Daily Briefing 29.06.2026, 16:32 (CEST)

Germany's Wadephul reaffirms NATO commitment before talks with Rubio

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has underscored the importance of NATO's collective security guarantees ahead of talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expected to focus on b...

German orchestra musicians travelling to Lviv for charity concert

Orchestra musicians from Germany plan to perform a charity concert in Lviv on Saturday with musicians from the Lviv National Philharmonic, in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian populat...

German state investments hit quarter-century high amid defence boom

German government investments soared in 2025 following a landmark decision to boost spending on defence, infrastructure and climate action.

German president says global rules key to tackling climate change

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for international cooperation and adherence to shared rules to overcome the climate crisis.

Five killed in shooting at youth care centre in northern Germany

Five people were killed and several others injured in a shooting in the northern German city of Stade, police said on Monday.

Germany's Nagelsmann says 'perfect performance' needed v Paraguay

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is expecting another tough game against South American opposition when the four-times winners take on Paraguay in the World Cup last 32 on Monday.

At least 15 die in swimming accidents during German heatwave

At least 15 people have died in swimming accidents across Germany since Friday, according to police reports, as a heatwave sent many people to lakes, rivers and outdoor pools to cool off.

German author Lena Schätte wins literary Bachmann Prize

German author Lena Schätte has won the prestigious Ingeborg Bachmann Prize in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt, ahead of 13 other contenders, the jury announced on Sunday.

Several die in swimming accidents as heatwave grips Germany

At least five people have died in swimming accidents in Germany since Friday, police said, as a heatwave sent many people to lakes and rivers to cool off.

Germany general manager: 'Up against the wall' against Paraguay

Germany have their backs against the wall as they enter the World Cup last-32 match against Paraguay, but German Football Federation (DFB) managing director Andreas Rettig hopes the team react like they did in qualifying.