Daily Briefing 28.03.2026, 17:03 (CET)

Merz says army could be involved in mine-clearing from Hormuz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he can envisage the country's Bundeswehr armed forces being deployed to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz once the war in Iran has ended.

Hope and concern for freed whale swimming off German Baltic coast

Experts remain concerned about a humpback whale that surprised rescuers by freeing itself from a sandbank off Germany's Baltic Sea coast.

13-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Germany, father detained

A 13-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in the western German city of Witten, police said on Saturday, adding that the boy's father has been detained as the suspected perpetrator.

Lufthansa cabin crew vote in favour of strikes

Cabin crew at Lufthansa and its regional subsidiary Cityline have voted by a large majority in favour of industrial action, their union Ufo announced.

Germany paves the way for tighter EU asylum rules

The rules for implementing a stricter European Union asylum law in Germany cleared the final hurdle in the upper house of parliament or Bundesrat on Friday.

Germany aim to build against Ghana on hard-fought win in Switzerland

Germany players got a breather on Saturday ahead of their next World Cup tune-up match against Ghana, where Florian Wirtz and company want to build on a 4-3 victory in Switzerland.

Trump criticizes Merz over Germany's stance on Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Friday criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the lack of help in securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Wirtz the star as Germany win World Cup tune-up 4-3 in Switzerland

Florian Wirtz scored a brace and set up the other two as visiting Germany came from behind twice to win a World Cup tune-up match 4-3 in Switzerland on Friday.

Wadephul seeks to ease tensions with Rubio over Iran war

German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul said he was able to make clear to his US counterpart Marco Rubio that Germany is willing to help out in the Strait of Hormuz - once the war is over.

Inquiry shows no evidence backing Tesla's claim against German union

German state criminal police office investigations of allegations by US electric carmaker Tesla that the IG Metall union had conducted an illegal eavesdropping operation have produced no ev...