Thomas Sparrow

The first active search for Madeleine McCann in almost a decade is underway in a reservoir in Portugal.

Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine 16 years ago are searching the Arade dam… Audio

Germany has pledged a further $4.7 billion worth of military aid to Ukraine, during a visit by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's to Berlin. President Zelenskyy thanked the German chancellor Olaf Scholz… Audio

Michael Schumacher's family are planning legal action against a German magazine which has published an artificial intelligence-generated 'interview' with the former Formula 1 driver.

Schumacher, a… Audio

Germany is the first international destination for King Charles since he taking the throne. His Majesty spent three days in Berlin, Brandenburg and Hamburg in a visit full of symbolism: King Charles… Audio

King Charles has become the first British Monarch to address parliament in Germany - even speaking German in his address

On the second day of his first overseas trip since becoming king, the monarch… Audio

Germany's transport network is at a near standstill as the country experiences one of its largest strikes in decades.

At midnight local time staff at airports, railways, ports, busses and subways… Audio

After a lot of pressure, the German government has authorised the delivery of German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine, both directly and via third countries. Chancellor Scholz had been criticised by… Audio

German police have  searched one hundred and thirty sites across the country and arrested twenty-five people on suspicions of plotting to overthrow the government.

A number of those arrested or still… Audio

The EU has announced it will work with the International Criminal Court to set up a specialised court to investigate war crimes in Ukraine committed by Russia. And Justice Ministers from the G7 will… Audio

Russia is shutting down gas supplies from a major pipeline to Europe for the next three days.

A Kremlin spokesman blamed Western sanctions against Russia, which he claimed prevented normal repair… Audio

Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow discusses how the EU plans to reduce gas consumption in response to Russia reducing gas deliveries. He also talks about travel chaos as Lufthansa was forced to… Audio

Leaders of the world's richest democracies and several developing states are pledging to help Ukraine for as long as it takes.

At the G7 summit in Germany, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the… Audio

The European Commission has recommended Ukraine be granted EU candidate status. an important step towards EU membership. The final decision will depend on the 27 EU member countries. This announcement… Audio

On Tuesday, German chancellor Olaf Scholz will be in Kyiv and Moscow to try and find a way out of this crisis.

The German chancellor is being strongly criticised for his stance on the Ukraine - and… Audio

Thomas surveys the rising Ukraine/Russia tensions, is Europe close to war?. The EU and NATO are struggling to find a common position to deal with the crisis. And while other European countries might… Audio

Urgent diplomatic talks are continuing in Europe, as world leaders try to stop a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The US secretary of State Antony Blinken warned again today that if Russian forces… Audio

She's been named the world's most powerful woman many times, but after an astonishing 16 years, Angela Merkel bowed out as Germany's Chancellor.

Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Morning… Audio

Olaf Scholz is set to be sworn in as the German chancellor on Wednesday, officially putting an end to Angela Merkel's sixteen years in office.

Already, the incoming chancellor has said he wants the… Audio

Europe is being torn apart by anger and division over anti-Covid measures.

Violent clashes have been seen, night after night, across numerous countries, as new restrictions are brought in.

Austrians… Audio