Daily Briefing 06.12.2025, 13:34 (CET)

Streaming services and broadcasters to invest in German film sector

Streaming services and broadcasters, both public and private, plan to invest a total of €15.5 billion ($18 billion) in Germany's film sector over the next five years, dpa has learnt from government sources.

Woman stabbed to death on the street in Germany's Ingolstadt

A woman has been fatally stabbed on the street in the southern German city of Ingolstadt, with her former male partner considered the main suspect, police reported on Saturday.

Germany aims to be among top 5 sporting nations in the world by 2035

Germany aims to be one of the top five sporting nations in the world by 2035, according to the German Olympics body DOSB.

German police report surge in defamation of politicians

Police in Germany are investigating a sudden swell of public insults, defamation and slander directed at the country's politicians, according to latest statistics.

Economists warn German pension reform may trigger tax hikes

Several economists have warned that the German government's newly approved pension package could lead to tax increases and slow the country's economy.

Eurowings advertising on carbon offsetting misleading, court rules

German airline Eurowings misled customers by claiming flights will become "CO2-neutral" through carbon offsetting, a court in Düsseldorf ruled on Friday.

Gladbach win at Mainz thanks to Da Costa's own goal

Danny da Costa's comical own goal gave Borussia Mönchengladbach the three points in a 1-0 Bundesliga win at Mainz on Friday.

German lower house passes new voluntary military service

German lawmakers gave the green light on Friday for the introduction of a new voluntary military service, agreed amid much debate as a consequence of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine...

CEO of pharma-giant BASF foresees no deindustrialization in Germany

The chief executive of chemical giant BASF sees no signs of deindustrialization in Germany despite the country's ongoing economic difficulties.

German foreign minister to make rescheduled China visit next week

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to travel to China next week to make up for a visit that was postponed at the end of October due to a lack of high-level appointments.