Daily Briefing 28.10.2026, 15:24 (CET)

German authorities launch quantum communication test network

The German government and several federal states launched a test network for quantum communication on Wednesday, aiming to improve the security of sensitive data exchanges.

Klopp to name Germany's Nations League squad on November 5

Germany coach Jürgen Klopp will name his squad for Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands on November 5, the German Football Federation said on Wednesday.

Germany's President Steinmeier enjoys mountain hike during China trip

German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spent a day in the countryside on Wednesday during his four-day state visit to China.

Germany's Merz proposes new alliance to defend global trade rules

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed forming a new political alliance to defend international trade rules and strengthen the global trade system during a trip to Asia.

Dortmund's Schlotterbeck: Sabitzer is 'kind of the guy for big goals'

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck praised team-mate Marcel Sabitzer after the latter's injury-time free-kick secured them a 3-2 win against Werder Bremen and spot in the German ...

Volkswagen shifts China strategy to focus on overseas markets

Volkswagen is shifting its China strategy to focus more heavily on exports as it grapples with weak demand in the world's largest car market and growing competition from Chinese manufacture...

German companies grow more cautious about job cuts, institute says

German companies are becoming more cautious about cutting jobs, the ifo Institute said on Wednesday, as its monthly employment barometer edged up in October.

Mainz and Elversberg humbled in Cup, Dortmund win late on

Top-flight Mainz and Elversberg were knocked out by second division sides in the German Cup second round on Tuesday, while Borussia Dortmund beat Werder Bremen 3-2 thanks to Marcel Sabitzer...

Merz calls for EU to boost free trade on visit to Pacific region

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocated for the EU to conclude further free trade agreements in the Pacific region, as he visited Singapore at the start of a multi-day Asia trip on Tuesd...

Less than 5% of German territory suitable for nuclear waste repository

Less than 5% of German territory is suitable to set up a final repository for the country's nuclear waste, experts responsible for finding a site said on Tuesday.