Daily Briefing 03.03.2026, 13:37 (CET)

Women are main earners in just 10% of heterosexual German households

Women are the main earners in just 10% of heterosexual households in Germany, survey data showed.

Sharp fall in Syrian asylum applications drives EU-wide drop in 2025

The number of asylum applications in the European Union, as well as in Norway and Switzerland, fell sharply again last year, data showed.

German para-athletes appeal for more funding for Paralympic sports

Shortly before the start of the Milan/Cortina Winter Paralympics, nearly 200 German para-athletes appealed to the federal government to increase funding for elite Paralympic sports in the 2...

Part-time employment reaches record high of 39.9% in Germany

Germany's part-time employment rate reached a record peak in 2025, official figures showed.

New convertible registrations in Germany continue to decline

Sales of convertibles in Germany continue to decline, with just 33,924 new registrations in 2025, down 17% from the year before, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Berlin to evacuate German children, pregnant women from Middle East

The German government is preparing to evacuate vulnerable nationals stranded due to the conflict in the Middle East, including children, sick people and pregnant women, Foreign Minister Joh...

Germany will not join US-Israel attack on Iran, says foreign minister

Germany will not participate in US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday, as the conflict in the Middle East continued to spread.

Germany's Merz to travel to Washington for talks with Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on Monday ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump scheduled for Tuesday.

Nagelsmann: Goretzka with 'good chances' to play at World Cup

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said that Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has "good chances" to be part of the World Cup squad despite his reserve player status at his club.

Over 500 German troops in Middle East, Defence Ministry confirms

More than 500 German troops are stationed in the Middle East, the Defence Ministry said on Monday, amid a regional escalation following US-Israeli attacks on Iran.