Daily Briefing 06.11.2026, 13:45 (CET)

Veteran German diplomat: US midterms a 'huge opportunity' for Europe

The outcome of the US midterm elections is a "huge opportunity" for Europe and potentially the beginning of the end of Donald Trump's MAGA movement, veteran German diplomat Wolfgang Isching...

Germany's Wadephul insists Europe must be involved in Ukraine talks

Ukraine and Europe must be involved in decisions on Ukraine's future, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday as he left Berlin for Warsaw to meet counterparts from the Counc...

Germany's Lithuania brigade to trial kamikaze drones this month

The German army unit stationed in Lithuania will test kamikaze drones for the first time during its Freedom Shield manoeuvres in the Baltic republic this month, a spokesman for the Bundeswe...

Extreme danger warning lifted after nitric acid accident in Germany

The fire service in Krefeld in western Germany has largely lifted public warnings following a serious hazardous materials accident involving a truck carrying nitric acid.

Bayern assistant Danks: Kompany recovering well but no return yet

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is making progress in his recovery ahead of the team's away match in Mainz, assistant coach Aaron Danks said at a press conference on Friday.

Kübler clinches Freiburg's Conference League victory at Trabzonspor

Freiburg picked up a second win in their Conference League campaign thanks to Lukas Kübler reacting quickest in a 1-0 win at Trabzonspor on Thursday.

Palace level at the end to deny Hoffenheim in Europa League

Daichi Kamada grabbed a late 1-1 draw for Crystal Palace at home to Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday to possibly keep coach Pierre Sage in a job. 

Marseille snatch first points with win at Leverkusen in Europa League

Marseille picked up their first points of this season's Europa League after Amine Gouiri's superb finish in a 1-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen, who had won their opening three matches. 

Merz sees freedom and liberalism as key to his economic policies

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that freedom and economic liberalism are core elements of his economic policy.

Deportations from Germany to Turkey rise despite overall decline

Deportations from Germany fell by around 18.9% in the first nine months of this year, but deportations to Turkey continued to rise, bucking the overall trend, according to government figure...