Daily Briefing 14.09.2026, 16:20 (CEST)

Europeans agree to step up drive for influence in the Arctic

Germany and other European Union countries have agreed to step up their engagement in the Arctic, in an attempt to compete with Russia, China and the United States for influence in the fast...

Germany taking AI warnings from US tech leaders 'very seriously'

Germany's National Security Council has twice looked into the threat posed by artificial intelligence getting out of control, a government spokesman said on Monday, following warnings from ...

Suspected spy accused of giving info to Russian intelligence in Berlin

German prosecutors have filed charges against a suspected spy for Russia, accusing her of passing information to an intelligence operative at the Russian embassy.  

Zverev doesn't confirm Davis Cup participation at the weekend

After winning the US Open title, Alexander Zverev left open whether he will play with Germany in the Davis Cup at the weekend.

Majority of German companies now use AI – but concerns remain

A majority of companies in Germany with 20 or more employees, or 57% of them, are now using artificial intelligence - almost three times as many as two years ago - according to a study rele...

Chair of Hugo Boss supervisory board steps down amid takeover bid

The battle over the takeover of Hugo Boss by the British Frasers Group has prompted the chairman of the German fashion company's supervisory board to step down. 

Germany eyes fresh start with Hungary as top diplomat visits Budapest

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Budapest for an official visit on Monday in the hope that "Hungary rediscovers its great European heart" after a change of government earl...

German trade union calls for protest against automotive cuts

Germany's influential IG Metall trade union plans to stage demonstrations at more than 200 locations across Germany on September 21 to protest against job cuts and other demands being made ...

Merz's CDU wins local elections in German state of Lower Saxony

The Christian Democrats (CDU) of embattled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have remained the strongest party in local elections in the state of Lower Saxony, winning 27.2% according to pre...

Bayern's Eberl says team needs 'to be at 100% in every game'

Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl said that the lesson learned from the 2-1 win against Bundesliga debutants Elversberg is that the team needs "to be at 100% in every game."