Germany launches bid to host Olympics in 2040, the government moves to ease return of art looted by Nazis, and more news from around Germany on Thursday.

Germany and Britain pledged Wednesday to cooperate more closely on defence and security issues, as part of the new Labour government’s post-Brexit “reset” in relations with European allies.

Germany on Wednesday banned the Hamburg Islamic Centre, an association that has been under investigation for several months over its alleged support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah group and its links to Iran.

The German cabinet has passed a series of significant income tax relief measures and tax class reforms, particularly affecting married couples and civil partners.

Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he will run to be chancellor again in Germany’s 2025 election despite his party’s poor performance in recent surveys, as a September date was confirmed for the vote.

From slower postal delivers to new rules on cannabis for drivers and more generous grants for sutdents, here are all the major changes happening in Germany this August.

A German environmental group has won a lawsuit against the government for not adequately addressing air pollution. Could this reignite the debate on motorway speed limits?

Before the Pride parade by LGBTQ activists in the east German town of Altenburg even started, a small group had been hurling insults and flashing middle fingers at those present.

Germany picks its flag-bearers for the Olympics opening ceremony, politicians move to protect the highest court from far-right threats, and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.

Leftist and anarchist punk rockers from across Germany are congregating on the summer vacation destination of Sylt for the third year in a row. Here’s what they are protesting.