Germany
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Why are French police so violent? Their job is to protect the state, not the people
Officers are instruments of state whose job is to repress, rather than manage, public dissent
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Kallas accuses US of pushing Ukraine to 'surrender on Putin's terms'
"American negotiators have been trying to push Ukraine into surrender for almost two years," Kaja Kallas said amid rising EU-US tensions.
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Will Germany introduce a daily alternative to the Deutschlandticket?
Germany's popular nationwide transport pass is affordable and convenient, but demands that you pay for a whole month's worth of travel up front. What if there was a more flexible option?
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'The true test is getting an appointment': Readers share tips for Germany's citizenship test
We asked readers what advice they would give people preparing to take Germany’s citizenship knowledge test. From study apps to language skills and booking appointments, here's what they said.
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Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'
Ryanair is cutting a million seats from Belgium this winter as Michael O’Leary warns of steep fare rises in 2027 and demands foreign airlines pay their share. #EuropeToday
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Spain versus Morocco: this is how the military forces stand in 2026
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power, but Rabat has more troops and rockets. US-backed rearmament boosts its strength and narrows the gap. #EuropeNews
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REVEALED: The new long-haul flights from Frankfurt and Munich in 2027
German airline Lufthansa is adding a number of new routes to its schedule in 2027, with destinations ranging from the Americas to Asia.
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Germany to make key language test for immigrants harder
Foreign residents taking integration courses in Germany could soon face stricter rules when taking the main state-backed language exam.
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Badenoch takes aim at Healey over public finances ahead of Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Labour was seeking to kick tough decisions on spending into the long grass.
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British Airways flight ‘intercepted’ by German Air Force after loss of radio
Radio communication was later reestablished and the flight continued safely
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Alternative for Germany confirms hack after 421,000 emails leaked online
The latest high-profile cyberattack in Germany appears to have targeted the far-right party, and may have exposed a huge number of sensitive messages and private documents.
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Amazon to invest €16 billion in Germany in 2027, including in AI
US tech giant Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to invest over €16 billion in Germany next year, including on data centres and other infrastructure underpinning the artificial intelligence revolution.
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They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It
The internet told them Europe was a social paradise. Turns out the trains are awful, the health care isn’t free, and people can be really mean.
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Video. Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'
Video. Michael O’Leary, CEO of Irish airline Ryanair, has criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s green policies, arguing that they add “complexity and cost”. He also branded the European Parliament a “ship of fools”, claiming its green laws are driving up the cost of air travel.
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Commissioners push back against cuts to EU’s global cooperation budget
Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.
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Germany's far-right AfD party hit by mass email theft
It remains unclear who was responsible for the attack and whether additional data has been compromised. #EuropeNews
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EU faces €70 billion Ukraine funding headache as war costs soar
The EU is searching for another €70 billion to sustain Ukraine's war effort in 2027, but rising borrowing costs and divisions over the Russian assets leave Brussels with few easy options.
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Modern software is built on the backs of low-paid maintainers, opening the door to potential threats — report details critically underfunded projects that remain understaffed or unfunded
Modern computing remains vulnerable to the low bus factor of many open-source projects — continued lack of funding and manpower for voluntary-maintained infrastructure makes for a perennial threat
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Zelenskyy arrives in Oslo ahead of meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff
The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite communications. #EuropeNews
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Video. 'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests
Video. France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
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Badenoch says Healey’s budget will be worse than Reeves’s if he doesn’t slash spending – UK politics live
Conservative leader to give a speech later, while Treasury sources say Healey has ruled out a rise in capital gains tax
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Migrant groups seek safeguards against AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt, skilled labour shortage threatens Germany’s investment drive, why it might be unusually quiet in German supermarkets today and more news on Tuesday, October 20th.
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Ukraine war live: Trump and Putin could attend China peace summit without Zelensky
The US president thinks somebody else needs to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine
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Oil prices top $110 as traders weigh Middle East supply risks
The price of Brent crude remained at a five-month high as uncertainty over when energy supplies will return to normal amid the war with Iran keeps oil inflated.
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When do the clocks go back in 2026?
British Summer Time will soon comes to an end as the clocks go back an hour to Greenwich Mean Time.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns Germany is falling behind in AI race
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Huang are set to unveil a joint AI pact intended to speed up the integration of AI products across German industry. #EuropeNews
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Kaspersky's VPN and password manager went dark for days worldwide — and the timing has raised awkward questions about Russia's drone-hit data centers
Kaspersky blamed technical issues for a multi-day outage
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Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
It comes after the country's interior minister admits that police "lost control" in some cities.
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Healey should adopt cuts at Budget to ‘live within our means’, Badenoch to say
The Conservative leader will urged Andy Burnham and his Chancellor John Healey to ‘live within our means’, by adopting cuts across Government.
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IN NUMBERS: What's a good salary in Germany?
Wages in Germany have continued to rise this year, but so has inflation and the cost of living. If you're wondering how your own income compares to low- middle- and high-earners, these figures will give you a good idea.
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What you need to know about getting vaccinated in Germany this winter
With flu, Covid-19 and RSV expected to circulate this winter, German health authorities are urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
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Sarina Wiegman contract: Why England manager faces biggest challenge yet
England head coach Sarina Wiegman has changed women's football in the country, so what does she face after signing a contract extension?
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Japan Is Attempting an Audacious Mission to Sample a Martian Moon
JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.
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Qatar plans new defence partnership and warns of energy crisis 'peak'
Qatar is preparing a new regional defence partnership while keeping channels open with Tehran, arguing that dialogue and economic ties offer a route to lasting peace. Doha also warned of an energy disruption “peak” with more difficulties on the horizon “in the coming days and months”.
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Hugely influential electronic music legends announced for Piece Hall
ELECTRONIC music legends Kratwerk are heading for Piece Hall next summer.
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Japan and the US kick off joint drills around islands as regional tensions rise
Japanese and U.S. troops have kicked off one of their largest joint exercises, focusing on defending Japan's southwestern islands
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Exact time clocks change in Bradford this weekend and why we still do it
Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.
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From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe
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Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won't replace heavy industry
Nvidia's Jensen Huang is urging German manufacturing companies to combine their expertise in physical machines with artificial intelligence to, as he put it, “re-engineer” the economy
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Germany summons Iran envoy following 'malicious' assassination plots
Germany on Monday summoned the Iranian ambassador after two men were jailed last week over what it called a "malicious" plot to assassinate pro-Israeli public figures on behalf of Tehran.
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Exact time clocks change in the UK this weekend and why they change
Clocks will go back across the UK this weekend on Sunday, October 25 at 2am, marking the end of British Summer Time and an extra hour in bed.
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Edinburgh passengers to get free cabin bag under EU rules but there's a catch
Edinburgh Airport passengers can expect EU baggage rules to change in the next year.
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Russian military satellite closes from 200 miles to 3 miles of US radar satellite aiding Ukraine — astronomer says it may be the first unapproved rendezvous in low Earth orbit
Russia didn’t burn that fuel by accident: it’s likely spying on the satellite and testing the West.
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Trump and Putin claim French riots caused by ‘mass immigration’ in similar statements
The comments underline the extent to which the two leaders agree on many issues
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How Berlin’s proposed left-wing coalition aims to reshape housing and integration
Berlin’s Left Party, Greens and SPD have reached a historic preliminary agreement that could pave the way for one of Germany’s most ambitious housing reforms. We look at what their proposals would mean for international residents.
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Russia to be invited to G20 finance summit in Edinburgh despite European tensions
Last week, the UK Government announced that finance ministers and central bank governors from the world’s leading economies will gather in Scotland’s capital.
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Foreign Office warns Germans in France as 'war-like' protests spread
The Federal Foreign Ministry updated its travel advisory for France on Sunday, warning travellers from Germany to behave "prudently" as protests turned destructive over the weekend and spread to other countries around Europe.
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England women's manager Sarina Wiegman signs two-year contract extension
Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.
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From 'Werwulf' to a 1930s Batman: Key takeways from Robert Eggers masterclass at Lumière
A world exclusive for 'Werwulf', talk of Lily-Rose Depp's eyes, and the enduring horror of Ridley Scott's 'Alien'... Director Robert Eggers treats audiences at Lyon's Lumière Film Festival. #Cinema
