Daily Briefing 02.03.2026, 16:12 (CET)

Berlin to evacuate German children, pregnant women from Middle East

The German government is preparing to evacuate vulnerable nationals stranded due to the conflict in the Middle East, including children, sick people and pregnant women, Foreign Minister Joh...

Germany will not join US-Israel attack on Iran, says foreign minister

Germany will not participate in US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday, as the conflict in the Middle East continued to spread.

Germany's Merz to travel to Washington for talks with Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on Monday ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump scheduled for Tuesday.

Nagelsmann: Goretzka with 'good chances' to play at World Cup

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said that Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has "good chances" to be part of the World Cup squad despite his reserve player status at his club.

Over 500 German troops in Middle East, Defence Ministry confirms

More than 500 German troops are stationed in the Middle East, the Defence Ministry said on Monday, amid a regional escalation following US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Germany's DAX index drops sharply as Middle East conflict escalates

Germany's leading DAX stock index fell sharply on Monday as markets responded to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Suspect confesses to terrorist attack on football fans in Germany

A 36-year-old man has confessed to carrying out a terrorist attack on football fans in May in the western German city of Bielefeld, a German court heard on Monday.

German tour agency sets up crisis hotline as travellers left stranded

German tour operator Dertour on Monday said it has set up a crisis hotline for its travellers in Middle Eastern countries affected by the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran.

German economy faces uncertainty over war in Iran, top minister warns

The war in Iran is creating fresh uncertainty for the German economy, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche warned on Monday.

Up to 30,000 tourists from Germany stranded in Middle East due to war

Up to 30,000 customers of German travel agencies are affected by the war in the Middle East, a leading trade group said on Monday, as a German tour operator set up a crisis hotline for trav...