Daily Briefing 31.07.2026, 16:22 (CEST)

German unemployment rises above 3 million mark in July

The number of jobless people in Germany rose by 71,000 in July, soaring past the 3-million mark to reach 3.007 million, data from the Federal Employment Agency showed on Friday, dashing hop...

German official wants to see 'lordly' Infantino gone at FIFA

German top football official Alexander Wehrle has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of a "lordly" leadership style and wants him ousted before he may destroy the game.

Economy minister presses EU for technology-neutral car policy

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche called on the European Commission to adopt a more technology-neutral approach to the car industry, saying Brussels should further ease fleet emissio...

Ice hockey worlds 2027 in Germany without Russia and Belarus

Russia and Belarus will remain excluded from the next men's ice hockey world champions in 2027 in Germany, the ruling body IIHF has said.

Commerzbank boss ready for 'constructive' talks with UniCredit

Commerzbank chief executive Bettina Orlopp said she is ready to hold "constructive" talks with the firm's largest shareholder, Italy's UniCredit, as the Milan-based bank makes an aggressive...

German chancellor tells Spain to secure EU's external border

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday urged Spain to quickly regain control of the situation in Ceuta after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory from Morocco.

Roger Schmidt succeeds Klopp as Red Bull Head of Global Soccer

Coach Roger Schmidt has been appointed Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull in succession of Jürgen Klopp, who was appointed German national team coach a week ago.

Germany deports fewer people in first half of 2026

Germany deported 9,663 people in the first six months of 2026, down from more than 11,800 in the same period a year earlier, according to data from the Interior Ministry.

German inflation jumps to 2.8% after fuel tax relief ends

German consumer prices rose by 2.8% in July, up from 2.3% in the previous month, the Federal Statistical Office said on Thursday, citing preliminary figures.

German railway posts first core business profit in seven years

German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn posted a profit in its core business in the first half of 2026 for the first time in seven years, the company announced on Thursday.