Daily Briefing 20.07.2026, 16:37 (CEST)

German foreign minister heads to Africa on three-nation trip

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is to travel to Africa on Monday on his third visit to the continent this year, beginning in Mauritania and then moving on to Nigeria and South Afric...

German commander says homeland security division to top 10,000 troops

Germany's Homeland Security Division is set to expand significantly, growing from a planned strength of 6,500 troops to well over 10,000 by 2035, its commander said in remarks published on ...

German median pay rises 5.1% in 2025, outpacing inflation

Median monthly pay for full-time employees in Germany rose by 5.1% in 2025, outpacing inflation, according to data published by the Federal Employment Agency.

German rents up 4%, report says

German housing rents rose 4% year-on-year in the second quarter, the German Economic Institute (IW) reported on Monday.

Klopp set to be named Germany coach after 'generous' Red Bull deal

Jürgen Klopp is expected to be unveiled as the new Germany men's coach on Friday after a meeting with his current employer Red Bull cleared the way.

EU probes building chemicals firms on suspicion of cartel behaviour

The European Commission is probing several manufacturers of construction chemicals on suspicion of price collusion, potentially in breach of European competition law, it announced on Monday...

Violent fan stands trial on attempted murder of policeman

A man appeared in court in Magdeburg on Monday at the start of a trial on charges of attempted murder of a police officer during fan violence at a German second division football match.

Teen charged in Germany on suspicion of synagogue attack plot

German prosecutors charged a 15-year-old terrorism suspect on Monday in relation to an alleged pyrotechnic attack on a synagogue.

Germany's Merz not ruling out reshuffle after forcing out key ally

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated on Sunday he could consider a cabinet reshuffle after key ally Jens Spahn resigned under pressure as head of his conservative alliance in parliament.

Kate Bush fans clad in red dance in Berlin's Görlitzer Park

Dressed in red from head to toe, dozens of women and men gathered in Görlitzer Park in Berlin to celebrate an old hit by Kate Bush.