Daily Briefing 21.06.2026, 15:58 (CEST)

Germany could charter three deportation flights to Afghanistan a month

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is planning a significant rise in the number of deportation flights to Afghanistan.

Expert: German pension reform proposals 'lack courage and consistency'

The German pension commission's leaked reform proposals "lack courage and consistency," a top economic analyst warned on Sunday, ahead of an official presentation of the plan next week. 

German, French MPs seek tougher action against Russia's shadow fleet

German and French lawmakers are set to call for tougher action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet, including stricter inspections and the detention of vessels found to be violating int...

'Madness:' Germany's The Left slams Merz over military build-up

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's plans to make the German military the largest in Europe are "complete madness," newly re-elected The Left leader Ines Schwerdtner said on Sunday at the far-left ...

Berlin Tennis Open evacuated in severe storm, final delayed

A severe thunderstorm with torrential rain has led to a venue evacuation at the Berlin Open women's tennis tournament and a delay of the final between Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova.

German farmers warn of liquidity crisis as prices fall and costs rise

Germany's farm sector risks a liquidity crunch as weak prices for agricultural products and rising input costs squeeze farmers' margins, the head of the country's farmers' association said ...

Little hope as three missing after swimming in Germany's Rhine River

Three people are missing after going swimming in the Rhine during hot weather in Germany, a police spokeswoman told dpa on Sunday.

Germany: 2006 vibes, the Undav dilemma and Schlotterbeck concern

Germany have started the World Cup with two victories for the first time in two decades and are confirmed as group winners. But coach Julian Nagelsmann still faces big decisions ahead of the next tasks - especially concerning super-sub Deniz Undav.

Ivory Coast coach accuses Germany of 'lack of fair play'

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé has said Germany lacked fair play in their World Cup match on Saturday.

German body sees major impact of solar energy on country's economy

The rapidly increasing use of solar energy is proving to be a huge boom for Germany's economy, according to the German Solar Association (BSW).