Daily Briefing 30.12.2025, 16:55 (CET)

Merz hopes for transparency and honesty in peace process

European and Canadian officials have coordinated further efforts to bring peace to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday...

Germany's DAX index posts best year since 2019

Germany's stock market ended the last trading day of the year on a strong note, with its leading index the DAX rising at one point above 24,500 points and closing at 24,490.41 points.

Pistorius: Extremism, sex abuse in elite German regiment 'shocking'

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday strongly condemned a slew of serious conduct violations brought to light in one of the country's elite paratroop regiments.

Matthäus on Wirtz: Goal important but not 'decisive breakthrough'

The first Liverpool goal was important for Florian Wirtz but he must further improve at his new club, former Germany captain Lother Matthäus has said.

Investigators: About €30 million stolen in German bank robbery

Burglars stole about €30 million ($35.2 million) worth of loot after breaking into about 3,200 safety deposit boxes in the vault of a bank in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, accor...

German prosecutors end probe into Russian oligarch after payment

German prosecutors have dropped an investigation into Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov in return for a €10 million ($11.8 million) payment, the Munich II public prosecutor's office said on ...

Girona coach names Ter Stegen 'top player' as speculation continues

Girona coach Michel has named Marc-André ter Stegen a "top player" amid ongoing speculation that the German international goalkeeper could join the struggling LaLiga club from Barcelona.

Profits down 15% at Germany's top 100 companies as economy struggles

Germany's weak economic growth continued to cause serious problems for the country's leading listed companies in 2025, according to a study by consulting firm EY.

Germany reports significant drop in arms exports after record years

After two record years, there has been a significant decline in export licences for German weapons and military equipment in 2025, government figures showed on Monday.

Berlin cautious on Trump's talks with Putin and Zelensky

The German government is taking a cautious approach to the outcome of separate talks held by US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vlad...