Daily Briefing 20.06.2026, 16:21 (CEST)

German body sees major impact of solar energy on country's economy

The rapidly increasing use of solar energy is proving to be a huge boom for Germany's economy, according to the German Solar Association (BSW).

Study: Fair yuan exchange rate could bring billions to Germany

The Chinese currency, artificially kept low by Beijing, is costing the German economy billions in growth every year, according to a new assessment by economists in Cologne.

Poland demands shared lead in Ukraine war talks

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has criticized the leading role played by Germany, France and Britain in talks on ending the Ukraine war and insisted that Poland also be seated at...

Several injured by lightning as rainstorms lash Germany

Heavy storms lashed parts of Germany overnight during the current heatwave, causing numerous injuries and flash flooding that briefly raised local water levels by almost 2 metres.

Germany coach Nagelsmann backs Sané ahead of Ivory Coast match

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has backed winger Leroy Sané, granting him a spot in Saturday's starting lineup against Ivory Coast.

Full back Weiser has Bremen contract renewed

Werder Bremen have renewed the contract of full back Mitchell Weiser who missed the entire past season with a cruciate knee ligament tear.

Coach Riera names short Frankfurt term a big misunderstanding

Albert Riera has named his short stint as Eintracht Frankfurt coach a big misunderstanding and issued criticism on the club and the players.

Former European high jump champ Przybylko of Germany ends career

Former European high jump champion Mateusz Przybylko of Germany has ended his career, his club Bayer Leverkusen said.

Germany looks to deepen economic, energy ties with Turkey

Germany and Turkey intend to deepen their economic ties, German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said on Friday during a visit to Ankara, highlighting Turkey's role as a commercial, energy...

Rheinmetall boss urges rules on AI use in weapons

Rheinmetall chief executive Armin Papperger has called for global rules to ensure that humans, rather than machines using artificial intelligence (AI), continue to decide when weapons are f...