Daily Briefing 19.06.2026, 16:40 (CEST)

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...

Germany's Merz wants cuts to next 'far too high' EU budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a new, smaller proposal for the European Union's next long-term budget for the period from 2028 until 2034.

German ministers: Clubs must enforce stadium bans

German football clubs must do more to keep potential troublemakers out of stadiums, a conference of state interior ministers (IMK) has said.

German foreign minister says Russia views Baltic Sea as conflict zone

Russia increasingly views the Baltic Sea region as a conflict zone, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

Germany's Schaeffler to build combat drones with French partner

Schaeffler, a German-based supplier that has so far operated primarily in the automotive industry, plans to produce 100 combat and interception drones a day from November onwards, in collab...

German president regrets collapse of 2015 Iran nuclear deal

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed frustration over the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, saying it could have been avoided and arguing that any fut...

US probes Germany over alleged underpayment for drugs

The United States has launched an investigation into allegedly unfair pharmaceutical pricing policies in Germany, a step that could eventually justify new tariffs.

Neuer: Very good relationship with Baumann after much-talked comeback

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said he has a "very good relationship" with Oliver Baumann after his comeback to the national team forced the later to be demoted.

Former member of Regensburg boys' choir loses abuse damages case

A former member of Germany's renowned Regensburger Domspatzen (Cathedral Sparrows) boys' choir has lost a lawsuit seeking damages from the Catholic diocese of Regensburg over alleged abuse ...