Daily Briefing 05.04.2026, 17:03 (CEST)

Strong support for renewables in Germany despite policy change

More than two-thirds of Germans expect the government to accelerate the expansion of renewable energy, according to a survey cited by the German Solar Industry Association (BSW).

German blue-chip companies to pay record dividends for 2025

Germany's largest publicly listed companies are set to pay record dividends to shareholders despite an ongoing economic slowdown, according to a study by consulting firm EY.

German sex workers curate art exhibition about their business

A history of sex work takes us from the dusty streets of ancient Athens to patronage at the Paris Opera centuries later. Head to Bonn for a story of sex work told by the women involved.

Undav has no issues with Nagelsmann after Germany role debate

VfB Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav said he has no issues with Germany football coach Julian Nagelsmann following the debate over his role in the national team.

German rail official floats ticket discounts amid high fuel prices

As Germans grapple with high fuel prices, a senior official at rail operator Deutsche Bahn has suggested temporary rail discounts to ease the burden on the public.

Young man dies after being shot during police chase in Germany

A 22-year-old has died after he was shot by officers during a police chase in south-western Germany, prosecutors said on Sunday.

Investigations after football pitch stormed in Dresden

Police in the eastern German city of Dresden have opened more than a dozen investigations after rioting during the second-division match between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha Berlin, the Dresde...

Annual Easter peace marches draw thousands across 70 German towns

Germans gathered at around 70 locations across the country on Saturday for the traditional Easter marches calling for peace.

Germany's far-right AfD tops poll ahead of Merz's conservatives

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday drew ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives in a new opinion poll.

Germany sees third consecutive diesel price record after rule change

Germany has recorded a third consecutive day of record diesel prices after the government introduced a new measure earlier this week, the country's ADAC automobile association said on Satur...