Daily Briefing 31.12.2025, 16:45 (CET)

Survey: Half of Germans concerned about AI in online transactions

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital purchasing offers is causing more unease among German consumers, according to a survey published on Wednesday.

Tesla plans to expand production at German car plant

US electric car manufacturer Tesla is aiming to increase in production at its factory in Grünheide near Berlin in 2026, despite the difficult market situation in Germany.

Union: German police face high risk of violence on New Year's Eve

The German Police Trade Union (GdP) fears fresh violence against emergency services at the turn of the year on Wednesday night.

Fewer passengers in Germany affected by theft, police figures show

Less luggage has been stolen at stations and on trains in Germany, according to police figures covering the period from January to October.

Prevc kicks off Two Nights Tour with win in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Defending ski jumping World Cup champion Nika Prevc kicked off the women's Two Nights Tour with a large hill win in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany on Wednesday.

Merz vows security, backs key reforms in first New Year's speech

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for confidence despite global crises and voiced support for implementing key economic reforms.

Matthäus expects Germany to reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals

Former Germany captain Lothar Matthäus expects the Germany national team to reach the semi-finals at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Germany and France postpone decision on FCAS joint air combat system

Germany and France have once again postponed their decision on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint European air defence initiative, this time indefinitely.

Merz hopes for transparency and honesty in peace process

European and Canadian officials have coordinated further efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday...

Germany's DAX index posts best year since 2019

Germany's stock market ended the last trading day of the year on a strong note, with its leading index the DAX rising at one point above 24,500 points and closing at 24,490.41 points.