Daily Briefing 24.04.2026, 22:43 (CEST)

Leipzig closer to Champions League after 3-1 win against Union Berlin

RB Leipzig moved closer to Champions League qualification after a dominant 3-1 home win against Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Friday.

Tax cut on petrol and diesel approved by German lawmakers

German lawmakers on Friday approved a tax cut on diesel and petrol fuel amounting to about 17 cents ($0.20) per litre at current prices, as part of measures to ease the burden on consumers ...

German business sentiment drops sharply as war in Iran hits economy

Sentiment in the German economy deteriorated significantly further in April due to the war in Iran, a leading economic institute reported on Friday.

Container ship from Germany's Hapag-Lloyd passes Strait of Hormuz

A container ship belonging to the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has left the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.

Ryanair to close Berlin base, halve flights over high charges

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is closing its base at Berlin's international airport, withdrawing its seven passenger jets stationed in the German capital and halving its flight schedule ov...

Germany's Porsche sells remaining stake in Bugatti

German carmaker Porsche is withdrawing from the luxury sports car manufacturer Bugatti.

Audi appoint former F1 driver McNish as racing director

German brand Audi have appointed former Formula One driver Allan McNish as their racing director, the German F1 team said in a statement on Friday.

Germany's Merz opposes new EU debt as leaders mull long-term budget

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has spoken out against increasing debt, as European Union leaders discuss the bloc's long-term budget for the years 2028 to 2034 at a summit in Cyprus.

Audi sees China as key market for luxury vehicles

The chief executive of German carmaker Audi sees China as a key growth market for premium vehicles, despite rising competition and declining sales for other European brands.

Macron insists European FCAS fighter jet project has not failed

The troubled joint Franco-German fighter jet project has not failed, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, amid fears the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme could collapse...