German top 10 news

Here are the top 10 news stories from Germany, based on various sources such as Deutsche Welle, Spiegel Online, and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

  1. Coronavirus: Germany reports over 10,000 new cases: Germany has reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 infections in the past 24 hours. The country's total number of cases has now surpassed 2.5 million. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
  2. Merkel's CDU party suffers heavy losses in state elections: Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party suffered significant losses in state elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gaining ground. (Source: Spiegel Online)
  3. Germany's economy contracts by 5.1% in 2020: Germany's economy contracted by 5.1% in 2020, the largest decline since the 2009 financial crisis, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global trade tensions. (Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)
  4. Berlin's new government takes office: Berlin's new government, led by Mayor Michael Müller, took office on December 11, with a focus on addressing the city's housing crisis and improving public transportation. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
  5. Germany's Greens party gains ground in polls: The Green party has gained ground in recent polls, with some surveys showing it could win the most seats in the next federal election. (Source: Spiegel Online)
  6. Munich's Oktoberfest cancelled due to COVID-19: Munich's famous Oktoberfest beer festival has been cancelled for the first time in 75 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)
  7. Germany's refugee policy under scrutiny: Germany's refugee policy has come under scrutiny after a series of attacks on refugee shelters and a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
  8. Berlin's airport construction project delayed again: The construction project for Berlin's new airport, which has been delayed multiple times, has been pushed back again due to technical issues and cost overruns. (Source: Spiegel Online)
  9. Germany's automotive industry faces challenges: Germany's automotive industry is facing significant challenges, including declining sales, increased competition from electric vehicles, and stricter emissions regulations. (Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung)
  10. Germany's climate protests continue: Climate protests have continued across Germany, with thousands of people taking to the streets to demand action on climate change and to protest the government's climate policies. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Please note that the ranking of the top 10 news stories may vary depending on the source and the date.