Daily Briefing 01.10.2026, 16:47 (CEST)

Fuel prices fall sharply in Germany as new tax cut takes effect

Fuel prices fell sharply across much of Germany on Thursday as the country's second fuel tax cut of the year came into force at midnight, aimed at easing the burden on motorists after energ...

Business sentiment surges in Germany's electrical industry

Business sentiment in Germany's electrical industry has surged to its highest level in years, the Munich-based ifo Institute said on Thursday.

Talks begin in Berlin after Left win overshadowed by anti-Semitism row

Talks on forming a new regional government in Berlin began in the German capital on Thursday morning, with a far-left party eyeing the mayor's office for the first time after coming out on ...

Zverev has winning start in Beijing

Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Cameron Norrie 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 on Thursday to reach the round of 16 at the China Open.

Germany optimistic regarding swift EU accession for Montenegro

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Thursday expressed optimism regarding Montenegro's bid to join the European Union if the West Balkan country continues to swiftly implement reform...

Sources: Germany halts draft law for sugar levy on beverages

The German chancellery has stopped a draft law presented by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil on the introduction of a sugar levy on beverages, dpa learnt from government sources on Thursday....

Renewables cover 60% of German electricity use in first nine months

Renewable energy sources, mainly wind and solar, covered a record of almost 61% of Germany's electricity consumption in the first three quarters of the year, according to industry data rele...

German fuel output rises as imports fall in first half

German refineries increased petrol and diesel production in the first half of 2026, reducing the country's reliance on fuel imports, official data showed on Thursday.

Germany's Eichbaum brewery produces last beer after almost 350 years

The insolvent Eichbaum brewery in Germany has brewed its last beer after almost 350 years, the company in the western city of Mannheim said on Thursday. 

Cost of living again ranked top worry among Germans in annual survey

Rising living costs remain Germans' biggest concern, according to an annual survey released on Thursday, with financial worries again dominating the ranking in Europe's largest economy.