Daily Briefing 04.11.2026, 16:59 (CET)

Germany cautiously optimistic on US aid for Ukraine after midterms

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday expressed cautious hope for fresh momentum regarding US support for Ukraine, after Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress i...

Fuelled by subsidies, electric cars remain in high demand in Germany

The boom in electric car sales in Germany continued in October, with sales up an annual 80%, the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) reported on Wednesday. 

Experts expect energy consumption in Germany to fall

Total energy consumption in Germany is set to fall significantly in 2026, according to a group of independent experts.

Zverev debuts as world number one with Paris Masters exit

Alexander Zverev made his debut as men's world number one with a defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Defence Minister Pistorius reaffirms Germany's commitment to Lithuania

Germany is determined to press ahead with the deployment of its 45th Armoured Brigade to Lithuania to strengthen the defence of its NATO ally against a potential Russian attack, Defence Min...

German property giant Vonovia rejects Berlin housing takeover plans

Germany's largest residential property company, Vonovia, has criticized plans by a potential left-wing government in Berlin to bring thousands of privately owned flats into public ownership...

Commemoration of victims of neo-Nazi murders in Germany

Victims of the National Socialist Underground (NSU) terrorist cell were being commemorated in the eastern German city of Zwickau on Wednesday.

Female managers in Germany earning less than male counterparts

About 1.9 million employed people in Germany hold a leadership position, such as managing director, division head or department head, but women in those positions are still earning consider...

Mood much improved in German car industry, experts say

The mood in Germany's car industry improved sharply in October despite recent bad news in the sector, according to experts at the ifo economic institute.

Berlin braces for Washington shake-up after Trump's election rout

The German government's trans-Atlantic coordinator, Metin Hakverdi, expects the Republicans' loss of control of both chambers of the US Congress to significantly shift the political balance...