Daily Briefing 28.04.2026, 09:11 (CEST)
Bayer seeks US Supreme Court clarity in glyphosate dispute
Bayer said it is hoping for clarity from the US Supreme Court in its multi-billion-dollar glyphosate litigation, as the court weighs questions regarding federal versus state authority in pr...
Read TextSurvey shows low trust in Berlin's ability to boost economic growth
Business confidence in the German government's ability to implement reforms and boost economic growth remains weak, according to a survey.
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Merz: Ukraine's EU integration is a path to peace
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees Ukraine’s closer integration into the European Union as vital for ending Russia’s war against the country.
Read TextGermany, UK to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and AI
Germany and the United Kingdom are set to deepen cooperation on critical minerals as the two countries seek to build closer ties following Brexit.
Read TextGermany's Merz: US 'humiliated' by Iran, no end in sight to conflict
The United States is being "humiliated" by Iran, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday, warning that the conflict is not likely to end soon.
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Bayern's Musiala 'feeling this freedom again' in time for PSG clash
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala suffered a severe leg injury in a match against Paris Saint-Germain in July. Now he is nearing top form again as the two sides meet again.
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German conservatives quash calls for more debt as budget fight looms
Leading German conservatives on Monday quashed calls for a further loosening of the country's strict debt rules as pressure builds on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition to plug holes in ...
Read TextGerman consumer climate dimmed by Iran conflict
Consumer sentiment in Germany has fallen again in the wake of the war in Iran and its impact on household finances, according to the latest study released on Monday.
Read TextFatalities involving e-bike users, older cyclists surge in Germany
The number of cyclists killed in road accidents across Germany rose by 3.8% to 462 in 2025, official data showed on Monday, with more than half of victims aged 65 and over.
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Chaos at German 'Ulm 5' trial over damage to Israeli arms firm site
Five pro-Palestinian activists went on trial in Germany on Monday over a protest at an Israeli defence company's site in the southern city of Ulm, with chaotic scenes breaking out in the co...
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