Daily Briefing 29.05.2026, 17:03 (CEST)

Merz emphasizes need for 'strong presence' on NATO’s eastern flank

The German government has assured Romania of its solidarity following the crash of a Russian drone on its territory. 

Brussels watchdog reviews AfD's EU party over values concern

The watchdog overseeing European political parties has found indications that Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN), a far-right party alliance co-founded by the Alternative for Germany (AfD), ...

German chemical industry gets Iran war boost

Germany's struggling chemical industry has received an unexpected boost from the war in Iran, benefiting from stockpiling by industrial customers concerned about supply disruptions. 

Fuel tax cut helps cool German inflation to 2.6% in May

Germany's inflation rate eased markedly to 2.6% in May, according to official estimates, despite the upward pressure on prices caused by the war in Iran. 

German defence minister plans mandatory exercises for reservists

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius plans to make reservists take part in military exercises as Berlin seeks to expand the Bundeswehr, the country's armed forces, in response to a chang...

German to head European Union's security mission in Ukraine

A German official is to become the new head of the EU mission to support the civilian security sector in Ukraine. 

Hundreds join queue for autograph session with Germany's Neuer

Hours before the start of the event, hundreds of fans joined a long queue for an autograph session with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at Germany's training camp in Herzogenaurach in Bavaria.

Former German left-wing militant's guilty verdict to be reviewed

Both the defence and the prosecution have now appealed a guilty verdict handed down earlier in the week to a former German left-wing militant.

German jobless rate eases in May, labour market remains sluggish

The number of unemployed people in Germany fell by 58,000 in May from the previous month to 2.95 million, the Federal Employment Agency said on Friday.

German economy minister calls for increased cooperation with China

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche on Thursday advocated for strengthening relations with China in light of the current geopolitical situation as she concluded a trip to the world's s...