Daily Briefing 03.05.2026, 21:53 (CEST)

Mainz and Gladbach secure spot in Bundesliga after wins

Mainz and Borussia Mönchengladbach secured their place in the Bundesliga after their respective wins on Sunday afternoon.

Sinner beats Zverev in Madrid for record fifth consecutive Masters

Jannik Sinner stormed past Alexander Zverev in Madrid on Sunday to become the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters titles.

Most believe German coalition won't last until next election

More than half of people in Germany do not expect the current coalition between the mainstream centre-left and centre-right parties to hold together until the 2029 elections, according to a...

Palace of the Republic: The rise and fall of an East German landmark

The story of Berlin's Palace of the Republic, which opened about five decades ago, reflects how it shaped everyday life for many citizens of East Germany, and why it continues to be remembered today.

Medics concerned as young reach out to AI for mental health advice

Young people suffering from stress or depression are increasingly calling on AI for help, says a new German poll. Many services are not developed for therapeutic use though.

Schalke promotion party leads to traffic and tram standstill

Schalke's return to the football Bundesliga triggered a big party in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, with tens of thousands of fans continuing the celebrations in the city centre after leaving t...

Ramstein mayor warns of 'disastrous' fallout from US troop withdrawal

The withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany announced by President Donald Trump will have a devastating impact on the communities hosting US bases, the mayor of Ramstein-Miesenbach told ...

Bayern's Goretzka tells PSG to expect 'fire'

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka says Paris Saint-Germain will have to contend with a heated atmosphere and the Bavarians' sheer will to win in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final...

Germany sees rise in battery storage system capacity

Germany saw two-thirds more battery storage systems installed in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year, industry figures showed on Sunday. 

Leading German institute chief warns of recession due to US tariffs

The president of a leading think tank has warned of significant risks to the German economy amid the threat of new US tariffs.