Daily Briefing 27.06.2026, 16:44 (CEST)

Germany breaks all-time heat record with 41.3 degrees Celsius

Germany recorded a provisional all-time temperature high of 41.3 degrees Celsius on the weekend, the German Weather Service (DWD) said.

German parliament passes law to speed up transport projects

Construction projects for motorways, railways and waterways are set to get off the ground much more quickly in Germany after a corresponding law passed in the lower house of parliament.

German rail operator warns against travel amid extreme heat

Germany's national railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has urged passengers to avoid all non-essential long-distance and regional travel this weekend as temperatures in parts of the country...

Former German leader says a female president would be a good sign

Former German president Joachim Gauck said having a woman as head of state is long overdue in the nation.

German starts 70km run around every Bundesliga stadium

A German runner has started his project 18 Chapters on the hottest weekend of the year.

German economic body sees 'summer of reforms' with pensions overhaul

A government-approved plan to reform Germany's pension system may signal a new political beginning for the troubled ruling coalition, according to the country's Council of Economic Experts.

Germany to face Paraguay in World Cup round of 32

Germany will face Paraguay in the World Cup last 32 on Monday.

VW confirms it is working on a future restructuring plan

Volkswagen confirmed on Friday that it is working on a future restructuring plan but said it does not wish to comment in detail on reports of stricter cost-cutting measures at this stage. 

Researcher: German labour market is shrinking

The German labour market is shrinking, facing pressure on all sides, researchers said on Friday. 

German soul-searching ahead of knock-outs after Ecuador setback

Germany still don't know who they will face in the last 32 of the World Cup. But first and foremost they have to look at themselves after a concern-raising 2-1 defeat against Ecuador.