Daily Briefing 23.07.2026, 16:37 (CEST)

Wadephul backs greater African role in international diplomacy

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized the announcement by US President Donald Trump that South Africa will not be invited to the G20 summit in December in Florida.

Technical fault halts German nuclear waste transport

The planned 10th shipment of highly radioactive nuclear waste from a former German research reactor was cancelled after the specialist transport vehicle developed a technical fault, police ...

Germany's onshore wind expansion rises 7% in first half of 2026

The expansion of onshore wind farms in Germany is continuing to make progress, with 423 wind turbines with a total electrical capacity of around 2.36 gigawatts commissioned in the first hal...

Italian lender seeks rapid move to take control of German Commerzbank

Major Italian bank UniCredit is preparing for a swift move to take control of Frankfurt-based Commerzbank, it said in a presentation on its half-year figures in Milan on Thursday.

German industry group says AfD is 'no pro-business party'

Germany's leading industry association has sharply criticized the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), saying the party's policies would create uncertainty for businesses and discourage...

Investors look to break up German battery manufacturer VARTA

Key investors of the German battery manufacturer VARTA are looking at spinning off the household battery business from the group and are calling for a new ownership structure, they announce...

Klopp set to be unveiled as Germany coach on Friday

Jürgen Klopp looks set to be presented as Germany coach on Friday after the German Football Federation (DFB) sent out an invite to a press conference at its Frankfurt headquarters.

Union warns O2 Telefónica job cuts could hit customer service

The Verdi trade union has criticized Spanish telecoms giant Telefónica over major job cuts that will see one in six jobs at its German O2 subsidiary cut.

Mercedes-Benz faces US sales ban

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz could be banned from selling its vehicles in the US after a US Senate committee passed a bill on Wednesday.

Schröder's new basketball LGCY series sells out for Berlin debut

A new German basketball competition modelled on football's Baller League, Kings League and Icon League will launch in Berlin on Sunday, with tickets already sold out.