Daily Briefing 27.07.2026, 16:08 (CEST)

Germany's Merz vows political response after attack on Berlin Pride

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced political consequences following the deadly attack on Berlin Pride.

German military sends help to fight French wildfires

Germany's armed forces dispatched two transport helicopters and an A400M transport aircraft carrying equipment on Monday to help tackle the massive wildfire on the French Atlantic coast. 

German sports carmaker Porsche to cut another 5,000 jobs

German sports car manufacturer Porsche is cutting a further 5,000 jobs in the Stuttgart region.

Merz 'deeply' regrets troubled transport ministry reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed regret over the uncertainty surrounding the appointment of a new transport minister as he faces criticism over his handling of the reshuffle.

Tornado damages up to 50 buildings in northern German town

Emergency services in northern Germany say a tornado caused damage to around 50 buildings on Sunday evening.

German soldiers face theft probe over 2021 Kabul evacuation operation

Several German soldiers are being investigated for theft following an evacuation operation in Afghanistan in 2021, prosecutors announced on Monday.

First World Cup players join Bayern Munich pre-season

Bayern Munich's German internationals led by national team captain Joshua Kimmich started the pre-season on Monday with diagnostics together with other World Cup players.

No speech at coaches congress from Klopp after Germany appointment

Jürgen Klopp will not hold the opening speech at an international coaches congress in the wake of his appointment as German national team coach.

Diomande back in Leipzig amid ongoing Real Madrid speculation

Yan Diomande underwent diagnostics at his start of pre-season activities at RB Leipzig on Monday amid ongoing speculation over a move to Real Madrid.

German carmaker Audi sinks outlook over China issues, Middle East war

German carmaker Audi on Monday cut its annual outlook, saying it expects lower revenue and returns amid an increasingly difficult market in China and escalating tensions in the Middle East....