Daily Briefing 07.05.2026, 16:41 (CEST)

Steinmeier: Troops in Germany are also in US’ interest

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expects the US to maintain a military presence in Germany, despite the announced withdrawal of several thousand troops. 

Drunk passenger forces emergency landing on Berlin-Alicante flight

A drunk passenger caused a disturbance on a flight from Berlin to Spain's Alicante, forcing the aircraft to make an unscheduled stop at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, police said on Thursda...

Germany's housing shortage pushes Vonovia rents even higher

Germany’s largest landlord, Vonovia, benefited from higher rental income in the first quarter of the year. 

Far-right German politician Bystron acquitted of posting Hitler salute

A Munich court on Thursday overturned an earlier court conviction and acquitted Petr Bystron, a member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the European Parliament, over a pict...

German institute downgrades growth forecast as Iran war hits economy

Germany's economic recovery is faltering as the war in Iran drives up energy costs and disrupts supply chains, with the German Economic Institute (IW) expecting growth of just 0.4% this yea...

German couple jailed for theft of €1.9m from parking meters

A married couple convicted of stealing nearly €1.9 million ($2.2 million) from parking meters in southern Germany have each been sentenced by Kempten Regional Court to five and a half years...

Most Germans fear financial hardship in retirement, survey finds

Around 70% of Germans who have not yet retired are worried about their financial situation in old age, according to a survey published ahead of a planned overhaul of the country's pension s...

EU approves €5bn in subsidies for climate measures in German industry

The European Commission has approved German subsidies worth €5 billion ($5.9 billion) to assist businesses in the industrial sector in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

German arms giant Rheinmetall reports strong earnings in first quarter

German arms giant Rheinmetall on Thursday reported higher earnings and operating margin in the first quarter as the company continues to benefit from Germany's boost in military spending. 

Poll: Far-right AfD takes 15-point lead ahead of key German state vote

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) commands a clear lead four months before elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt that could potentially see the far-right, anti-immigrant party win...