Germany Vows Tough Response to Riots
Workers shutter down the shop windows of luxury fashion brand Saint Laurent in Berlin, on Oct. 30, 2026. (John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images)
Workers shutter down the shop windows of luxury fashion brand Saint Laurent in Berlin, on Oct. 30, 2026. (John Macdougall/AFP via Getty Images)
"We Want To F**k Leipzig": Germany Vows Tough Response As Migrant Youths Admit Real Motives Behind Protests Authored by Remix News Staff via Remix News , Following clashes with police and looting during the Gen Z protests on Halloween...
Officials in Germany are pledging to stamp out violent protests after demonstrators turned to looting.
Who is covering this
Protests led by young people were largely peaceful through the day, but reports about looting and rioting in the evening, especially in Frankfurt, overshadowed the spirit of the demonstrations. Covered by 18 outlets: 4 lean left, 11 are...
The organizers of Germany's Gen Z protests wanted to focus attention on education, living costs and government spending priorities. Instead, violence and looting in cities including Frankfurt dominated headlines...
Wave of discontent sweeps Europe... (Third column, 5th story, link ) Related stories: German rioters loot shops... French cops firebombed...
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt amid living costs protest
Rioters in Germany looted shops and allegedly stole guns, while protesters in Lisbon clashed with officers in the early hours of the morning.
Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Ukrainian president is due to arrive in Germany around...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he does not expect big changes to come out of Washington despite the Democrats’ electoral gains in the midterm election.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to keep bypassing Congress despite midterm losses.
The midterm election results came as no surprise to Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said much of the outcome had been foreseeable. He pointed out the US president’s strong constitutional powers, arguing that...
submitted by /u/Raj_Valiant3011 [link] [comments]
Ministers have threatened tough penalties for looters after violence erupted in Frankfurt and other cities at the weekend after a series of cost-of-living protests. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
submitted by /u/Odd_Pick_6800 [link] [comments]
Germany blames infiltrators as Gen Z protests turn violent CNN German ministers vow tough response to Frankfurt riots and looting Reuters Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violent BBC German rioters...
Germany warns politicians and public figures of possible iPhone spyware attacks after Apple issues security alerts, prompting authorities to investigate.
The spyware attacks were first reported on October 30 by cybersecurity researcher Costin Raiu, who noted that they were unrelated to the previous round of incidents, for which Apple issued alerts in August. According...
Clashes broke out at night in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Leipzig.
French-inspired leftist riots have broken out in Germany, with police coming under attack in cities including Frankfurt and Hamburg as darkness descended on the country.
Who is covering this
Political debate about the recent Gen Z riots have raised the question: Can Germany talk about problems with integration without putting entire groups of people under suspicion?
Who is covering this
The memory of six million murdered Jews has become part of Germany's national identity. Yet the solemn promise of “Never again” is all too often followed by the familiar words “We strongly condemn.”
Despite a decrease in overall deportations, more people were sent back to Turkey than in previous years. At the same time, Volkswagen is facing a fresh 'Dieselgate' trial. DW has more.
Who is covering this
German business is pinning its hopes on greater stability in US trade relations after a midterm blow for Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Germany's automakers appear to be feeling less gloomy than in recent years. DW has more.
Bear, Tiger and Tiger-Duck: The author and illustrator Janosch achieved world fame with his heartwarming children's figures. He died at the age of 95.
Who is covering this
Greens MP Lamya Kaddor asked the federal government last month what figures it has regarding antisemitic incidents in Muslim or Islamist contexts before and after October 7, 2023.
Who is covering this
Schaeffler will shutter five plants across Europe as it looks to compete with China on cost and pivot into defense and robotics.
Who is covering this
Germany awards $13 billion gas plant contracts to utilities including LEAG, RWE Reuters
Who is covering this
A security conference in the German capital is to examine ways of defending against threats from Russia. The justice minister has put forward a bill that would raise penalties for sexual offenses. DW has more.
submitted by /u/Visual_Title9363 [link] [comments]
A government-run conference is to look at the uses and dangers of artificial intelligence. This comes as the German and UK defense ministers will discuss expanding AI's role in military cooperation. DW has more.
Who is covering this
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.
Serving in the military has split Germany. One side can imagine serving, and the other is vehemently against it. Germany wants to build the strongest conventional army in Europe — but will young Germans sign up to serve? As Berlin...
Who is covering this
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.
Who is covering this
Germany must do more to boost gas reserves as storage levels hit record low, lobby group says Reuters
Germany Hits Highest Number Of Suicides In Nearly 30 Years Authored by Remix News Staff via Remix News , The number of suicides in Germany rose to 11,334 in 2025, the highest level in nearly 30 years , official statistics showed,...
Who is covering this
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel says it's time to consider a woman as Germany's next president. Meanwhile, Berlin's Left Party is deciding whether to enter coalition talks. DW has more.
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan visited Lebanon this week and pledged that Germany would keep funding governance reform and the rebuilding of state services in war-hit areas. Communities are struggling with...
Who is covering this
A wave of youth-led protests has swept Europe, with demonstrators denouncing rising prices and a lack of prospects.
German politicians have been slow to respond as they wait to see who is likely to comprise the next coalition. Many are also hoping for a government without religious hardliners.
Who is covering this
Who should become Germany's new president? That question 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.
Who is covering this
During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.