Daily Briefing 12.06.2026, 16:39 (CEST)

Germany rejects 'unaffordable' EU long-term budget plan

Berlin rejected a proposed compromise on the European Union's next long-term budget as "utterly disappointing," sources told dpa on Friday, upping the ante for what is expected to be protra...

Inflation confirmed at 2.6% as fuel tax cut limits price hikes

Germany's inflation rate slowed to 2.6% in May as a fuel tax cut helped to limit the rise in consumer prices caused by the war in Iran. 

Germany praises new electrification target at Bonn climate meeting

Progress is being made at the climate change conference in Bonn, the German government believes, with a new target on the share of electricity in final energy demand set to be a key theme o...

Struggling steelworkers rally in Germany to demand state support

German steelworkers rallied in Berlin on Friday in an effort to rouse government support for the crisis-hit sector. 

German virtues needed again at World Cup to show 'how good we are'

Germany are big favourites to win their football World Cup opener against Curaçao. Coach Nagelsmann is ready to take risks and defender Schlotterbeck wants to see traditional virtues on the pitch.

Fast-track asylum centre launched at Berlin airport

A centre for EU asylum procedures opened at Berlin's international airport on Friday, coinciding with the introduction of new migration rules across the bloc. 

Timmy the whale died just days after release in North Sea

The humpback whale known as "Timmy" that washed up on a Danish beach likely died just days after it was hauled to the North Sea in a rescue attempt, German authorities said on Friday. 

German Bundesbank chief to receive France's highest award

The head of Germany's central bank, Joachim Nagel, is to receive France's highest honour on Friday, the Order of the Legion of Honour.

German court finds Google liable for false AI answers

Google can be held directly liable for false answers generated by its in-house artificial intelligence (AI), a German court ruled on Friday, in a case that could have major implications for...

Neuer brings 'aura' into Germany team as he prepares for comeback

Manuel Neuer is back. And it's not just his opponents who are feeling the emotions. The goalkeeper is leaving his mark as he's set to make his fifth World Cup appearance.