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Germany to tighten Covid controls at French border
Germany on Sunday, February 28th, classed France's Covid-battered Moselle region as a high risk area for virus variants, triggering tougher entry requirements at the border between the two neighbours.
Germany not ruling out French border checks over coronavirus
Germany said on Monday it would not rule out expanding new travel controls to its French border due to Covid-19 variants surging in the Moselle region. Paris, however, urged against border closures.
Disruption in Germany as French strikes cause transport misery
Passengers in Germany are facing disruption on Friday due to major strike action in France.
Can Germany's history of fire-ravaged cathedrals offer hope to Notre-Dame?
The world watched in horror as flames consumed one of its most revered places of worship - Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral. It's a feeling that Germans have come to know over the centuries, with many of their most significant churches the victims of fire.
Germany's AfD claims Notre-Dame fire linked to anti-Christian attacks
A leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Tuesday tried to link the devastating fire at Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral to rising "intolerance" against Christians in Europe, although French investigators believe the inferno was an accident.
Germany and France unite to fight 'fake news'
As France and Germany signed a new friendship treaty Tuesday, they sought to debunk what they called fake news and conspiracy claims levelled by far-right nationalist groups.
From migration to defence: Germany and France announce EU reform ideas
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday announced common plans on a plethora of EU reforms ahead of a crunch end-June summit that could determine the future of the bloc.
France and Germany push for compromise on eurozone reform
France and Germany are "determined" to reach a compromise on President Emmanuel Macron's proposals for a shake-up of the eurozone, a French government source told AFP on Sunday after marathon talks between the two countries.
Macron visits Merkel in bid to salvage EU reform plans
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Berlin Thursday for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, hoping to breathe fresh life into his grand vision for EU reforms in the face of growing German resistance.
Germany hits brakes on Macron's dreams for stronger Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron's vision for a stronger European Union may be in tatters as a growing rift emerges with Germany on everything from defence to his plans for deeper eurozone integration.
German, French MPs urge closer bond on friendship anniversary
German and French lawmakers on Monday marked the 55th anniversary of a friendship treaty between their countries with a plea for closer cooperation as Paris seeks Berlin's backing for ambitious EU reforms.
US seeks extradition of German al-Qaeda member held in French prison
New York prosecutors announced Wednesday they are seeking the extradition of a German Al-Qaeda convict, who last week attacked prison guards in France, unveiling US charges against him in connection with the 9/11 investigations.
Iran regime opponents rally in France, Germany
Iranian regime opponents held small-scale demonstrations Saturday in France and Germany to show support for opposition groups who have held rallies inside their country in recent days.
Merkel and Macron call for 'peaceful settlement' in eastern Ukraine
The leaders of Germany and France called on Saturday for all sides in the Ukraine conflict to "face their responsibilities" after a rise in ceasefire violations in the east of the country.
Berlin art show shocks France with jihadist 'martyrs' display
A Berlin art installation dedicated to "martyrs" has prompted outrage by including one of the Paris jihadist attackers alongside the likes of Martin Luther King and Socrates, with the French embassy calling the display "deeply shocking".
LISTEN: Austria turns right, Venice bids for freedom, France stamps on sex pests
In this week's podcast we look at how Austria's government could soon include an ex-Nazi party. How right wing could it get?
Germany and France plan to introduce new tax on internet giants
France and Germany plan to issue a new proposal to tax internet giants so that they pay a "fair contribution" in every country where they earn money, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday.
Merkel and Macron put defence at heart of blooming ties
France and Germany agreed Thursday to begin work on a joint fighter jet, a major advance in their relations designed to underline their united front in the face of fracturing Western relations.
Merkel congratulates Macron on 'clear parliamentary majority'
Chancellor Angela Merkel congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on winning a "clear parliamentary majority" in elections on Sunday, her spokesman said.
Merkel congratulates Macron on 'great success' in parliamentary elections
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron for the "great success" of his party after projections showed them set to win a sweeping majority in parliament.
Germany and France vow to speed up eurozone integration
Core EU powers France and Germany vowed Monday to accelerate eurozone integration, with a new bilateral panel to work out ways to kickstart the reform process.
Shedding light on French deportees put to work on Hitler's secret weapon
The Resistance's struggle against Nazi occupation in World War II is well-documented in France but much less is known about thousands of its members forced to work in Nazi Germany on Hitler's secret weapon: the V2 rockets he hoped would bring Britain to its knees.
Merkel and Macron: the new power couple to shake up Europe
Freshly elected French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are the new power couple leading the charge against anti-European populists and trying to put the struggling EU back on track, analysts say.