Daily Briefing 28.04.2026, 16:08 (CEST)

Births in Germany plunge to lowest level in post-war history

The number of babies born in Germany fell to the lowest level since the end of World War II last year, official figures showed.

Survey shows low trust in Berlin's ability to boost economic growth

Business confidence in the German government's ability to implement reforms and boost economic growth remains weak, according to a survey.

Germany push back World Cup squad nomination and start of training

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann will announce his World Cup squad on May 21, nine days later than originally planned, and the start of the team training camp has also been pushed back by tw...

One-third of German residents use AI at least once a week

One-third of people in Germany use artificial intelligence (AI) at least once a week, a survey found.

Poll: Far-right AfD leads Merz's conservatives by record five points

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has widened its poll lead over Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives to an unprecedented five points in a survey by the Forsa Institute.

Germany's Wadephul campaigns for UN Security Council seat in New York

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is to step up Berlin's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Councily, ahead of a vote in the UN General Assembly on June 3.

German family businesses slow to appoint women to top jobs

Women remain heavily under-represented in the top ranks of Germany's family-owned businesses, according to a study.

Heidenheim: 455 new stem cell donors registered in Dinkçi initiative

455 people have registered as new stem cell donors at the Bundesliga match between Heidenheim and St Pauli, Heidenheim said.

German police raid Hells Angels in major crackdown

Police in Germany's most populous state of North Rhine-Westphalia launched a large-scale crackdown on the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, deploying around 1,200 officers across 28 cities afte...

Germany deports 25 convicted criminals to Afghanistan

Germany has deported 25 men to Afghanistan on a charter flight.