Daily Briefing 28.09.2026, 15:54 (CEST)

German foreign minister rallies behind ICC amid Trump threats

Supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) is part of Germany's "historic responsibility," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday at the beginning of a visit to The H...

Covid vaccine maker BioNTech to close three sites in Germany

German pharmaceutical giant BioNTech, known worldwide for its development of a coronavirus vaccine, is set to close three plants in Germany, affecting 1,800 jobs. 

Germany: 67% of women say they self-censor online due to harassment

More than two-thirds of women in Germany restrict their behaviour online for fear of digital violence, according to a new survey published on Monday.

Man confesses to running world's largest darknet drugs marketplace

A man accused of operating the world's largest online marketplace for drugs and medicines confessed to running the illegal site on the darknet at the start of his trial in Frankfurt on Mond...

Migrants essential to many sectors of German economy, data shows

More than a quarter of all employees in Germany - 27% - have roots abroad, according to official statistics released on Monday.

EU mulls how to respond to Russian threats as defence gaps remain

European Union defence ministers are meeting on Monday to discuss improving Europe's defence readiness and plans on how to better respond to persistent hybrid threats from Russia.

Rhine reaches record low water level in Germany's Cologne

The Rhine has reached a record low level in the western city of Cologne, as Germany's rivers continue to suffer the consequences of a summer of heat and drought. 

European firms back more investment in renewables, survey finds

People and business leaders in Germany and nine other EU countries want more investment in renewable energy, a survey has found.

Germany coach Klopp sees no reason for negativity after Germany's setbacks

Jürgen Klopp has refused to be hit by a resurgent wave of negativity after two setbacks in his first two games as Germany coach.

Berlin's anti-Semitism row heats up with legal action against minister

The left-wing candidate poised to be Berlin's next mayor is taking legal action against the country's conservative interior minister in an escalating row over accusations of anti-Semitism t...