Germany

2024 - 6 - 4

Germany in Turmoil: Floods, Football, and Political Drama

Chancellor Scholz - Climate Change - Floods - Germany - Political Tensions - UEFA Euro 2024

Discover the latest updates on floods in southern Germany, football warm-up matches, and political tensions in a captivating mix of events!

Germany has been facing a challenging time with floods wreaking havoc in southern areas, leading to the tragic loss of at least four lives. Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation and forced thousands to flee their homes. Rescue operations are underway as emergency workers continue to evacuate people from the affected regions.

On a different note, Germany recently played a pre-tournament friendly against Ukraine as part of their preparations for hosting UEFA Euro 2024. The match ended in a draw, raising questions about the team's performance and strategy leading up to the championship. Football fans eagerly await Germany's performance in the upcoming tournament.

In the midst of natural disasters and sports events, political tensions in Germany have also been escalating. The country's Free Democrats expressed dissent regarding the EU Green Deal, highlighting a divide on climate laws within the European Union. Additionally, a tragic incident involving the killing of a policeman by an Afghan migrant has deepened the political chasm, adding to the complexity of the current situation.

As the nation grapples with these interconnected challenges, it serves as a stark reminder of the need for resilience and unity in the face of adversity. The events unfolding in Germany shed light on the delicate balance between environmental concerns, sports enthusiasm, and political discourse, shaping the country's narrative in a crucial period of time.

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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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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.

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

BRUSSELS — 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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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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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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Floods Break Dams and Submerge Highways in Southern Germany (The New York Times)

Several towns declared states of emergency and evacuated citizens as water submerged streets and highways and derailed a high-speed train.

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4 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation ... (The Associated Press)

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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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.

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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 — a clear shot at Ursula von der Leyen.

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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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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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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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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 0-0 Ukraine: Euro 2024 hosts held at home in warm-up ... (Eurosport.com)

Germany kick off the 2024 European Championship on home soil against Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich on June 14. They have two games to prepare for ...

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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 ...

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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.

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, ...

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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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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.

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

According to the Bavaria Flood Information Service (Hochwassernachrichtendiest Bayern/HND), the main flooding occurred along parts of the upper Danube River, as ...

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

Germany welcome Greece to Mönchengladbach 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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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 ...

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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