is the most extensive seizure of bitcoins…

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Germany to approve EU’s planned AI act

Germany will approve the European Union's pioneering AI Act after the minister responsible for digital issues said a compromise had been reached. The European Union in December reached a provisional…

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Scholz calls for 15% corporate tax rate in EU countries

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on the European Union to complete its creation of a banking and capital markets union so the bloc can compete with the U.S. and China for…

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German support for EU supply chain law in doubt

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's support for a law requiring firms in the European Union to take action if they find their supply chains in violation of human rights has become…

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German economy limps into 2024 as business sentiment falls

Business climate index at 85.2 vs 86.7 forecast Economists predict another contraction in Q1 Red Sea problems weigh on outlook By Rachel More BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - German business…

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