Daily Briefing 27.11.2025, 16:40 (CET)

German president: Europe should have confidence as economic power
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday urged Europe to act with more confidence as an economic power, on the second day of his visit to Spain.
Read TextCompetition in China will stay 'tough,' Mercedes-Benz boss says
Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius said he expects conditions in China to remain difficult amid "incredibly intense" competition in the sector.
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Suspected Nord Stream pipeline saboteur extradited to Germany
The suspected mastermind of the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been extradited from Italy to Germany, prosecutors confirmed on Thursday.
Read TextForensic report: Chemical poisoning killed German family in Istanbul
Turkish authorities on Thursday confirmed that chemical poisoning killed a German family earlier this month in Istanbul.
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Mass protests expected as Germany's far-right AfD to found youth wing
Around 50,000 protesters are expected in a small German town this weekend as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) convenes to found a new youth wing.
Read TextGermany's Wacker Chemie cuts 1,500 jobs, citing high energy costs
Munich-based Wacker Chemie announced on Thursday that it plans to cut 1,500 jobs as part of attempts to save €300 million ($350 million) a year in the face of severe losses and high energy ...
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Merkel clarifies remarks on Polish, Baltic role in Ukraine war
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has made it clear that she does not blame Poland and the Baltic states for Russia's attack on Ukraine, describing the view as "fake news."
Read TextOlympic champion Harting against Games in Berlin
The NOlympia alliance, which is against Berlin's bid to host the Olympics, has gained the support of Olympic champion Christoph Harting.
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German police union warns of too few officers on New Year's Eve
Exploding firecrackers, injuries and street unrest: Germany's Police Union (GdP) expects a turbulent New Year's Eve and is warning of too few officers to handle the scale of disturbances.
Read TextMerkel: Germany's governing parties must resist far-right AfD
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged Germany's established political parties not to allow themselves to be led by the nose by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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