Daily Briefing 15.04.2026, 17:29 (CEST)

Germany gives a further €212 million for aid to Sudan

Germany will provide an additional €212 million ($250 million) this year to help address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, currently the world’s largest.

Iran war could spark wider economic shock, top German lawmaker warns

The energy crisis resulting from the war in Iran could quickly spiral into a wider economic shock, a top German conservative lawmaker warned on Wednesday.

Far-right AfD tops German poll as coalition support drops

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the strongest party in Germany in a YouGov poll, gaining one percentage point to 27% compared with the previous month.

Lufthansa strikes continue as cabin crew walk out

Lufthansa passengers are set to face further disruption on Wednesday as cabin crew launched a new two-day strike.

Ukraine Defence Contact Group to meet in Berlin

The Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) is meeting in Berlin on Wednesday at the invitation of German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

Study: Trade tensions to damage German export growth over next decade

Trade wars and rising protectionism are set to significantly slow the growth of German industrial exports, according to a study by consultancy Deloitte.

Germany to set new rules for groups with mainly foreign members

The German government intends to require associations with a majority of foreign members to be more transparent – particularly regarding the financial contributions they receive from non-EU countries.

Eta appointment: Token or door-opener for women?

Eintracht Braunschweig president Nicole Kumpis has hailed the appointment of Marie-Louise Eta at Union Berlin butsays that existing structures make it difficult for more women to have a coaching career in Germany.

Captain Gwinn leaves German women's team with dislocated shoulder

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn has left the team camp due to a dislocated shoulder and will not be available for Saturday's women's World Cup qualifier in Austria.

Two killed in small plane crash in western Germany

Two people were killed when a light aircraft crashed in a forest in western Germany, local authorities said on Tuesday.