Daily Briefing 10.11.2026, 16:50 (CET)

Merz warns EU budget deal hinges on securing funding for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Tuesday that his support for the EU's next multi-year budget hinges on securing long-term funding for Ukraine.

Germany to have representative office at World Economic Forum in Davos

Germany will open its own representative office at the next World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss alpine resort of Davos, the Economy and Digital Affairs ministries announced in Berlin on...

German employment agency chief: AI will destroy, generate many jobs

Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the German labour market by both destroying jobs and creating a similar number of new ones, Andrea Nahles, head of the Federal Employment Agency ...

Germany's AfD and The Left in favour of Russia at ice hockey worlds

German far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and The Left have spoken in favour of the participation of Russia in the 2027 men's ice hockey championships in Germany.

Kompany back to Bayern headquarters after illness

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has returned the team's training ground for the first time after illness, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Tuesday.

Nmecha defends controversial goal celebration after criticism

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has defended his controversial goal celebration and said he doesn't want to exclude anyone with his religious belief.

European Commission approves full Volkswagen takeover of Europcar

Germany's Volkswagen can increase its stake in car rental company Europcar to 100%, as the proposed acquisition does not raise any competition concerns.

The European Commission an...

Kids and selected fans allowed in stadium for Serbia v Germany

Kids under 15 years old accompanied by teachers or football coaches will be allowed at the Nations League match between Serbia and Germany on Friday.

Vodafone Germany reports mixed results as it prepares for job cuts

Vodafone Germany has reported mixed half-year results, with revenue rising just 0.4% to around €5.5 billion ($6.2 billion) and operating profit falling 3.2% to €2.1 billion, the company sai...

Bavarian conservative set to be Germany's first female president

Leading Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner is set to become Germany's first female president next year after receiving formal backing from Chancellor Friedrich Merz.