Daily Briefing 10.03.2026, 15:05 (CET)

German bookshop prize ceremony axed after furore over minister's veto

The awards ceremony for a prize for Germany's best independent bookshops has been cancelled after a controversial decision by the country's minister of state for culture to remove three left-wing candidates from consideration.

Almost 2,000 Germans still stranded in The Gulf due to war in Iran

Almost 2,000 German tourists are still stranded in The Gulf due to the war in Iran, the German Travel Association (DRV) said on Tuesday.

German cartel office backs defence venture with Norwegian arms giant

Germany's Federal Cartel Office on Tuesday approved a joint project between Norwegian defence company Nammo Raufoss and German missile manufacturer Diehl Defence for the production of artillery ammunition.

Volkswagen profit almost halves on Porsche charges, US tariffs

Profit at Volkswagen Group almost halved last year as costs linked to strategy changes at its sports car unit and US tariffs weighed on results, the German carmaker said on Tuesday.

Founders of German vaccine maker BioNTech to step down, lead new firm

The founders of German vaccine manufacturer BioNTech, which became famous worldwide for its coronavirus jab, are to step down to start a new business, the company said on Tuesday.

Over one-quarter of Muslims in Germany report discrimination

More than one-quarter of Muslims in Germany report experiencing discrimination, a major survey found on Tuesday.

Man held at Cyprus airport over suspected weapons smuggling for Hamas

Another suspect has been detained on a European arrest warrant for allegedly procuring weapons for the Palestinian militant group Hamas, German prosecutors said on Tuesday.

German exports slow 2.3% in January as trade with China slumps

German exporters had a slow start to 2026, official data showed on Tuesday.

Bayern contract talks with Laimer on hold but that's 'not a problem'

Bayern Munich and versatile Konrad Laimer are far apart in their contract renewal ideas but board member for sport Max Eberl is relaxed over the issue.

German firms see drop in industrial orders at start of 2026

German industrial companies received significantly fewer orders in January compared to the previous month, according to official data released on Monday.