Daily Briefing 12.05.2026, 16:46 (CEST)

German inflation confirmed at 2.9%, highest since January 2024

German inflation reached 2.9% in April, official figures confirmed on Tuesday, as the war in Iran continued to drive up energy prices. 

Germany's top court rules on class action truck cartel lawsuit

Germany's top court on Tuesday ruled that claims for damages arising from antitrust violations may in principle be bundled in class-action lawsuits filed by debt collection agencies, in a c...

'Unacceptable:' Boos for Germany's Merz at top trade union congress

Boos rang out as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for far-reaching social reforms at a major trade union congress in Berlin on Tuesday, prompting anger from conservatives.

Germany to fund military training centres in Ukraine

Germany is contributing more than €10 million ($11.7 million) to a European Union initiative to set up military training centres in Ukraine, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said.

Germany expands customs service to deal with new challenges

Germany’s customs agency is set to hire an additional 1,500 workers to deal with new challenges including a surge in parcels stemming from the rising popularity of online shopping, Finance ...

German discounter Mäc Geiz files for insolvency

German discounter Mäc Geiz has filed for insolvency, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

Germany's Lufthansa to take 90% stake in ITA Airways

Germany's Lufthansa Group intends to acquire a majority stake in the formerly state-owned Italian airline ITA Airways as soon as possible, chief executive Carsten Spohr announced at the com...

Survey: Iran conflict, trade tensions weigh on German firms in China

Geopolitical tensions are weighing on German businesses in China, according to a survey by the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHK).

Popp hoping to win one last women's German Cup with Wolfsburg

German football icon Alexandra Popp is hoping to say goodbye to VfL Wolfsburg in the best way possible by winning one more women's German Cup with the club she called home for 14 years.

German musicians sign open letter calling for end to ticket touting

Stars and concert organizers from across the German music industry signed an open letter to the German government on Tuesday calling for stricter rules to combat ticket touting.