Daily Briefing 09.09.2026, 16:53 (CEST)

Merz slams AfD as 'disruptive force' after landslide in Saxony-Anhalt

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday went on the offensive against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), calling it a "destructive force" intent on destabilizing the country...

US-Israeli arms firm Covenant to build cruise missiles in Germany

US-Israeli defence contractor Covenant plans to set up a production facility for long-range cruise missiles in the German state of Saxony, the company said on Wednesday.

New German sports minister: Olympic bid must be nationwide movement

New German Sports Minister Ronald Rauhe has vowed to make a strong Olympic bid one of his core projects, saying it must become a nationwide movement backed by "sport, politics, business and...

US-Canada tariff row an opportunity for Germany, say trade groups

German trade associations believe the tariff dispute between the US and Canada presents opportunities for Germany and Europe.

Berlin flies flags at half-mast in honour of Norwegian king's funeral

Flags were flying at half-mast in Berlin's government district on Wednesday to mark the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.

German Finance Minister Klingbeil tears ACL in bike accident

German Finance Minister Lars Kingbeil has torn his ACL in a bike accident, he revealed on Wednesday.

Gnabry could return for Bayern in Champions League opener against Bodø

Serge Gnabry could feature for Bayern Munich for the first time since April in their Champions League opener at home to Norway's Bodø/Glimt on Thursday.

Sharp decline in tourist travel from Germany and Switzerland to the US

Travel from Germany and Switzerland to the US has fallen significantly for the second year in a row. 

Deceased Dahlmeier to be inducted into Germany's Sports Hall of Fame

Laura Dahlmeier, the former biathlon champion who died while mountaineering in 2025, is to be inducted into the German Sports Hall of Fame.

Elversberg launch second appeal against coach ban for Bayern game

Bundesliga sensations Elversberg have again appealed against coach Vincent Wagner's suspension, which could mean he is banned from the touchline for Sunday's home clash between the promoted...