What countries speak German in europe?

Here are the countries in Europe where German is an official language:

* Germany (obviously!)

* Austria

* Switzerland (along with French, Italian, and Romansh)

* Liechtenstein

* Luxembourg (along with French)

It's also worth noting that German is spoken by significant minorities in:

* Belgium

* Italy (especially in the South Tyrol region)

* Denmark (in Southern Jutland)

* Poland (in the Silesian region)

* Czech Republic

* Hungary

While German is not an official language in these countries, it plays a significant role in the local culture and history.