Daily Briefing 11.05.2026, 16:39 (CEST)

Germany, Ukraine are strategic defence partners, Pistorius says

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced a shift on Monday in Germany's relationship with Ukraine, from aid recipient to defence partner, saying the two countries would work togeth...

One in six German retailers fear for survival, survey shows

Around a sixth of German retail outlets fear for their existence, according to a survey published on Monday by the Munich-based ifo economic research institute.

EU, Ukraine reject Putin proposal for Schröder as Ukraine mediator

EU and Ukrainian top diplomats largely rejected a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to make former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder a European mediator in potential talks to br...

Germany extends employment guarantee at former Russian-owned refinery

The German government will extend by six months its employment guarantee to the PCK oil refinery north-east of Berlin amid persistent concerns over the status of the formerly Russian-owned ...

Germany's Rheinmetall, Telecom plan drone defence shield

German defence manufacturer Rheinmetall and telecoms provider Deutsche Telekom announced joint plans on Monday to develop a defence shield against hostile drones and cyberattacks.

German tourism thriving, despite decline in foreign visitors

Overnight stays at German tourist accommodation rose 3.1% year-on-year in March, driven entirely by domestic demand, the Federal Statistical Office reported on Monday.

German passengers from hantavirus-hit Hondius arrive in Frankfurt

The four German passengers from the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have been transferred back to Germany where they have arrived at Frankfurt University Hospital, a spokesman...

Survey: Two-thirds of Germans cut energy use in response to Iran war

Some two-thirds of German residents are consciously reducing their energy consumption in response to rising prices linked to the war with Iran, according to a survey published on Monday by ...

Ex-Germany coach Löw says he's unlikely to come out of retirement

Former Germany coach Joachim Löw thinks it's unlikely that he will come out of retirement and take a job with another team.

Heidenheim's Bundesliga hopes still alive, Eta wins with Union

Heidenheim's hopes of staying in the Bundesliga remain alive after a crucial 3-1 win at Cologne on Sunday.