Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel’s CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s chancellor.
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For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.
Read MoreUS Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?
The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden’s administration.
Read MoreCoronavirus: EU anger over reduced Pfizer vaccine deliveries
Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.
Read MoreEthiopia Tigray crisis: EU concern over war crime reports
The conflict threatens the stability of the entire region, the EU’s top diplomat says.
Read MoreGerman sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal
Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in “Operation Aderlass”.
Read MoreDutch Rutte government to resign over child welfare fraud scandal
Mark Rutte’s cabinet is to resign after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.
Read MoreNazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn
German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.
Read MoreDakar Rally: Pierre Cherpin – French rider dies after crash on stage seven
French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies five days after crashing during stage seven of the Dakar Rally.
Read MoreMichael D Higgins: Mother-and-baby homes a ‘violation of rights’
Both state and Church are responsible for an “appalling level of infant mortality”, says Michael D Higgins.
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