Daily Briefing 11.06.2026, 16:39 (CEST)

Germany's Merz pleads for breakthrough on key reforms as clock ticks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday pleaded for a breakthrough in tough negotiations over the government's package of social reforms. 

Curaçao keeper Room excited to face German legend Neuer

Maunel Neuer's return into the German national team goal for the World Cup was not without controversy but his first opposing keeper at the tournament is absolutely delighted.

Germany sees record swings in fuel prices under new rules

Intraday fuel price swings in Germany have reached record levels since a rule limiting petrol stations to a single daily price increase took effect on April 1, according to the ADAC motorin...

Merz pledges ongoing German support for Ukraine in Bundestag address

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged Berlin's continued support for Ukraine against Russia in a major address to the Bundestag, Germany's lower house of parliament. 

Approaching 1,000 days: World Cup biggest test for Nagelsmann

Julian Nagelsmann is the youngest Germany and World Cup teams coach. He has big aims and is not shy to make them happen - against all resistance.

German chef crowned world champion for cabbage, tuna and caviar pizza

A German pizza chef has been crowned world champion in Naples. 

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz sees growing potential in defence sector

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz sees potential in expanding its foothold in the security and defence sector with the development of special vehicles.

'Hard to believe:' German woman gives birth to third set of twins

A German woman has given birth to twins for the third time. 

Zverev gets call from chancellor and admits to huge pressure in Paris

Alexander Zverev has revealed that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was among those who congratulated him after his his maiden grand slam title at the French Open and that he was much more ...

Germany committed to peacetime Strait of Hormuz mission, says Merz

Germany remains ready to participate in a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz once the conflict between the United States and Iran is over, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday.