Daily Briefing 05.03.2026, 16:42 (CET)

Weak outlook dampens confidence of German companies in Taiwan

German companies in Taiwan are concerned about their business on the island, known for its high-tech products, due to ongoing global risks, a business climate survey released by the German ...

Germany's first evacuation flight from Middle East lands in Frankfurt

Germany's first government evacuation flight from the Middle East crisis region landed at Frankfurt airport on Thursday morning, dpa reporters on site confirmed.

Thousands of school-age children protest new German military service

Thousands of school-age children took to the streets across Germany on Thursday to protest the country's new military service law.

Dortmund boss: Contract of injured captain Can will be renewed

Borussia Dortmund will renew the contract of Emre Can, who is sidelined with a severe knee injury, beyond the season in what is also an act of solidarity with their team captain.

Germany pledges €200 million for Kiev to defend energy infrastructure

Germany is providing Ukraine with a further €200 million ($230 million) to respond to Russian attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.

Man jailed for knife attack on tourist at Berlin Holocaust Memorial

A Syrian man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison over an attack on a Spanish tourist at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin last year, the Berlin Higher Regional Court said on Wednesday.

Google unveils AI centre in Berlin

Google on Thursday unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI) centre in Berlin, as the US tech giant seeks to expand its infrastructure in Germany.

German lawmakers back major welfare bill with tougher sanctions

Germany's lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a landmark welfare bill, introducing a new unemployment benefit that includes the possibility of tougher sanctions on claimants.

Tesla non-union list wins works council vote in Germany

At Tesla's only German factory, the non-union list Giga United won the works council election, the company said on Wednesday.

Germany's DHL hikes dividend, raises outlook despite weak Q4 earnings

German logistics major DHL Group on Thursday raised its dividend and issued a fiscal 2026 outlook, expecting profit growth despite weak earnings and revenues in its fourth quarter.