Daily Briefing 12.07.2026, 16:34 (CEST)

German president welcomes coalition government's reform package

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has welcomed the coalition government's agreement on a major reform package, saying it could mark a turning point after months of political strife.

June drownings in Germany highest in 23 years

Germany experienced more deaths by drowning in June, when the country experienced a heatwave, than in any other June since 2003, the German Life Saving Association (DLRG) said on Sunday. 

Ex-Germany stars urge DFB and Klopp to recruit Mertesacker

Former Germany players Stefan Effenberg and Pierre Littbarski want 2014 World Cup winner Per Mertesacker to be part of a re-jig at the German Football Federation (DFB) following a third str...

Dortmund allow Adeyemi to discuss exit as Barcelona reports persist

Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi appears on the verge of a move to Spanish champions Barcelona after the Bundesliga side said he had been released from pre-season obligations to talk ...

Neuschwanstein killer contests extradition over death penalty fears

Three years after the rape and murder of a US tourist near Neuschwanstein Castle, the convicted man, also from the United States, is contesting his extradition from Germany.

Daimler Truck chief says sector's existence in Europe is under threat

Daimler Truck chief executive Karin Rådström says the existence of Europe's commercial vehicle industry is at risk, warning that unchanged CO2 rules would jeopardize competitiveness. 

Volkswagen boss prefers 'smarter solutions' over factory closures

Volkswagen Group chief executive Oliver Blume said he believed the carmaker could avoid factory closures as it presses ahead with efforts to cut costs.

Wadephul announces German-French initiative for Lebanon

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced a German-French initiative on Lebanon, saying it aims to increase the chances of peace in the Middle East. 

German business, politicians call for delay in climate targets

Representatives from business, trade unions and politics are calling for Germany to postpone its target year for climate neutrality by five years, according to a story published online on S...

Woman freed after hostage incident in Berlin supermarket

A woman who was taken hostage in a supermarket in the German capital Berlin has been freed, police told dpa on Saturday morning.