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Chancellor Angela Merkel has dominated politics for a decade, but a surging anti-refugee party is posing a challenge in Sunday's vote.

At that hour clocks should be set forward to 3 a.m., except in areas that have opted out.

A transnational data network is needed to better track Islamic militants who may have returned from Iraq and Syria, Holger Muench said Saturday.

This week's stimulus moves by the European Central Bank could steer the continent toward Japan-style stagnation, critics say.

Volkswagen passenger car global sales fell nearly 5 percent in February, with a sharp 13 percent drop in the U.S., as it continues to suffer the fallout from its emissions scandal.

Record high employment, strong local consumption and a weaker euro should continue to boost the economy, Germany’s economy ministry said.

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi unveiled a slew of growth-boosting measures like rate cuts and an extended asset-buying program.

There will be 18 of the best "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" teams participating in Turner Sports' eSports league.

While the U.S. and EU hold steady with sanctions against Russia, a Ukrainian pilot's detention is fueling protests in both Kiev and Moscow.

While Canada has accepted more than 26,000 refugees from the war-torn country, the United States has accepted fewer than 1,000.

Users on social media have reportedly complained that the illustrations are too suggestive.

Michael Horn, the head of the German automaker’s U.S. operations, is leaving amid “difficult times” for the company.

Supercell made close to $1 billion in revenue off the strength of three games last year.

The documents reportedly include German fighters’ names, education levels, addresses and willingness to serve as suicide bombers.

"Submission," the novel on which the play is based, has been extremely controversial.

The company has been hit hard by a global drop in commodity prices and the German government’s shift toward renewable energy.

European leaders expressed optimism for resettling thousands who have fled war-torn countries. But human rights observers weren’t so sure.

European Union leaders welcomed a Turkish plan to help curb the massive flow of migrants into Europe. Julie Noce reports.

Porsche and TAG Heuer joined Nike in distancing themselves from Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who admitted Monday to failing a drug test.

The northern European nation saw 61,428 people seeking asylum in February. Border closures along the Western Balkans route have contributed to the decline.

Meanwhile, the automaker's emissions scandal will inflict “substantial and painful” financial damage, CEO Matthias Mueller said.