Daily Briefing 16.10.2026, 16:39 (CEST)

German agency warns against cutting Balkan migrant worker permits

German employment authorities have warned the government against halving the limit on workers from non-EU states in the Western Balkan region, such as Serbia or Kosovo, saying this can deep...

Germany, France reach deal to support European car industry

Germany and France have agreed on a "joint approach to securing the future of the European automotive industry," aimed at reducing emissions and cutting red tape, the two governments said o...

Germany arrests further suspect in 2023 Budapest attacks

German prosecutors have had another suspect arrested in connection with attacks by suspected left-wing extremists in Budapest in February 2023.

German smokers brace for 50% tobacco tax hike

The price of factory-produced cigarettes in Germany will rise sharply at the turn of the year after the German parliament gave the final approval on Friday for the government's tobacco tax ...

Eurowings considering cuts to counter high kerosene costs

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is considering putting staff on reduced hours in the upcoming winter months because of high kerosene costs, a spokesman confirmed on Friday.

German construction permits show big gains in August

Building permits in Germany rose significantly again in August, offering a glimmer of hope for the struggling residential construction sector, the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden re...

Bayern keeper Neuer doubtful for league match against Leipzig

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is doubtful for the Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

Germany's upper house of parliament elects Wüst as its leader

The state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, was elected on Friday as the new president of the German Bundesrat, or upper house of parliament.

Leverkusen boosted by recent wins ahead of showdown against Freiburg

Bayer Leverkusen head into the Bundesliga showdown against leaders Freiburg on Sunday with plenty of confidence following four consecutive wins across all competitions.

Bundesbank chief sees potential for stronger German growth

The head of Germany's Bundesbank said on Friday that the country's economic growth could strengthen over the coming years and did not rule out further interest rate hikes to curb inflation....