Daily Briefing 11.03.2026, 17:30 (CET)

Germany's top diplomat in Qatar as he continues Middle East tour

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Qatar on Wednesday as Iranian missiles and drones continue to rain on the Gulf region in response to joint Israeli-US attacks.

IEA to release record amount of oil reserves due to Iran war

The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency plan to release a record 400 million barrels of crude oil in response to the Iran war. Germany will take part in this action.

'We remain at your side,' Bundestag president tells Ukrainian MPs

Julia Klöckner, president of Germany's lower house of parliament, assured Ukrainians of Germany's continued solidarity amid Russia's ongoing invasion during her first visit to the war-torn country.

Germany pledges €93 million in humanitarian aid for Middle East

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has promised another €93 million ($107 million) in humanitarian aid for Middle East nations affected by the Iran war.

German far right makes major gains in Bavaria local elections

Bavaria's conservatives came in first in the southern German state's local elections, but had to concede slight losses as the far right made gains across the region, official results showed on Wednesday.

Reports: Nmecha set for Dortmund contract renewal until 2030

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly agreed on a contract renewal until 2030 with their Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha.

Rising fuel prices increase interest in electric cars in Germany

The rise in petrol prices due to the Iran war has increased German customer interest in electric cars, the online platforms Carwow and Meinauto.de confirmed to dpa on Wednesday upon request.

Rheinmetall posts record order backlog amid strong 2025 performance

Sales for German defence supplier Rheinmetall jumped by 29% to €9.9 billion ($11.4 billion) in 2025, the company said on Wednesday as it continues to see steep growth triggered by the war in Ukraine.

Porsche to slash further jobs as profit slumps by 91%

German sportscar maker Porsche says it plans to cut further jobs after posting a 91% drop in 2025 profits on Wednesday.

German petrol stations to be allowed only one price hike per day

Germany plans to ban petrol stations from raising prices more than once a day, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said on Wednesday in an effort to combat skyrocketing fuel costs.