Daily Briefing 27.11.2025, 16:40 (CET)

German president: Europe should have confidence as economic power

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday urged Europe to act with more confidence as an economic power, on the second day of his visit to Spain.

Competition in China will stay 'tough,' Mercedes-Benz boss says

Mercedes-Benz boss Ola Källenius said he expects conditions in China to remain difficult amid "incredibly intense" competition in the sector.

Suspected Nord Stream pipeline saboteur extradited to Germany

The suspected mastermind of the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been extradited from Italy to Germany, prosecutors confirmed on Thursday.

Forensic report: Chemical poisoning killed German family in Istanbul

Turkish authorities on Thursday confirmed that chemical poisoning killed a German family earlier this month in Istanbul.

Mass protests expected as Germany's far-right AfD to found youth wing

Around 50,000 protesters are expected in a small German town this weekend as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) convenes to found a new youth wing.

Germany's Wacker Chemie cuts 1,500 jobs, citing high energy costs

Munich-based Wacker Chemie announced on Thursday that it plans to cut 1,500 jobs as part of attempts to save €300 million ($350 million) a year in the face of severe losses and high energy ...

Merkel clarifies remarks on Polish, Baltic role in Ukraine war

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has made it clear that she does not blame Poland and the Baltic states for Russia's attack on Ukraine, describing the view as "fake news."

Olympic champion Harting against Games in Berlin

The NOlympia alliance, which is against Berlin's bid to host the Olympics, has gained the support of Olympic champion Christoph Harting.

German police union warns of too few officers on New Year's Eve

Exploding firecrackers, injuries and street unrest: Germany's Police Union (GdP) expects a turbulent New Year's Eve and is warning of too few officers to handle the scale of disturbances.

Merkel: Germany's governing parties must resist far-right AfD

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday urged Germany's established political parties not to allow themselves to be led by the nose by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).