Daily Briefing 13.10.2026, 16:45 (CEST)

IMF sharply raises growth forecast for German economy

Germany's economy is expected to grow much faster this year than previously forecast, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday, nearly doubling its growth projection for 2026 t...

AI yet to make significant dent in German employment, study finds

Artificial intelligence (AI) is yet to cost Germany a significant number of jobs, a report by the Nuremberg-based Institute for Employment Research (IAB) has found - but younger workers may...

Wadephul: Russia must make 'first move' in Ukraine energy ceasefire

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday insisted that Russia must "make the first move" in committing to the limited ceasefire with Ukraine announced by US President Donald Trump...

German airport briefly closed after mid-air emergency alert

Fighter jets were scrambled and an airport was briefly closed in southern Germany on Tuesday after an aircraft arriving from Greece transmitted an emergency code. 

Merz aims to win young voters' trust with social care, pension reforms

The German government's planned reforms to social care and pensions are intended to gain the trust of young people, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday. 

Two suspects detained in Germany over Starlink arson attack in Poland

Two Turkish nationals have been detained in Germany over a suspected Russian-backed arson attack on a Starlink satellite internet station in Poland, authorities said.

German inflation confirmed at 3.3%, highest figure since December 2023

German inflation exceeded 3% for the first time in nearly three years in September, driven by soaring energy prices, the Federal Statistical Office said on Tuesday, confirming its flash est...

Coach Kovac extends contract with Dortmund until 2029

Coach Niko Kovac has extended his contract with Borussia Dortmund until June 30, 2029, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Tuesday.

One in five young Germans affected by cyberbullying, study finds

Cyberbullying among children and adolescents in Germany is on the rise, with one in five young people reporting having been targeted online, according to a nationwide study released on Tues...

Under-pressure German coalition rocked by minister's resignation

Germany's coalition government suffered another blow on Monday with the surprise resignation of Labour Minister Bärbel Bas, who accused her conservative coalition partners of targeting her ...