Daily Briefing 23.08.2026, 16:39 (CEST)

Poll: Most Germans expect Merz to be replaced before next election
Most Germans expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to be replaced before the next scheduled election in 2029, according to a YouGov poll.
Read TextVictims in Croatia small plane crash identified as German nationals
The two people killed in a small plane crash in Croatia were German nationals, their local air club has confirmed.
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German scientists enduring months of hate after stranded whale dies
Months after the death of a whale that made headlines across Europe when it washed up on a German beach, the scientists who were initially caring for the mammal say they are still facing abuse and death threats.
Read TextHarry Kane named men's Player of the Year in Germany
Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane has been named men's Player of the Year in a vote organized by the Kicker, the German sports magazine said on Sunday.
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German train workers threaten strikes over lack of action over attacks
Germany's train worker union on Sunday threatened to call nationwide strikes from January if the government fails to tighten sentences for attacks on train crew.
Read TextVW boss says everyone has to pull together as staff fear further cuts
Volkswagen Group boss Oliver Blume is preparing the workforce for extensive cuts and calling for unity amid a global industry crisis and ahead of a series of meetings with staff in Germany.
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One in two Germans unafraid of far-right AfD party ahead of elections
Nearly half of Germans are unafraid of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), according to a survey by the opinion research institute Insa, ahead of three critical state elections next month.
Read TextKimmich: Musiala's situation can have impact beyond football
Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich believes that team-mate Jamal Musiala could have an impact beyond football by overcoming and dealing with an illness he recently made public.
Read TextBrown and Olise score as Bayern edge Dortmund in Super Cup
Bayern Munich started the new season as they finished the last by lifting another trophy on Saturday following a 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup.
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Two killed in Russian attacks near Kiev as German minister visits
Two people were killed in Russian missile strikes near Kiev on Saturday as German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited the capital days before Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of its ...
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