Daily Briefing 16.07.2026, 16:24 (CEST)

'Not alarmism, but preparation:' German minister tours Finnish shelter

The rest of Europe must learn from Finland's extensive network of shelters and "rethink" its civil defence planning, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday during a visit to...

German ministers unveil action plan to crack down on tax fraud

The German government on Thursday unveiled an action plan to strengthen the fight against tax fraud. 

Schweinsteiger: Van Gaal would be good fit as Germany coach

Former World Cup champion Bastian Schweinsteiger can envision his former Bayern Munich coach, Louis van Gaal, as the new Germany boss.

Berlin, Paris begin nuclear deterrence partnership with joint exercise

Germany and France are taking the first practical steps towards cooperation on nuclear deterrence, with a French Rafale fighter jet capable of carrying atomic weapons and a German Eurofight...

DFB clubs 'reaching their limits' as membership reaches 8.2 million

The German Football Federation (DFB) continues to grow with now 8.2 million members but this also brings challenges for the world's biggest single sports body.

Baby boomers taking early retirement in Germany continues to rise

The number of German baby boomers receiving pensions has risen to around 6 million, including 1.1 million who retired before reaching the statutory retirement age, according to a new study ...

Hülkenberg says he will also drive for Audi in 2027

Nico Hülkenberg has said he will continue driving for Audi next year despite speculation on his future at the Formula One team.

Germany sees 38% jump in e-scooter crashes causing injuries or deaths

The number of e-scooter accidents involving injuries or deaths in Germany rose sharply in 2025, with fatalities also increasing, official figures showed on Thursday.

Uber offers to buy Germany's Delivery Hero, at value of nearly $15bn

US ride-hailing giant Uber on Thursday announced a multibillion-euro deal to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero as it seeks to expand its presence in the global food delivery market.

German chemical industry sees no turnaround ahead, cuts 2026 forecast

Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry saw production and sales decline in the first half of 2026 and investment falling for a third consecutive year, the industry's VCI association...