Daily Briefing 04.06.2026, 16:37 (CEST)

Germany wants to shut asylum door on Ukrainian men of fighting age

Germany supports a proposed change to EU legislation that would exclude Ukrainian men of fighting age from a temporary asylum programme, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Thursda...

Study: Foreign firms now control 29% of Germany's key patents

Germany is losing too many patents to companies in other countries through corporate takeovers, according to a study by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) commissioned by the ...

Several injured as Lufthansa plane collapses at gate in Frankfurt

Several employees were injured when a Lufthansa plane collapsed while parked at the gate at Frankfurt Airport for reasons yet unknown, the airline said on Thursday.

Ex-Bundesliga champions 1860 Munich drop into fourth tier

Investor Hasan Ismaik has regretted the demotion of former Bundesliga champions 1860 Munich into the fourth division over financial problems.

German builder Hochtief to join benchmark DAX index

German construction group Hochtief is set to join Germany's benchmark DAX stock index for the first time later this month, replacing Porsche Automobil Holding SE, the largest shareholder in...

German women have to rebuild team for World Cup qualifying decider

Germany aim to clinch their place at the women's World Cup with victory over Norway on Friday but will have to do so with a changed team.

Neuer trains but comeback in last World Cup tune-up still unclear

Germany have started training for their last World Cup tune-up match against the United States amid speculation that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer could be fit for Saturday's match.

Give youth a chance: Germany's Karl, Brown, Pavlovic in the spotlight

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann appears ready to put youth over experience at the World Cup and has the full backing from captain Joshua Kimmich.

Report: Relegated St Pauli to part ways with coach Blessin

St Pauli Hamburg are parting ways with coach Alexander Blessin following their relegation from the Bundesliga, the Bild newspaper reported on Thursday.

Germans shop more online as AI tools help hunt for bargains

Online shopping is growing in Germany despite weak consumer sentiment, with more people buying on the internet and spending more than before, according to the latest Online Monitor from the...