Daily Briefing 04.09.2026, 17:10 (CEST)

State election in Germany spurs hope in Moscow, concern in Kiev

As voters head to the polls in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, observers in Russia and Ukraine are watching closely - and hoping for very different outcomes for the far-...

German plants ponder future after VW board backs 50,000 job cuts

The surprise agreement of a comprehensive savings package featuring 50,000 job cuts at Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen caused consternation across Germany on Friday, with the future of...

Musiala's condition 'not a big alarm' for Bayern coach any more

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said that Jamal Musiala's health situation is "not a big alarm" for the club any more, but he's yet to decide whether the midfielder will play in the Bun...

German state migration commissioner quits after death threats

The migration commissioner for Germany's northern state of Lower Saxony said on Friday that he is stepping down after receiving death threats and other harassment linked to a shooting that ...

German police launch manhunt for suspect behind infrastructure attacks

German police have launched a Europe-wide manhunt for a man suspected to be behind a series of acts of sabotage on electricity substations across Germany in recent days. 

Siemens Energy chief warns of rising attacks on German energy grid

Germany's energy infrastructure is facing more attacks than infrastructure in other European countries, according to Christian Bruch, chief executive of energy technology company Siemens En...

Resignations at Germany's BSW party over spat with founder

Mass resignations hit a minor populist party in eastern Germany on Friday, threatening the stability of the state government in Thuringia, just two days before closely watched elections in ...

Zverev into US Open third round after another five-set marathon

Top seed Alexander Zverev claimed a second straight five-set win on Thursday evening to advance to the third round of the US Open.

Dortmund don't include Can in Champions League squad list

Borussia Dortmund didn't include captain Emre Can in the Champions League squad list submitted to European football ruling body UEFA, the Bundesliga club said on Friday.

Germany, France and Poland display unity in Weimar amid Russia dispute

Germany, France and Poland aimed to display unity on Thursday in the face of hybrid attacks from Russia, days after Berlin formally accused Moscow of being behind an attempted attack involv...