Daily Briefing 25.12.2025, 16:48 (CET)

German bishop warns against nationalism in Christmas sermon

The head of Germany's Catholic bishops on Thursday warned against rising nationalism in his Christmas sermon, saying the interconnected nature of the modern world makes isolation impossible...

German savings rates stable, but most below inflation rate

Savings rates in Germany are expected to be stable until at least mid-2026, though at the moment rates are below the inflation rate, meaning savings are losing value.

German foreign policy head backs German-French push on Russia

A German-French initiative for coordinating European plans for a ceasefire in Ukraine should be launched, the head of the German parliament's foreign policy committee told dpa.

Report: Schalke find new head of scouting and transfers

Second division leaders Schalke are reportedly set to sign Maximilianm Lüftl as head of scouting and transfers.

Germany urges stronger international efforts to end Sudan conflict

German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan has urged stronger international efforts to end the conflict in Sudan, calling it the world's worst humanitarian crisis and warning it must ...

German fireworks demand grows despite criticism

Demand for New Year's Eve fireworks in Germany is rising despite growing criticism of the industry and calls for tighter restrictions.

Pyrotechnics etc.: German clubs fined €12 million by DFB

German professional football clubs were fined €12 million ($14.1 million) by the ruling body DFB in the past season 2024-25, mainly for the use of pyrotechnics.

Railway graffiti hits Berlin worst among German cities

Once again, the German capital Berlin has come in number one when it comes to the number of trains and railway facilities smeared with graffiti, the Federal Police reported.

Fire breaks out on historic Hamburg sailing ship

A fire broke out on board the historic sailing ship Mare Frisium in the German port city of Hamburg, authorities said early on Thursday.

German president calls for solidarity with Ukraine at Christmas

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier encouraged people to show solidarity with Ukrainians enduring ongoing Russian attacks, in his official Christmas address released on Wednesday.