Daily Briefing 10.03.2026, 16:42 (CET)

Germany's phase-out of nuclear energy 'irreversible,' says Merz

Germany's phase-out of nuclear energy is "irreversible," Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday, as the European Commission unveiled plans for the expansion of small modular reactors (SMRs).

German foreign minister voices caution over early end to war in Iran

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday expressed caution about the prospects of an early end to the war in Iran.

Germany's RWE, Munich Airport partner on 10-year offshore wind deal

German energy company RWE announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a 10-year contract with Munich Airport to supply energy from offshore wind.

German bookshop prize ceremony axed after furore over minister's veto

The awards ceremony for a prize for Germany's best independent bookshops has been cancelled after a controversial decision by the country's minister of state for culture to remove three left-wing candidates from consideration.

Almost 2,000 Germans still stranded in The Gulf due to war in Iran

Almost 2,000 German tourists are still stranded in The Gulf due to the war in Iran, the German Travel Association (DRV) said on Tuesday.

German cartel office backs defence venture with Norwegian arms giant

Germany's Federal Cartel Office on Tuesday approved a joint project between Norwegian defence company Nammo Raufoss and German missile manufacturer Diehl Defence for the production of artillery ammunition.

Volkswagen profit almost halves on Porsche charges, US tariffs

Profit at Volkswagen Group almost halved last year as costs linked to strategy changes at its sports car unit and US tariffs weighed on results, the German carmaker said on Tuesday.

Founders of German vaccine maker BioNTech to step down, lead new firm

The founders of German vaccine manufacturer BioNTech, which became famous worldwide for its coronavirus jab, are to step down to start a new business, the company said on Tuesday.

Over one-quarter of Muslims in Germany report discrimination

More than one-quarter of Muslims in Germany report experiencing discrimination, a major survey found on Tuesday.

Man held at Cyprus airport over suspected weapons smuggling for Hamas

Another suspect has been detained on a European arrest warrant for allegedly procuring weapons for the Palestinian militant group Hamas, German prosecutors said on Tuesday.