Europe's largest nuclear reactor enters service in Finland
Germany meanwhile officially ended decades of nuclear energy use by turning off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday.
French-German ties under strain as they mark 60-year friendship
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a changing world order are straining ties between France and Germany as they prepare to celebrate 60 years since a post-World War II treaty sealed their reconciliation.
Berlin-Paris ties under strain as EU faces harsh tests
Signs are growing that the crucial partnership between Germany and France is stumbling, experts say, just as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs place extreme stress on the EU.
West Mourns Gorbachev As Peace Champion, Russia Remembers Failures
Mikhail Gorbachev was mourned in the West on Wednesday as a towering statesman who helped to end the Cold War, but his death received a cool response in Russia, engaged in a war with Ukraine to regain some of the power it lost when he presided over the Soviet Union's collapse.
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
His death was announced on Tuesday by Russian news agencies, who said Gorbachev had died at a central hospital in Moscow "after a serious and long illness".
Germany's Scholz Faces Grilling Over Tax Fraud Scandal
Germany's Scholz faces grilling over tax fraud scandal
France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle
Le Pen, 53, said she would "never abandon" the French and was already preparing for the June legislative elections.
Merkel defends 2008 decision to block Ukraine from NATO
Germany had deemed it too early for Ukraine to join NATO in 2008 because it found that the political conditions were not met at that point.
Germany, Turkey call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
Last Thursday, Turkey hosted the first talks between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Germany loses patience with ex-chancellor's Russia lobbying
Germany's SPD has historically championed close ties with Russia
Queen Elizabeth II's waxwork model left bald under her hat to save money
The wax model of the 95-year-old at a German museum is shown in her signature buttoned-down dress in pink.
Macron takes EU reins as election looms
Each European country gets a chance at holding the rotating presidency of the Council
New German Chancellor Scholz makes European debut
In keeping with tradition, his first official trip will take him to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron.
'Eternal' chancellor: Germany's Merkel to hand over power
Although her name has come up on wish lists for key EU or United Nations posts, Merkel has said she will leave politics altogether.
Germany cracks down on unjabbed to tackle Covid surge
Germany already announced plans earlier this month to require health workers and soldiers to get inoculated against Covid-19.
As Merkel bows out, Europe seeks new leader
Her exit may well open the door for the other half of the European engine -- Macron -- to slide into the driver's seat.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona to be played without an audience
The rising cases of Covid-19 in Europe has led to the reinstatement of restrictions
Merkel's husband calls unvaccinated Germans 'lazy'
The sluggish vaccine uptake and rapidly filling intensive care beds have ignited a fierce debate
Europe battles Covid surge as WHO warns of 700,000 more deaths
The regional director for WHO Europe, Hans Kluge, said Europe and Central Asia "face a challenging winter ahead".
First Iraqis return home from Belarus migrant stand-off
Polish media say at least 11 migrants have died since the crisis began in August.
Germany agrees tougher curbs on unvaccinated to curb Covid surge
After a strong push in the spring, Germany's inoculation rate had stagnated over the summer
Last resort: German hospitals sound alarm in pandemic surge
Long hours, low pay and stress during the coronavirus crisis have only served to put even more people off a job in the healthcare sector.
Poles fire tear gas, water cannon at migrants on Belarus border
Belarusian foreign ministry spokesman Anataoly Glaz accused Poland of exacerbating the problem.
Israel security will remain German priority: Merkel on farewell tour
Germany and Israel forged strong diplomatic ties in the decades after World War II, with Berlin committed to the preservation of the Jewish state.
Press freedom, Belarus opposition or Greta for Nobel Peace Prize?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had little impact on the nominations submitted to the Nobel committee in Oslo this year
EU leaders seek unity on how to face China and US
The collapse in Afghanistan and the submarine fallout have given fresh impetus to those pushing for the EU to develop a separate military capability, with France leading the charge.
Russia threatens YouTube after suspension of German RT channels
The channel has been banned in several countries, including the ex-Soviet republics of Lithuania and Latvia.
Global stocks mixed as Germany faces period of political limbo
Europe's biggest economy could be headed for weeks, if not months, of political uncertainty
Merkel legacy in balance as party headed for worst score since WWII
Going into the summer, the conservatives were enjoying a comfortable lead against the SPD.
Shock in Germany after cashier shot dead in mask row
Germany's "Querdenker" (Lateral Thinkers) movement has emerged as the loudest voice against the government's coronavirus curbs.