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The euro is the official currency of the eurozone, which consists of 20 of the 27 EU member states. It is the second-largest reserve currency in the world after the US dollar.

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Reports & Analysis

The sun setting behind the skyline of Frankfurt with the ECB main building in front of the picture

ECB turns 25: From guardian of the euro to crisis manager

ECB turns 25: From guardian of the euro to crisis manager

As the ECB fights rampant inflation, it's not the only crisis the bank's been facing in the past 25 years.
BusinessMay 24, 2023
Deutschlandticket / 49-Euro-Ticket

Truly revolutionary? Germany's €49 public transport ticket

Truly revolutionary? Germany's €49 public transport ticket

A new ticket allows travellers to use local and regional public transport for just €49. How radical is it really?
PoliticsApril 30, 202302:22 min
Fußball Manchester United gegen Arsenal

Why do female footballers get so many ACL injuries?

Why do female footballers get so many ACL injuries?

England captain Leah Williamson is the latest to be ruled out of the World Cup. Why are ACL tears more common in women?
SoccerApril 26, 2023
Commuters wait to board a train at Berlin Central Station.

Germany launches €49 monthly public transport ticket

Germany launches €49 monthly public transport ticket

The monthly ticket is meant to help ease the cost of living and promote public transport use. How revolutionary is it?
Cars and TransportationApril 4, 2023
Kevin de Bruyne holds a finger in the air in celebration

Germany picked off by De Bruyne and Belgium

Germany picked off by De Bruyne and Belgium

After a win in their first match since an early World Cup exit, Germany got a reality check against Belgium.
SoccerMarch 28, 2023
Niclas Füllkrug wheels away after scoring

Flick's fringe players make case as Germany beat Peru

Flick's fringe players make case as Germany beat Peru

Germany started their long run of friendlies ahead of a home tournament at Euro 2024 with a 2-0 win over Peru.
SoccerMarch 25, 2023
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In the spotlight

Alexandra Popp

Women's Euros euphoria: Blip or bump?

Have the Euros had a positive impact on interest in German club football? The answer appears to be a clear yes.
SoccerDecember 21, 2022
England's Leah Williamson and Millie Bright lift the trophy as they celebrate with teammates after winning Euro 2022

Euro 2022: Where does the women's game go from here?

Euro 2022 was an overwhelming success. Whether Europe's leagues can build on this will dictate its longer-term impact.
SoccerAugust 1, 2022
Commuters wait to board a train at Berlin Central Station.

Germany's 9-euro travel pass: Success or failure?

The phenomenally cheap 9-euro travel pass has been available for a month. Should the scheme continue?
TravelJuly 5, 2022
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Opinion

Kommentarbild von Andreas Sten-Ziemons

Opinion: Rudi Völler is not the reformer Germany needs

Andreas Sten-Ziemons
Commentary
SoccerJanuary 20, 2023
Andelko Subic

Opinion: Croatians wary about joining euro

Andelko Subic
Commentary
PoliticsJanuary 1, 2023
DW Volos 2022 | Mathis Richtmann

Germany's 9-euro ticket isn't over

Mathis Richtmann
Commentary
PoliticsAugust 31, 2022
McKenna - Klein Nicholas Kommentarbild App

Euro 2022 was a watershed moment for football

Nick McKenna-Klein
Commentary
SportsJuly 31, 2022
DW's Stefan Nestler

Germany's team spirit at Euro 2022 is inspiring

Stefan Nestler
Commentary
SportsJuly 28, 2022

Euro 2020 a nice idea at the wrong time

Tom Gennoy
Commentary
SoccerJuly 12, 2021