Daily Briefing 23.03.2026, 09:30 (CET)

Germany's Social Democrats dismayed after 'watershed' state vote loss

Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces difficult discussions about personnel and priorities after a chastening defeat in the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate on Sunday.

Munich elects first Green mayor in historic Social Democrat defeat

The southern German city of Munich will have a Green mayor for the first time in its history.

Thousands rally in Berlin against online sexual violence, deepfakes

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Berlin on Sunday to protest against online sexual violence and express solidarity with victims, amid heightened attention after a German celebrity cam...

Leipzig Book Fair sets record attendance in uncertain times

Germany's Leipzig Book Fair has attracted more than 300,000 visitors for the first time in its history.

Borussia Dortmund part ways with sporting director Kehl

Borussia Dortmund will part ways with sporting director Sebastian Kehl with immediate effect, the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.

German retail store numbers seen falling below 300,000 for first time

The number of brick-and-mortar retail stores in Germany is set to drop below 300,000 this year for the first time, according to an estimate by the German Retail Association (HDE).

Germany, Japan aim to boost defence links in face of global tensions

Germany and Japan are strengthening their military co-operation in the face of an increasingly volatile global security situation.

Cologne part ways with coach Kwasniok in fight against relegation

Cologne parted ways with coach Lukas Kwasniok on Sunday as a result of their growing Bundesliga relegation fears.

Carefree Lennart Karl dreams of World Cup after first call-up

Bayern Munich teenager Lennart has received his first Germany call-up and his carefree attitude could take him all the way to the World Cup.

Undav shines as Stuttgart thump Augsburg; Mainz and Freiburg win

Deniz Undav scored a brace and had an assist as VfB Stuttgart stormed into third place in the Bundesliga with a 5-2 victory at Augsburg to underline their Champions League ambitions on Sund...