Daily Briefing 22.12.2025, 16:11 (CET)

Researchers survey gloomy outlook among most German companies

Only a small minority of German companies are confident about the coming year, despite slightly better economic prospects, according to a survey published on Monday.

Tariff-hit German exports to the US decline sharply, analysis finds

German exports to the US declined sharply in the first three quarters of 2025 as a result of significantly increased tariffs, according to an analysis published on Monday.

Charges brought in Germany over alleged torture in Syrian prison

Germany's Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has brought charges against a man who is accused of being a former guard at a Syrian prison under the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

German cyclist Steinhauser improving after Lyme disease hits him hard

German cyclist Georg Steinhauser said on Monday that he is feeling better after finally receiving a diagnosis of Lyme disease following a dramatic loss of performance.

Nearly half of Germans believe coalition won't last until next poll

Almost half of people in Germany do not believe that the current coalition between the mainstream centre-left and centre-right parties will hold together until the next election expected in...

German police: Over 1,000 suspicious drone flights recorded in 2025

The head of Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), Holger Münch, said more than 1,000 suspicious drone flights had been recorded in Germany so far this year up to mid-December.

Demand for raw materials in Germany continues to drop

Given the weak state of the German economy the demand for raw materials continues to fall, with both domestic production and imports declining again last year, a report released on Monday s...

Already dominant Bayern to put 'foot down' once season resumes

Bayern Munich head into the mid-season break full of confidence after 22 wins from 25 games, but hope their list of absences will quickly clear up after being down to the bare bones in Sund...

Germany director Völler: Ter Stegen needs games to make World Cup

Germany men's team director Rudi Völler has welcomed Marc-André ter Stegen's return to fitness but said the goalkeeper has to play matches in order to be considered for the World Cup squad....

Bayern reassert nine-point lead with win at Heidenheim, Mainz held

Bayern Munich re-established their nine-point lead in the Bundesliga and secured the unofficial winter champions title two games early after a 4-0 win at second-bottom Heidenheim on Sunday....