Daily Briefing 27.05.2026, 17:24 (CEST)

German court convicts ex-RAF member of robbery after decades in hiding

Daniela Klette, a former member of Germany's radical leftist Red Army Faction (RAF), was sentenced to 13 years in prison by a German court for a series of armed robberies committed during 30 years on the run.

German economy minister pushes China on competition, raw materials

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche was forced to attempt a difficult balancing act during talks in Beijing, trying to shore up new opportunities for German businesses.

Germany plans harsher sentences, wider prosecutions for trafficking

Germany is seeking to crack down on human trafficking by prosecuting clients across a broader range of sectors and increasing penalties for traffickers under a draft law approved by the Cabinet.

German addiction commissioner voices World Cup betting ads concerns

Germany's government commissioner for drug and addiction policy is concerned about an expected rise of sports betting adverts during broadcasts from the upcoming football World Cup.

German economic body halves 2026 growth forecast to 0.5%

A key body of German economic advisers has nearly halved its forecast for growth in 2026 to 0.5% as a result of high energy prices due to the war in Iran.

Germany squad report for duty with only Arsenal's Havertz missing

All available Germany players reported for World Cup duty on Wednesday at the start of the first training camp in Herzogenaurach.

Frankfurt Airport boss says Europe has enough jet fuel for summer

The head of Frankfurt Airport has sought to reassure passengers over fears of jet fuel shortages during the summer travel season due to the Iran war.

Report: Germany's super-rich own over 25% of financial wealth

Around 5,000 ultra-wealthy individuals own more than a quarter of Germany's financial assets, according to a study published on Wednesday by consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

US troop withdrawal from Germany would leave thousands jobless

The withdrawal of US troops from Germany would result in thousands of job losses in the regions affected, should President Donald Trump carry out his threat to remove 5,000 US military personnel from the country.

Streaming giants to invest 8% of revenue in German film under new law

Major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ will be required to invest at least 8% of their annual revenue generated in Germany into the country’s film industry under a draft law approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday.