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Officials in Germany are pledging to stamp out violent protests after demonstrators turned to looting.

The German city of Frankfurt emerges as a new flashpoint for Europe's anti-government protests as students demand better education and lower living costs.

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.

Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.

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.

Young demonstrators clash with police in Berlin and shops are looted in Frankfurt in echo of last month’s French riots

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.

Tens of thousands take to the streets across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.

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.

After a largely peaceful protest, violence broke out between police and demonstrators in Germany.

Prices could rise for other EU countries as bloc’s biggest economy will be forced to rely on more spot market purchases

Hooded rioters looted stores in Frankfurt after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets ⁠across Germany's biggest cities to demand better education and lower living costs.

Protesters clashed with police as thousands took to the streets across 34 cities in Germany.

Egypt and Germany are stepping up cooperation on skilled labour mobility, vocational training and workforce development as Germany seeks to address labour shortages across several sectors, while Egyptian professionals show growing interest in accessing European job markets. The efforts were highlighted during the opening day of the 2026 Labour Mobility Forum

Nationwide protests led by young people were largely peaceful throughout the day, but reports about looting and rioting in the evening, especially in Frankfurt, overshadowed the spirit of the demonstrations.

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.

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.

<p>France’s interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, has warned protesters that covering their faces with Halloween costumes could result in fines</p><ul><li><p>Full report: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/31/police-clash-rioters-after-largely-peaceful-protests-across-france">Police clash with masked rioters after largely peaceful protests acros

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel says it's time to consider a woman as Germany's next president. Meanwhile, the IG Metall union has begun warning strikes after pay talks collapse. DW has more.

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.

<p>More than 160,000 people across Germany are expected to join demonstrations on Saturday, organisers say, as a youth-led movement inspired by protests elsewhere in Europe takes to the streets to demand better education and lower living costs.</p> <p>The protests follow a wave of Gen Z-led demonstrations across Europe this year. In Serbia, student-led activ

France is bracing for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween, with shops boarded up and authorities scrambling to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks ago.

A wave of youth-led protests has swept Europe, with demonstrators denouncing rising prices and a lack of prospects.

A vast leak of internal emails have pulled back the curtain on the AfD’s evolution, fuelling fresh claims that it poses a threat to democracy

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.

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.

<p>Activists call for people to make their anger known over poor public services including education and housing</p><p>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.</p><p>Weeks of

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.

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.

German diplomacy in Asia takes focus this week, as Chancellor Merz wraps up a three-country Asian business tour in South Korea. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier held talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing. DW has more.

German diplomacy in Asia was in focus this week, as Chancellor Merz wraps up a three-country Asian business tour in South Korea. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier is set to hold talks with Xi Jinping. DW has more.

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook called for greater coop...

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comments come at the end of his multi-day tour. Meanwhile, President Steinmeier is set to hold talks with Xi Jinping. DW has more.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called for a stronger Nigeria-Germany partnership to translate their relationship into investments and industrial gro Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-seeks-stronger-nigeria-germany-partnership-2/

Alexander Zverev is the second German man, after Boris Becker, to clinch the No. 1 spot in tennis.

Germany’s Alexander Zverev has become the world number one for the first time after reaching the quarter-finals of the Vienna Open. Read More: https://punchng.com/germanys-zverev-becomes-tennis-world-no-1/

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.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said cooperation between Sout...

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Germany agreed Thursday to upgrade th...

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. DW has more.

Germany's largest car maker reported third quarter losses of €5.8 billion as its major financial struggles continue. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz concludes his tour of Asia with a visit to South Korea. DW has more.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said cooperation between Sout...

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Germany agreed Thursday to upgrade th...

Germany's largest car maker reported third quarter losses of €5.8 billion as its major financial struggles continue. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz concludes his tour of Asia with a visit to South Korea. DW has more.

Sources said that the event will be held in the presence of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Tamil Nadu Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce S. Keerthana will visit Germany in the first week of November

Young people in Germany are preparing to protest over education and climate change. Politicians fear violence like in France, but an expert sees differences.

Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.

Germany's political parties are weighing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with no candidate agreed yet. Meanwhile, a poll suggests most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year.

Germany's political parties are weighing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with no candidate agreed yet. Meanwhile, a poll suggests most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year. Follow DW.

Most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year, although younger adults are much more enthusiastic. Meanwhile, politicians are lining up behind potential candidates to be Germany's next president. Keep up with DW.

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has named former Netflix Germany film chief Sasha Bühler as Philip Pratt’s successor at the Amazon streamer. Bühler has been named Head of German Originals at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Germany, news that comes months after we revealed she had left her role as Director of Film for German-speaking Europe […]

Berlin must choose between joining an existing fighter program and starting a new project as it seeks more control over its defense.

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.

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about how the erosion of world order presents a threat to the interests of both European and Asian nations.

A person intentionally drove into a group of people in a northern German town, police have said. Three people have been taken into custody in what police said was likely a gang confrontation.

A person intentionally drove into a group of people in a northern German town, police have said. The suspects fled on foot and remain at large.

At a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on an official visit to Singapore, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that there is “much more” both countries can do together under their strategic partnership. &nbsp;

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Taihan Cable &amp; Solution Co., South Korea's second...

The luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home.