The chancellor met with those who lost their homes and with rescue teams and German Army troops searching for survivors, as the number of dead rose above 180 in Europe.
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Climate Changed Is Blamed for Worsening Flooding in Europe
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, was among several other officials who made the connection. “It shows the urgency to act,” she said.
Germans Clamor for Covid Vaccines, but Shun AstraZeneca’s Offering
Hundreds of thousands of AstraZeneca doses are sitting unopened as many Germans reject the vaccine over fears it is “second-class” compared to the one developed by BioNTech and Pfizer.
Locked Down on V-E Day, Europe Celebrates World War II Liberation
Pandemic restrictions forced ceremonies for the 75th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender to be sharply scaled down. But some poignant rituals went ahead.
How Dresden Looked After a World War II Firestorm 75 Years Ago
Germany commemorated 75 years since the Allied bombing devastated the city. But the milestone has taken on new meaning with the rise of the far right.
Looking to History and Recent Events, German Leaders Defend Democracy and Pluralism
On a date freighted with historic meaning, Germany’s president calls for “an enlightened patriotism,” or national pride without bigotry.