Daily Briefing 10.10.2026, 15:32 (CEST)

German state parties ready for coalition talks to keep AfD from power

Coalition talks to form a new government in Germany's north-eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can now get under way after the Greens on Saturday joined the Social Democrats (SPD) and ...

Germany stands by sanctions after US diesel deal with Russia

Germany on Saturday reiterated its firm stance on sanctions against Russia following the controversial diesel supply deal reached by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir...

Poll: Majority of Germans find Schröder's Putin visit 'inappropriate'

A majority of people in Germany disapprove of former chancellor Gerhard Schröder's visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin to mark his birthday earlier this week, according to a recent po...

Germany moves to bar 'extremists' as volunteer lay judges

German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is seeking amendments to current legislation to ensure that volunteer judges demonstrate a clear loyalty to the country's constitution and to prevent ...

Füllkrug strikes again but doesn't expect national team return

Niclas Füllkrug does not expect to be recalled into Germany's national team after starting the season strongly in his return to Bundesliga action.

Mronz: Being elected DOSB president could help Munich's Olympic bid

Michael Mronz has said that Munich's Olympic bid could benefit if he is elected as the new head of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB).

German experts urge EU to prepare tougher trade measures against China

Experts commissioned by Germany's parliament have recommended preparing tougher trade measures against China at European level.

Bremen snatch point as Füllkrug scores against former club Dortmund

Niclas Füllkrug scored in stoppage-time against his former club Borussia Dortmund to snatch a point for Werder Bremen in a 2-2 Bundesliga draw on Friday.

Employment falling in large parts of Germany

Nuremberg, Germany - A contraction in employment across much of Germany is likely to continue next year, according to a forecast released on Friday by the Institute for Employment Research ...

Germany to boost pharmaceutical production in Africa

Germany intends to strengthen the local production of vaccines and medicines in Africa, the Development Ministry announced ahead of the opening of the World Health Summit in Berlin on Sunda...