🇩🇪 Germany

Cologne Faces Historic Evacuation Over WWII Bombs Discovery
June 5 @ 2:07pm ET  
Cologne, Germany, saw its largest evacuation since WWII on June 4 as 20,000+ people left due to three unexploded bombs. The U.S.-made ordnance, found during construction, was defused within an hour.
Trump Welcomes German Chancellor Merz for Key White House Talks
June 5 @ 8:08am ET  
President Trump hosted German Chancellor Merz at the White House on June 5 for crucial talks on Ukraine, trade, and NATO. This historic meeting marks a new chapter in US-German relations amid global challenges.
Tesla Sales Plummet in Germany as Electric Vehicle Market Grows
June 4 @ 12:15pm ET  
Tesla sales in Germany, Europe's largest car market, are plummeting with a 49% drop in April despite a 27.8% rise in overall EV sales. German drivers are increasingly choosing other electric vehicle brands over Tesla.
German Watchdog Targets Amazon Over Pricing Restrictions
June 3 @ 8:09pm ET  
Germany's competition watchdog accuses Amazon of anti-competitive pricing practices that restrict sellers' freedom. This could lead to significant changes in Amazon's operations in Europe’s largest economy.
Berlin Court Strikes Down Germany's Border Asylum Rejections
June 3 @ 10:13am ET  
A Berlin court ruled on June 2 that Germany's border rejections of asylum seekers are unlawful, challenging Chancellor Merz's policies. The decision, favoring three Somalis, mandates processing under EU rules.
Tragic Fire at Hamburg Hospital Claims Three Lives
June 2 @ 6:03pm ET  
A tragic fire at Marienkrankenhaus in Hamburg, Germany, on June 1 killed three elderly patients and injured over 50. The cause remains under investigation as the community seeks answers on hospital safety.
Tragic Small Plane Crash in Germany Claims Two Lives in Korschenbroich
June 2 @ 8:01am ET  
A small plane crashed into a house terrace in Korschenbroich, Germany, on May 31, killing two, including the 71-year-old pilot. The cause remains under investigation as the community mourns.
Thyssenkrupp's Historic Shift to Holding Company Sparks Economic Concerns
May 27 @ 4:12pm ET  
Thyssenkrupp, Germany's iconic steelmaker, is transforming into a holding company after 200 years, sparking economic concerns. AfD leader Alice Weidel called the breakup a 'symbol of economic decline' amid massive job cuts.
Germany's Merz Approves Ukraine's Use of Long-Range Weapons on Russian Targets
May 27 @ 10:11am ET  
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed on May 26 that Ukraine can now use Western-supplied long-range weapons to strike Russian military targets. This policy shift by allies aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense against aggression.
German Court Sentences Ex-Volkswagen Managers in Dieselgate Fraud Case
May 27 @ 7:21am ET  
A German court convicted four ex-Volkswagen managers of fraud in the Dieselgate scandal on May 26, with two receiving prison sentences. The ruling addresses the manipulation of emissions controls in millions of vehicles.