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A Lesson From Germany

Trump is betting on economic incentives to stop Putin in Ukraine. Germany’s experience shows why that strategy is risky.

The New York Times · 26m ago
Attempted murder probe after petrol bomb thrown at French riot police

Youth-led protests end with street violence in cities across France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and Albania French officials have opened an investigation into the attempted murder of a police officer and Germany’s interior minister has called for harsh penalties after peaceful and mainly youth-led protests across Europe ended in violence. In Portugal, police – some with dogs – cleared protest camps with baton charges, while security forces in Switzerland were attacked with paving stones. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 5h ago
Germany to mull handing back ice hockey worlds over Russia ruling

Germany will discuss whether to hand back its hosting of the 2027 men's ice hockey world championships after Russia was permitted to compete by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Switzerland-based court ruled on Friday that Russian national teams, previously excluded because of the war with Ukraine, should be able to take part in ice hockey world championships again.

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
French protest violence eases and scattered riots hit Germany ahead of more action

PARIS (AP) — French authorities expressed relief Sunday after mass protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. But police expect new demonstrations as high schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. Germany faced its own challenges after nationwide protests Saturday ended with rioters attacking […]

Washington Examiner · 7h ago
Germany news: Gen Z group calls for new protests

The group behind German demonstrations this weekend has called for more protests to keep pressure on the government to act. Meanwhile, the IG Metall union has begun warning strikes after pay talks collapse. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle · 10h ago
Youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Protests in France have helped inspire youth demonstrations elsewhere in Europe, from Portugal and Italy to Germany. Germany saw particularly large rallies on Saturday, led by a youth initiative whose name roughly translates as “Gen Z has got this”. Demonstrators called for better education and healthcare, stronger climate protection and a more affordable cost of living, while also opposing any return to compulsory military service. However, protests in several major German cities turned violent towards the end of the day, particularly in the financial hub of Frankfurt. Charlotte Hughes reports on the demonstrations across Europe.

France 24 · 12h ago
Germany's search for a nuclear waste site

Finland has become the first country with a final storage facility for nuclear waste. Germany is still searching for a site, while some countries have yet to start. Costs are expected to total many billions of euros.

Deutsche Welle · 13h ago
'Gen Z' demonstrations across Germany demand more education funding

Police and protesters clashed Saturday in Germany, where tens of thousands of young people took to the streets, inspired by similar movements in other European countries. At the call of a collective called "GenZ regelt!" ("Gen Z has got this!"), protesters formed marches across the country to demand more funding for education and to protest the high cost of living.

France 24 · Oct 31
Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests across France

Demonstrations also taking place in Germany, where officers fire teargas to disperse crowds as evening falls Clashes have erupted in Paris, Marseille and other cities after tens of thousands of demonstrators, some in Halloween fancy dress, marched across France in a third wave of protests over the cost of living and deteriorating public services. About 320,000 people – down from an estimated 410,000 last weekend – took part in rallies around the country, the interior ministry said, including 70,000 in Paris who marched along boulevards on the south-eastern outskirts, avoiding the city centre. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Oct 31
Ballack chides Bayern bosses for criticism of teenager Karl

Former Bayern Munich star Michael Ballack, who is now the agent of Lennart Karl, believes the club's hierarchy has been too harsh on his teenage client. Honorary president Uli Hoeness said the 18-year-old needed to show a bit more "humility" after struggling so far this term after breaking into the Bayern and Germany set-up last season.

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
Massive Gen Z protests sweep cities across Germany

Young people in Germany have taken to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 31
Gen Z protests sweep cities across Germany

Young people in Germany have taken to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 31
Atletico Madrid goes top of La Liga with win over Levante, ahead of rivalries in Italy and Germany

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid went top of La Liga — for a few hours, at least — with a 2-0 win over Levante, on a day featuring two of European soccer's biggest rivalries.Left back Alejandro Grimaldo seized on a missed interception in the Levante defense to get Atletico started with a goal in the 36th minute, before Giuliano Simeone finished off an incisive team move for the second.

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
German Left Admit in Private They Are Afraid of Their New Pro-Palestine Allies

The Berlin leader of Germany's poll-topping hard left party -- and the potential next mayor of the capital city -- privately said that she and her husband are afraid of their own party's pro-Palestine supporters. The post German Left Admit in Private They Are Afraid of Their New Pro-Palestine Allies appeared first on Breitbart .

Breitbart · Oct 31
Bayern paying ‘close attention’ to £14.2m attacker

The Bavarian giants are always on the lookout for top talents in Germany, and Mohya is certainly one of them.Strengthening their attacking options could be a priority for Vincent Kompany in the upcomi...

Yahoo Sports · Oct 31
Massive Gen Z protests set to sweep cities across Germany

Young people in Germany are taking to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 31
Germany news: Merz hopes for Korean reunification at DMZ

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed hope for Korean reunification during a visit to the heavily fortified border. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier has held talks with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 30
Cost of living protests to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Halloween

Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing Europe live – latest updates Street protests sweeping Europe are expected to spread to Germany and reignite in France on Saturday, with police mobilised to stop potential looting and rioting on the fringes of what organisers hope will be peaceful rallies. Weeks of, at times violent, student demonstrations have rocked Italy, Spain, Portugal, Albania and France, where activists on Halloween have again called for people to make their anger over the cost of living and deficient public services felt across the country. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Oct 30
Many Turkish 'guest workers' hit by poverty in old age

West Germany and Turkey signed an agreement allowing the temporary recruitment of workers on October 30, 1961. Sixty-five years on, many so-called 'guest workers' can't live from their pensions.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 30
Germany seeks new head of state

The question of who should become Germany's new presiden is becoming pressing. Many want to see Germany's first female head of state. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is keeping his cards close to his chest.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 29
Steinmeier in China: A major state visit in uncertain times

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to China on a state visit in a period of political and economic uncertainty. Germany is seeking alternative partners in the region but also wants good ties with Beijing.

Deutsche Welle · Oct 26