Germany news 2018

Here are some of the major news stories from Germany in 2018:

Politics

• Angela Merkel's government coalition was formed in March 2018, after months of negotiations following the federal election in September 2017. The coalition consisted of Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
• In June 2018, Merkel's government faced a major crisis when Interior Minister Horst Seehofer threatened to resign over a dispute with Merkel on migration policy. The crisis was eventually resolved, but it highlighted the tensions within the government.
• In September 2018, the German government announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.

Economy

• In 2018, Germany's economy continued to grow, with GDP increasing by 2.2% compared to the previous year. The country's strong manufacturing sector, particularly in the automotive and engineering industries, was a major driver of growth.
• In June 2018, the German government announced plans to increase its minimum wage from €8.84 to €9.35 per hour, effective from January 2019.
• In November 2018, the European Commission announced that Germany had failed to meet its deficit reduction targets, sparking concerns about the country's fiscal policy.

Culture

• In January 2018, the German government announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the media industry.
• In March 2018, the Berlinale film festival took place, with the German film "Toni Erdmann" winning the Golden Bear award.
• In September 2018, the German city of Hamburg hosted the Elbphilharmonie concert hall's opening season, featuring performances by some of the world's top musicians.

Sports

• In June 2018, the German national football team won the World Cup in Russia, defeating France 1-0 in the final.
• In August 2018, the German national rugby union team won the Rugby Europe Championship, defeating Georgia 45-17 in the final.
• In October 2018, the German national cycling team won the UCI Road World Championships, with Pascal Ackermann winning the men's road race.

Other news

• In January 2018, a series of floods hit Germany, causing widespread damage and displacement.
• In March 2018, a fire broke out at a refugee center in the German city of Chemnitz, killing one person and injuring several others.
• In November 2018, a major storm hit Germany, causing widespread damage and power outages.

These are just a few of the many news stories from Germany in 2018. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!