Daily Briefing 01.05.2026, 17:25 (CEST)

Workers rally across Germany against health care, pension reforms

Workers took to the streets across Germany on Friday as they took part in traditional May Day demonstrations to mark International Workers' Day, with unions rallying against planned cuts to...

Greenpeace slams German fuel tax cuts as new measures take effect

Greenpeace has strongly criticized a fuel tax cut that took effect in Germany on Friday, arguing the measure is too expensive and will boost revenue for oil companies, while consumers conti...

Fewer young people in Germany worried about climate change

Climate change has become less important to young people in Germany than it was a few years ago, according to a survey.

German deputy leader: 'We don't need tips from Trump

German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil on Friday lashed out at US President Donald Trump over his recent broadsides at Chancellor Friedrich Merz linked to criticism of the war in Iran.

German technology giant Merck welcomes new chief executive

German science and technology company Merck will welcome a new chief executive on Friday.

Almost half of Jewish communities report anti-Semitic incidents

Almost every second Jewish community in Germany has reported anti-Semitic incidents such as insults, hate speech, threats or vandalism, according to a report by the country's Central Counci...

German warships due in Norway for multinational drill

Several German warships are due to arrive in the northern Norwegian port of Harstad on Friday for a multinational exercise aimed at strengthening cooperation at a time of heightened geopoli...

Bayern won't hand bottom side Heidenheim 'gifts' despite PSG game

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has assured Bundesliga strugglers that his side will take Saturday's home game with bottom side Heidenheim seriously, despite a huge Champions League sem...

German FA chief refuses to back Infantino re-election at this stage

Germany's football chief Bernd Neuendorf has refused to initially back another term for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying a decision would be made after the nomination deadline.

Right-wing violence in Germany hits highest level since 2016

German police recorded the highest number of right-wing motivated violent offences last year since 2016, according to a government response to a question from the opposition Left Party.