Daily Briefing 19.01.2026, 14:40 (CET)

Germany offers condolences after deadly train crash in Spain

The German government has expressed its condolences following the deadly train accident in southern Spain.

IMF lifts forecast for German economy to 1.1% growth in 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lifted its forecast for the German economy, with growth expected to hit 1.1% in 2026.

Germany, France aim to keep fast-growing start-ups in Europe

Germany and France are seeking to keep fast-growing start-ups in Europe and preempt them from moving to the United States.

Reports: Rose favourite for Frankfurt hotseat amid Alonso speculation

Former Bundesliga coach Marco Rose is the favourite to take over at Eintracht Frankfurt after the sacking of Dino Toppmöller, Kicker magazine reported on Monday.

Klingbeil: Europe cannot be 'blackmailed' by Trump's Greenland tariff

Europe will not be "blackmailed" by US President Donald Trump into forcing Denmark to concede Greenland, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Monday.

Minister: New German electric vehicle subsidy to 'boost' auto sector

Germany's new subsidy for electric vehicle purchases is a "boost" for the country's beleaguered carmaking sector, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has said.

Jeong grabs point for Union against ex-side Stuttgart, Augsburg held

VfB Stuttgart nudged up into the Bundesliga top four but their former player Jeong Woo Yeong snatched a point for visitors Union Berlin in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

German soldiers leave Greenland after team completes mission

A German military reconnaissance team of 15 soldiers recently sent to Greenland left the Arctic island on Sunday for Copenhagen, a military spokesman told dpa.

Germany's Syrian diaspora divided over visit by interim leader

The upcoming visit of Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, to Berlin has drawn both cautious welcome and sharp criticism from Germany's Syrian diaspora.

Frankfurt dismiss coach Dino Toppmöller

Eintracht Frankfurt have dismissed coach Dino Toppmöller, the Bundesliga club said in a statement on Sunday.