Thomas Sparrow

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

Europe is being hit by what's being called a "fourth wave" of the pandemic - despite a successful rollout of vaccines.

Germany recorded last week record-high numbers of infections, close to 40,000… Audio

Thomas reflects on Angela Merkel's legacy, and updates on the ongoing coalition negotiations following last month's landmark election which marked the end of Angela Merkel's 16 years as Chancellor. Audio

Germany's new government may not be sworn in for several weeks to come, as the two main political parties head into coalition talks.

The centre-left Social Democrats has narrowly edged out the… Audio

Polls have closed in Germany, in a surprising election with the Social Democrats in the lead.

Now the wait is on for the final results, and a new chancellor, as Angela Merkel steps down after 16… Audio

Voters go to the polls in Germany this weekend to elect their next government and choose who will succeed the long-serving Angela Merkel as chancellor.

For millions of younger voters, Merkel is the… Audio

Germany's election is coming up next week - and chancellor Angela Merkel will stand down after 16 years.

For those vying for the leadership, Germany's pandemic response and climate change action are… Audio