Daily Briefing 08.05.2026, 16:42 (CEST)

German exports rise in March despite impact of Iran war

German exports rose 0.5% in March compared with the previous month despite the impact of the war in Iran, according to official figures released on Friday. 

Germany's upper house rejects relief bonus for employees

A tax-free bonus of up to €1,000 ($1,180) that German companies could give their employees partly to offset high energy costs will not be introduced for the moment after the bill suffered a...

Deutsche Bahn ramps up European rail links amid rising demand

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is reporting rising passenger numbers in its cross-border services and aims to attract more customers with new European connections, board member Michael ...

Germany plans 24 centres to assess volunteers under conscription law

Germany's Defence Ministry has designated locations for 24 centres to assess candidates for the army - with the first centre expected to open later this year - as the military enacts a mili...

'Little boy from the countryside' Schuster makes Freiburg dream

Freiburg fans surged on to the pitch in ecstasy on Thursday after reaching a European final for the first time and later welcomed coach Julian Schuster into their packed fan block for a wil...

Commerzbank plans 3,000 job cuts, warns against UniCredit plans

Germany's Commerzbank plans to cut around 3,000 more full-time jobs across the group by 2030, the DAX-listed lender said on Friday, while warning against further proposed cost-saving measur...

German foundation offers more funds for pregnant athletes, childcare

A German sports foundation is expanding funding for pregnant athletes and elite sportspeople who need help with childcare.

Hostage situation at German bank is over, police say

The hostage situation at a bank in the western German town of Sinzig is concluded, police said on Friday. 

Women's board share at Germany's largest listed firms dips again

The share of women on supervisory boards at Germany's largest listed companies among shareholder representatives has declined for a second consecutive year, according to an analysis by recr...

Freiburg and Villa to clash in Europa League final after comebacks

Germany's Freiburg benefitted from an early red card for visitors Braga on Thursday to sweep into the Europa League final where they will meet Aston Villa.