Daily Briefing 27.10.2026, 22:55 (CET)

Mainz and Elversberg humbled in Cup, Dortmund win late on

Top-flight Mainz and Elversberg were knocked out by second division sides in the German Cup second round on Tuesday, while Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 3-2 thanks to Marcel Sabitzer...

Merz calls for EU to boost free trade on visit to Pacific region

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocated for the EU to conclude further free trade agreements in the Pacific region, as he visited Singapore at the start of a multi-day Asia trip on Tuesd...

Less than 5% of German territory suitable for nuclear waste repository

Less than 5% of German territory is suitable to set up a final repository for the country's nuclear waste, experts responsible for finding a site said on Tuesday.

Mood among German industrial exporters at highest since 2022

German industry's export expectations rose in October to their highest level since February 2022, a leading economic institute said on Tuesday.

German court denies early release for convicted neo-Nazi

Convicted German neo-Nazi Beate Zschäpe is to remain in prison until at least the year 2035, a Munich court ruled on Tuesday, rejecting a request by Zschäpe for early release.

Steinmeier urges German businesses to leverage strengths in China

German technology is highly regarded in China, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said during a state visit on Tuesday, urging Germany's business community to focus on its own strengt...

Bayern still without Neuer and Musiala for Cup clash at Magdeburg

Bayern Munich will still be without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and midfielder Jamal Musiala for the German Cup second round match against Magdeburg on Wednesday.

Germany's metalworkers reject first pay offer and warn of strikes

Germany's powerful IG Metall union on Tuesday rejected an initial employers' offer and warned of strike action.

German police investigate car ramming that injured five

Police in northern Germany said on Tuesday they were investigating a suspected attempted murder after a driver rammed a car into a group of people, injuring at least five.

Nord Stream blast trial to continue, Hamburg court rules

The trial of a Ukrainian man accused of masterminding attacks on Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines to Germany will continue, a Hamburg court ruled on Tuesday, rejecting a request by the de...