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BBC Europe • May 7, 2026 18:13

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

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Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.

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23:02

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With the rules-based world order "under stress," Germany is on a mission to gain a coveted seat at the United Nations' top table. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told DW …

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Germany news: Major raids carried out against Hells Angels

A large-scale police operation in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia has targeted biker gang crime. Germany is to bid again for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council. …

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Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service

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12:24

Merz sparks debate on Germany's pension system

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

11:46

Germany news: Söder calls for compulsory military service

The Bavarian state premier has criticized the government's voluntary plan. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the shooting in Washington. DW has more.

09:46

Queer as folk: The gay scandal that shook the German Empire

Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and …

07:54

Is Germany's pension system still secure?

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

10:08

German economy growth forecasts halved

Germany's economy continues to falter under the shock of soaring energy prices. In the wake of the Iran war, the German economy minister has had to cut her own forecast …

09:55

Germany news: Bavarian police arrest suspected spies

Two men have been arrested in Bavaria and charged with espionage, Frankfurt Airport's new Terminal 3 has opened its doors, and former US President Obama has praised a German climate …

07:54

Germany news: Trial to start in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference is starting …

07:54

Germany news: Trial starts in Istanbul over tourist deaths

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference is starting …

13:50

Germany News: Neighbor attacked for pounding schnitzel too loudly

Police in southern Germany were called in to settle the schnitzel dispute that then reportedly turned violent, with a man slapping his neighbor for pounding his schnitzel too loudly. Follow …

09:05

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17:04

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13:22

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16:39

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17:16

US being ‘humiliated’ by Iran, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Atlanticist leader says ill-prepared war is hurting Europe’s largest economy

17:51

The welcome return of German military might

A defence strategy sets the right direction for dealing with the Russian threat

16:16

German chancellor Merz defends industry against EU climate policy

Divisions over response to Middle East energy crisis evident at annual discussions held in Berlin

04:00

Germany’s far right at odds over conscription

Rift within AfD deepens as anti-Nato wing appears to prevail ahead of September vote in eastern states

Fox News

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16:37

German officials warn Islamist, far-left rhetoric driving spike in antisemitic attacks

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HLN (BE)

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15:40

German police called after neighbor dispute over schnitzel

In het Duitse stadje Geiselhöring, in het zuiden van het land, is de politie zaterdagavond opgeroepen nadat een man zijn buurman had aangevallen omdat die het vlees voor zijn schnitzel …

Middle East Eye

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02:06

Merz says no US Tomahawk deployment in Germany

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01:47

German minister pushes oil firms to lower pump prices

German minister pushes oil firms to lower pump prices Germany’s finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, said oil companies must pass on the benefits of a government fuel tax cut to consumers, …

00:15

German lawmaker says 'trust in this White House' not the same

German lawmaker says 'trust in this White House' not the same A German Member of the European Parliament said there is a loss of trust in the current US administration …

11:55

Germany's Merz questions US strategy in Iran war, says nation 'humiliated'

Germany's Merz questions US strategy in Iran war, says nation 'humiliated' German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he does not see what exit strategy the US has in the …

Politico EU

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10:40

Germany’s Pistorius plays down US troop cut, stresses Europe’s defense push

"If we are to remain transatlantic, we must strengthen the European pillar within NATO,” German defense minister said in response to planned withdrawal of American troops.

14:04

German finance minister doesn’t rule out emergency borrowing as ‘Trump’s irresponsible war’ bites

An emergency declaration would allow the German government to get around constitutional debt limits.

Tagesschau

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11:24

According to Pistorius, the withdrawal of US soldiers was foreseeable

Noch sind die genaue Umsetzung des angekündigten US-Teilabzugs sowie mögliche Folgen unklar. Deutsche Politiker sprechen zwar von einem beunruhigenden Signal, mahnen aber auch gleichzeitig zur Gelassenheit.

The Guardian

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18:24

US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz

German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by TehranUS politics live – latest updatesThe US is being “humiliated” by Iran’s leadership, according to Friedrich Merz, Germany’s …

17:26

German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt

Man, 57, was watching snake-charming show when reptile crawled into his trousers, say German policeA German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as …

The Hill

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23:10

German defense ministry: No 'definitive cancellation' of US Tomahawk deployment

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence said Monday that the U.S. had not yet canceled a Biden administration plan to deploy a battalion with long-range Tomahawk missiles to the country, a …

14:48

German Chancellor Merz says US 'being humiliated' by Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly said Monday that Iran’s leadership is humiliating the United States in talks to end the war by getting President Trump to dispatch and then abruptly …

Washington Examiner

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16:26

German chancellor says US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz offered a grim assessment of American diplomacy’s effectiveness with Tehran, asserting that “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership.” Merz made the comments …