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Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central and Western Europe. Covering an area of 357,022 square kilometres (137,847 sq mi), it lies between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west.

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Nearly 70% of Italians say Europe's climate response is insufficient, Euronews survey reveals Around two-thirds of respondents in France (64%), Germany (67%) and Italy (68%) agreed not sufficient action was being taken in Europe. UK respondents agreed but in lower numbers (57%).View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:19Published 4 days ago

Climate change blamed for death by beetle of German trees In the Harz region in the middle of Germany, dead spruce trees stand like white ghosts on the hilltops. They are victims of the bark beetle – a small insect that is causing major destruction across.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:34Published 4 days ago


Germany, Netherlands, Belgium keen to co-host 2027 Women’s World Cup Germany, Netherlands and Belgium announce plans to co-host 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:19Published 6 days ago

Germany's nuclear power regions fear for the future Whilst the German government has pledged 40 billion euros to help coal regions as mines close, those living and working in nuclear power are not seeing the same support.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:06Published 6 days ago

Stadium slackline world record set in Nuremberg A new stadium slackline World Record has been set in Nuremberg in Germany with Jens Decke crossing the Max-Morlock stadium at a height of 73 metres. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

How can businesses keep seasonal workers in Europe safe? Every year, temporary workers, frequently from eastern Europe, travel across borders to help with agriculture and factory production lines. But now the pandemic is forcing a rethink of how to keep.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:33Published 1 week ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says both sides need to compromise on Brexit German Chancellor Angela Merkel says both sides need to compromise on Brexit.Her comments come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to set out whethertrade talks with the European Union should.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 1 week ago

Majority of Germans think UK will not benefit long term from Brexit, Euronews survey reveals Nearly 60% of respondents in Germany said Brexit would not provide the UK with any long-term benefits. Just 30% of French people surveyed thought the same. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:25Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus: Germany hit by record hike in new cases as it unveils new measures More than 6,600 new COVID-19 infections were reported by authorities on Thursday morning, beating a previous record set on March 28. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:14Published 1 week ago

Meet the German woman with hair 5ft 10in long A 5ft 8in security guard from Germany who has not seen a hairdresser in 15years now has 'Rapunzel' locks are two inches longer than she is. The amazing5ft 10in mane is a massive hit on Instagram, where.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Virus curfews in effect in Germany Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:39Published 2 weeks ago

Concern accross Europe as continent faces second wave: Update on the situation in Germany Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

Michael Roth: EU prepared for worst-case scenario of no deal with UK Michael Roth, Germany’s Europe minister, said time is running out to concludea deal and suggested the UK would have to give further ground on severalitems. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

Germany and Switzerland train ahead of Nations League match Germany and Switzerland hit the training pitch ahead of their Nations League showdown. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 04:19Published 2 weeks ago

Hamilton the hermit as Mercedes report another COVID positive Mercedes report a second positive coronavirus test ahead of the weekend's Eifel GP at Germany's Nuerburgring circuit. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:56Published 2 weeks ago

Germany fearful as cases jump 40 percent overnight Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:49Published 2 weeks ago

Tax evasion probe hits German soccer Prosecutors in Germany are investigating six soccer officials on suspicion of tax evasion worth more than $5.5 million. Joe Davies reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published 3 weeks ago

Navalny: Kremlin critic poisoned with Novichok, chemical weapons watchdog confirms "Any use of chemical weapons is serious and cannot be without consequences," Germany said after the OPCW confirmed that Alexei Navalny was poisoned with Novichok.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:05Published 3 weeks ago

Germany is the highest-ranked country in Europe for its COVID-19 response, new survey reveals The study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) analysed 19 countries and asked citizens to rate key aspects of their government’s response to the health crisis. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:23Published 3 weeks ago

Rotation will be key for Germany success at Euros says Loew Germany coach Joachim Loew says players need to be rotated if they are to remain in 'top-quality' condition for next year's Euros. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:40Published 3 weeks ago

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