Daily Briefing 27.04.2026, 16:03 (CEST)

Merz: Ukraine's EU integration is a path to peace

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees Ukraine’s closer integration into the European Union as vital for ending Russia’s war against the country.

Germany, UK to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and AI

Germany and the United Kingdom are set to deepen cooperation on critical minerals as the two countries seek to build closer ties following Brexit.

Germany's Merz: US 'humiliated' by Iran, no end in sight to conflict

The United States is being "humiliated" by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday, warning that the conflict is not likely to end soon.

Bayern's Musiala 'feeling this freedom again' in time for PSG clash

Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala suffered a severe leg injury in a match against Paris Saint-Germain in July. Now he is nearing top form again as the two sides meet again.

German conservatives quash calls for more debt as budget fight looms

Leading German conservatives on Monday quashed calls for a further loosening of the country's strict debt rules as pressure builds on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition to plug holes in ...

German consumer climate dimmed by Iran conflict

Consumer sentiment in Germany has fallen again in the wake of the war in Iran and its impact on household finances, according to the latest study released on Monday.

Fatalities involving e-bike users, older cyclists surge in Germany

The number of cyclists killed in road accidents across Germany rose by 3.8% to 462 in 2025, official data showed on Monday, with more than half of victims aged 65 and over.

Chaos at German 'Ulm 5' trial over damage to Israeli arms firm site

Five pro-Palestinian activists went on trial in Germany on Monday over a protest at an Israeli defence company's site in the southern city of Ulm, with chaotic scenes breaking out in the co...

Russia summons German envoy over alleged contact with Chechen figure

Russia summoned Germany’s ambassador, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, to the Foreign Ministry on Monday over alleged contacts between German politicians and individuals Moscow classifies as terr...

Germany orders €1 billion in infantry gear from Rheinmetall

Germany's armed forces have placed a €1.04 billion ($1.2 billion) order for infantry equipment with defence contractor Rheinmetall, the company said on Monday, as Berlin steps up military p...