Daily Briefing 16.06.2026, 13:57 (CEST)

German battery production hits record as China reliance grows

Battery production in Germany reached a record high in 2025, driven by rising electric vehicle (EV) output and strong demand in the energy storage market, the German Electrical and Digital ...

German president addresses South China Sea tensions in Philippines

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday expressed concern over increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea as he vowed to strengthen ties with the Philippines to "defend...

Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger extends contract at Real Madrid

Germany international Antonio Rüdiger has extended his contract at Real Madrid for another year, the Spanish club said on Monday.

Germany opens centre dedicated to defending against hybrid threats

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Tuesday opened a new centre tasked with fending off hybrid threats, as Europe responds to a growing number of cyberattacks and drone incursion...

German population stagnates as net migration and birth rate decline

The German population decreased slightly at the end of last year, the first drop recorded since 2020, official figures showed on Tuesday.

German prosecutors: Suspected Hamas network planned attack in Europe

German investigators believe the suspected procurement of weapons for the Palestinian militant organization Hamas was linked to concrete plans for an attack in Europe, Germany's top federal...

Volkswagen sees continued weakness in China's auto market

Volkswagen expects continued weakness in China's auto market for the remainder of the year, saying it does not anticipate a recovery that would reverse losses already incurred.

German space firm delays second rocket test flight for a fourth time

German rocket start-up Isar Aerospace has postponed the second test flight of its Spectrum rocket for a fourth time due to a technical problem, the company said on Monday.

German conservative says Iran deal 'a disaster' as Merz welcomes news

The preliminary agreement struck by the US and Iran on ending the war in the Middle East has elicited mixed reactions from Germany's ruling Christian Democrats (CDU), with one foreign polic...

German top diplomat slams 'heinous' Russian attack on Kiev monastery

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday sharply criticized Russia's latest overnight attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.