Daily Briefing 08.07.2026, 13:29 (CEST)

German minister 'optimistic' on securing Tomahawk missiles from US

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made at a NATO summit in Ankara on German efforts to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US.

Germany's Wadephul believes in US-Iran ceasefire as strikes resume

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul does not believe diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran have failed, even as attacks resumed overnight. 

Merz promises more support for Ukraine after overnight strikes on Kiev

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated his support for Ukraine, after Russia launched a series of overnight ballistic missile attacks on the capital Kiev.

German Nordic combined team say Olympic axing is 'devastating'

German Nordic combined skiers and officials have been left shocked and fearful for the future after the sport was dropped from the Winter Olympic programme for 2030.

Matthäus: Klopp needs 'time and authority' as Germany coach

Germany icon Lothar Matthäus hopes Jürgen Klopp receives plenty of creative freedom if he is appointed as the new national team coach following another World Cup debacle.

Merz demands unity from NATO leaders as he departs for Ankara summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for NATO allies to "send a message of strength and unity" as he departed for the alliance's leaders summit in Ankara on Tuesday.

Germany sees record number of new start-ups in first half of 2026

Germany recorded a record number of new start-ups in the first half of the year, with artificial intelligence helping entrepreneurs launch businesses more quickly and with less capital, acc...

New rocket launch site in Canada for Germany's Isar Aerospace

The German space startup Isar Aerospace said on Tuesday it would build a new launch site in Canada. 

EU Parliament votes to investigate far-right party group

The European Parliament voted on Tuesday in favour of launching an investigation into the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN), a far-right populist group within the parliament, over alleged v...

Germany rejects Trump's spending complaints as NATO summit begins

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has defended his country's defence budget against renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump as NATO leaders are due to gather in Ankara for a ...