Daily Briefing 21.04.2026, 16:14 (CEST)

German foreign minister rejects call for broad EU sanctions on Israel

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has rejected proposals for far-reaching EU sanctions against Israel.

Berlin climate dialogue opens with call for faster energy transition

The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue opened in Berlin on Tuesday with a call by UN Secretary General António Guterres for action on the global energy transition in light of rising prices du...

German military conducts 2,000 school visits in first quarter of 2026

The German military conducted more than 2,000 school visits in the first three months of the year, official data showed on Tuesday.

Bayern's Kompany expects 'total battle' against Leverkusen in Cup

Bayern Munich are expecting a tough duel at Bayer Leverkusen in Wednesday's German Cup semi-final despite their own strong form and their opponents' slump, coach Vincent Kompany said on Tue...

German foreign minister calls on Iran to hold peace talks with US

The German government is calling on Tehran to respond to Washington's offer of fresh peace talks.

Archbishop of Munich authorizes blessing of same-sex couples

The Archbishop of Munich and Freising, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, has authorized the blessing of same-sex couples in his diocese. 

Germany not facing fuel supply emergency, security council agrees

Germany is not facing a fuel supply emergency, government sources told dpa on Tuesday after a meeting by the country's National Security Council.

Western German workers earn 17% more than eastern peers, 35 years on

Full-time employees in western Germany still earn around 17% more than their eastern peers even 35 years after reunification, official data showed on Tuesday.

German reservists' chief calls for higher age limit to boost defence

The head of Germany's reservists' association has called for raising the age limit for reservists to strengthen the country's defence capabilities, saying older volunteers could help offset...

Kroos rallies sporting world to stand for peace as he wins award

Former Germany midfielder Toni Kroos said sport stars should pull together to do what they can in "crazy" times after he received the special Sporting Inspiration Award at the Laureus World...