Daily Briefing 14.07.2026, 15:20 (CEST)

New Leverkusen coach Martínez to raise 'level' as pre-season begins

New Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez said he already felt a "connection" to the squad after pre-season training started on Tuesday.

German foreign minister discusses Arctic security during Norway visit

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting northern Norway on Tuesday as Berlin and its NATO allies seek to strengthen security cooperation in the Arctic amid threats from Russia.

EU backs German investment of €659 million in semiconductor plants

The European Commission on Tuesday gave approval for Germany to provide €659 million ($750 million) in state aid to support the establishment of four semiconductor facilities.

Germany remembers flooding disaster that 'shook the country'

Ceremonies are taking place in Germany to mark five years since a flood disaster in the Ahr valley in the west of the country that left over 180 people dead. 

German applications for military service refusal rise

The number of applications for conscientious objection to military service in Germany has risen sharply, with nearly 5,900 requests submitted in the first half of this year, data from the F...

German solar expansion picks up as Iran war, subsidy cuts drive demand

Germany's solar power expansion accelerated in the first half of the year, driven by the Iran war and plans by the government to cut subsidies, the German Solar Association said.

German jobs office: Migrants, including refugees, stabilizing market

Migrants, including asylum-seekers, have made a critical contribution to providing skills to the German labour market over the past decade, Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) said on ...

China exports to Germany accelerate as imports lag behind

The value of Chinese exports to Germany continued to rise sharply in June, while imports from Europe's largest economy grew only slightly, data from China's customs authority showed on Tues...

German lawmakers urge Israel to ensure humane treatment of Gaza medics

Nearly 50 lawmakers from Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) and opposition Green and The Left parties have urged Israel to ensure humane treatment of Palestinian doctors from Gaza held...

EU expert panel urges social media restrictions for children under 13

An EU panel of experts has recommended restricting social media access for children under the age of 13 across the bloc, saying it should be allowed only under parental supervision or in ed...