Daily Briefing 07.09.2026, 15:36 (CEST)

Germany's AfD falls short of absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) claimed victory in Saxony-Anhalt, but failed to secure an absolute majority of seats in the eastern state's parliament, according to preliminary ...

Germany's Merz 'deeply shocked' by far-right AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is "deeply shocked" by the overwhelming victory for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Germany could face shortage of 723,000 skilled workers by 2029

Germany could face a shortage of around 723,000 skilled workers by 2029, nearly twice the level recorded in 2025, according to a study by the employer-linked German Economic Institute (IW)....

Germany defends arms exports to Israel before international court

Germany defended its arms exports to Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague on Monday, arguing that they are compatible with international law.

VW's Osnabrück plant in Germany to partner with Israel's Rafael

Volkswagen's plant in the western German city of Osnabrück is to be converted into an expertise centre for security and defence, the carmaker, the state of Lower Saxony and investor Aureliu...

German industrial output falls 1.1% in July driven by automotive slump

Production in Germany's manufacturing sector dropped in July due to a significant decline in the automotive industry, the federal statistics office in Wiesbaden said on Monday.

21 explosive devices defused as police hunt German power grid saboteur

German police said they have found and defused nine more homemade explosive devices close to high-voltage power lines in Saxony, following attacks on the electricity grid in several states....

Deutsche Bank settles €152m lawsuit filed by former investment banker

German lender Deutsche Bank has settled a €152 million ($176 million) lawsuit brought by a former investment banker out of court, a bank spokesperson said.

Augsburg lead Bundesliga for first time and coach screenshots table

After two matches, Augsburg top the Bundesliga table for the first time in club history and coach Manuel Baum found a way to preserve the historical moment.

Police launch investigation after German judoka attacked by opponent

The police have launched an investigation as a complaint was filed for assault after German Olympic judoka Timo Cavelius was hospitalized after being attacked by JC Leipzig fighter Akaki Ja...