Germany

2024 - 6 - 4

Torrential Rains and Political Intrigue: Insights from Germany

Climate Change - EU Elections - Floods - Germany - Immigration Policies

Discover the latest on floods, climate concerns, and political developments in Germany. Stay updated on the unfolding events in southern Germany!

Torrential rains in Germany have tragically claimed the lives of four individuals, with floods wreaking havoc in parts of the country. Emergency workers are tirelessly evacuating residents as the death toll continues to rise amidst the devastating aftermath.

In addition to the natural disaster, experts are warning that Germany may fall short of its climate targets. The recent extreme rainfall has not only led to loss of life but has also sparked a climate debate as towns in southern Germany battle against the raging floods.

On the political front, a poignant incident involving the killing of a policeman by an Afghan migrant has deepened the chasm in German politics. This event has significant implications ahead of the EU vote, causing ripple effects in the already complex political landscape.

Chancellor Scholz has visited the flood-hit regions, emphasizing the urgent need for action on the climate crisis. With the death toll rising and thousands evacuated, the severe weather serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need to combat climate change.

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Torrential rains in Germany kill 4 (Voice of America)

The death toll from floods that have engulfed parts of southern Germany has risen to four, as emergency workers continue to evacuate people.

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Germany floods: Four die and thousands flee homes in southern areas (BBC News)

Floods caused by heavy rain in southern Germany have claimed at least four lives. The victims include three people found in flooded basements on Monday.

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Southern Germany battles floods as experts say Berlin will miss ... (POLITICO.eu)

BRUSSELS โ€” Germany will fail to meet its climate targets, experts said, as extreme rainfall flooded parts of the country. Towns across southern Germany, ...

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German policeman's killing deepens political chasm ahead of EU vote (Financial Times)

Simply sign up to the German politics myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The death of a policeman at the hands of a knife-wielding Afghan migrant ...

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Scholz visits flood-hit region in southern Germany as death toll rises (The Guardian)

Chancellor says severe weather a call to action on climate crisis after at least four people die and thousands evacuated.

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Germany counts flooding losses as heavy rains stoke climate debate (Reuters)

The German government said on Monday that deadly flooding in the nation's south served as a warning to keep up the fight against climate change, ...

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Four dead as floods sweep southern Germany (FRANCE 24)

Thousands of people in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg had to leave their homes since torrential rain on Friday sparked deadly flooding.

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EU Green Deal? No, thanks: Germany's liberals want a weaker ... (POLITICO.eu)

Germany's Free Democrats say their backing for the next EU top executive hinges on weakening EU climate laws โ€” a clear shot at Ursula von der Leyen.

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4 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation ... (The Washington Post)

The death toll in floods across a large part of southern Germany has risen to four as three bodies were recovered from inundated basements.

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Probe into stabbing attack in Germany handed to anti-terrorism ... (The Times of Israel)

25-year-old Afghan national suspected of carrying out stabbing at anti-Islam rally in Mannheim, killing police officer and wounding 5 others.

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Germany โ€“ Thousands Evacuate Floods in Bavaria and Baden ... (FloodList)

Thousands of people have evacuated their homes in southern Germany after heavy rain caused multiple rivers to break their banks.

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4 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation ... (PBS NewsHour)

Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend.

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Germany held by Ukraine in Euro warm-up (FRANCE 24)

Germany were held to a 0-0 draw by Ukraine as the European Championship hosts lacked a cutting edge at a sold out Max-Morlock stadium in Nuremberg.

Germany vs. Ukraine: Euro 2024 warm-up CONFIRMED line-ups ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Germany kick off their final preparations for hosting UEFA Euro 2024 with a pre-tournament friendly against Ukraine in Nuremberg on Monday (kick-off: 8.45pm ...

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At least four dead in floods in southern Germany as situation ... (Euronews)

Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend.

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Four dead as floods sweep southern Germany (Aljazeera.com)

Thousands of people in Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg were evacuated as torrential rain causes deadly flooding.

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Germany leads rebellion against EU foreign influence law (Financial Times)

Germany, backed by a group of countries including Hungary and Poland, is leading a revolt against new EU legislation aimed at shining a light on foreign ...

Four dead in floods in southern Germany (CGTN)

At least four people have died in heavy flooding in southern Germany, local police said on Monday. The floods follow exceptionally heavy rainfall, ...

Flooding impacting parts of southern Germany in early June ... (Crisis24)

Flooding impacting parts of southern Germany in early June. Localized evacuation orders are in place.

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Germany news roundup: 29 May to 4 June - Research Professional ... (Research Professional News)

This week: GEW backs student aid increase, DATI funding, research funder chooses 11 collaborative centres.

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5 killed after floods engulf southern Germany (CNN)

Five people have died and thousands were evacuated in southern Germany after heavy rainfall hit the region and caused vast floods.

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Germany's deadly floods spread along Danube (BBC News)

Flood waters are continuing to rise in parts of southern Germany, and are now spreading down the Danube to Austria and Hungary.

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Cape Town boy can relocate to Germany with mom (Independent Online)

Judge Gayaat Salie granted the mother, an air traffic controller who accepted a job offer in Germany, the right to have her son permanently removed from Cape ...

Survey finds most people in Germany want greater EU energy ... (Clean Energy Wire)

Asked whether Europe should work more closely together in the areas of energy transition and climate protection or whether countries should act independently, ...

Operational impact of floods in the south of Germany (Maersk)

The heavy flooding has resulted in train cancellations, road closures, and train stoppages, consequently impacting our truck and rail operations on both import ...

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Who is Germany's Plan B commissioner if von der Leyen crashes out? (POLITICO.eu)

Both potential picks come with considerable EU experience, but Brantner, who is responsible for EU and trade policy within the economy ministry, appears to be ...

Germany vs. Greece: Euro 2024 warm-up probable line-ups, match ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Germany welcome Greece to Mรถnchengladbach on Friday as Julian Nagelsmann's side play their final warm-up match ahead of UEFA Euro 2024 (kick-off: 8.45pm ...

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