Daily Briefing 20.01.2026, 16:25 (CET)

German exports to US plunge in 2025 due to Trump tariffs

German exports to the United States plunged in 2025 as a consequence of President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies, official data showed.

German military grows to highest level in 12 years

The size of the German military has grown to the highest level in 12 years with 184,200 serving soldiers, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius told dpa.

Almost 20 sick days per employee in Germany in 2025, study shows

Employees in Germany took an average of 19.5 sick days in 2025, figures from a leading health insurance provider showed.

Deloitte: Top women's football clubs make over €150m for first time

The combined revenues of the top ranked women's football clubs generated more than €150 million ($175 million) for the first time in 2025, consultancy firm Deloitte said.

Germany sends 183 athletes to Winter Olympics and aims for top-three

Germany will send an ambitious team of at least 183 athletes to next month's Milan/Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics where another top three finish in the medal table is the aim.

Ter Stegen appears set for Girona loan move from Barcelona

Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen appears set to complete a loan move until the end of the season from Spanish champions Barcelona to La Liga rivals Girona.

Berlinale unveils contenders for Golden Bear at 76th edition

Films starring Pamela Anderson, Channing Tatum and Sandra Hüller are among the 22 productions in the running for the Golden Bear at this year's Berlin International Film Festival.

German employers desperate to avoid escalation with US over Greenland

German employers have said they are desperate to "avoid any escalation" with the United States in the intensifying row over ownership of Greenland.

Merz expects to discuss Greenland with Trump at Davos on Wednesday

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects to meet US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday to discuss the dispute over Greenland.

Germany, France aim to keep fast-growing start-ups in Europe

Germany and France are seeking to keep fast-growing start-ups in Europe and preempt them from moving to the United States.