Daily Briefing 23.09.2026, 16:42 (CEST)

'Of course not': Germany rejects Trump's call for nations to quit ICC
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has firmly rejected a call by US President Donald Trump for nations to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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Germany's IG Metall union has demanded a 5% pay rise for roughly 3.7 million workers employed in the metal and electrical industry, the union said on Wednesday, as it gears up for difficult...
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German environment minister hails UN High Seas Treaty as major success
Germany has formally joined a landmark United Nations agreement aimed at protecting the high seas, with Environment Minister Carsten Schneider hailing it as the biggest international enviro...
Read TextGerman motoring group calls for end to once-daily fuel price hikes
The ADAC motoring association has called for Germany to scrap a rule that allows petrol stations to raise fuel prices only once a day, at noon, saying it has failed to bring down prices for...
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Germans still loyal to cash, but electronic payments gaining ground
Germans don't pay as much in cash as they used to but still use notes and coins more frequently than most other European shoppers, an annual report published on Wednesday showed.
Read TextActivists scale CDU headquarters to protest against Merz's policies
Environmental activists have scaled the headquarters of Germany's ruling conservative party to demand a stronger stance against the far right and protest against the climate policies of Cha...
Read TextRocks tumble from Germany's highest mountain as permafrost declines
Rock continued to tumble from the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, on Wednesday, as the permafrost binding the peak continues to recede due to climate change, leading to more frequent...
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Berlin plans to withdraw bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Berlin plans to withdraw its bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to information available to dpa.
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Klopp ready to 'get straight down to business' in Germany debut
Jürgen Klopp said he will get "straight down to business" in his debut as Germany coach in the Nations League opener against the Netherlands on Thursday.
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Left under pressure to tackle anti-Semitism charges after Berlin win
Calls are growing for The Left in Berlin to take action against allegations of anti-Semitism within its ranks, after the far-left party came first in last week's state elections in the capi...
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