Daily Briefing 17.07.2026, 17:08 (CEST)

Germany, France deepen nuclear deterrence cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are pushing ahead with cooperation on nuclear deterrence, with Germany agreeing to take part in a French nuclear exerci...

Lithuania starts to build 2nd phase of German army brigade site

The second construction phase of the largest military infrastructure project in Lithuanian history started at the future site of the German army brigade in Lithuania with a celebratory comm...

East German car experts keep those storied Trabis spluttering

Once reviled and now revered, tens of thousands of East German classic cars such as the Trabant, whose production ended 35 years ago, are still on the road. But where do the spare parts come from?

Amateur group hits out at DFB over Klopp

German amateur football group Hartplatzhelden has accused the governing body DFB of favouring the professional sector in connection with the expected appointment of Jürgen Klopp as national...

German rail faces legal fight over rival access

German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn must in future make more room for competitors on heavily used long-distance routes, Germany's Federal Network Agency has ruled in a final decisio...

Controversial billionaire Thiel receives Axel Springer Award

Controversial US billionaire Peter Thiel is to receive the Axel Springer Award in recognition of his role in driving innovation and transforming markets, the German media group announced on...

Report: Olise interest in Real Madrid move

Speculation about a transfer of Bayern Munich's Michael Olise to Real Madrid has gained momentum again shortly before the end of the World Cup.

Rutte sees no new risks with Russia over US missiles for Germany

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not believe Germany's planned purchase of US-made Tomahawk medium-range cruise missiles will increase the risk of escalation with Russia.

'Not alarmism, but preparation:' German minister tours Finnish shelter

The rest of Europe must learn from Finland's extensive network of shelters and "rethink" its civil defence planning, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday during a visit to...

German ministers unveil action plan to crack down on tax fraud

The German government on Thursday unveiled an action plan to strengthen the fight against tax fraud.