Daily Briefing 14.07.2026, 16:57 (CEST)

German foreign minister highlights Russian threat to Arctic security

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Tuesday for stronger deterrence and defence efforts on NATO's northern flank in view of increasing hybrid threats from Russia. 

German lawmakers urge Israel to ensure humane treatment of Gaza medics

Nearly 50 lawmakers from Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) and opposition Green and The Left parties have urged Israel to ensure humane treatment of Palestinian doctors from Gaza held...

Germany marks fifth anniversary of flood disaster that killed over 180

Ceremonies are taking place in western Germany on Tuesday to mark five years since a flood disaster left over 180 people dead in the Ahr valley. 

EU backs German investment of €659 million in semiconductor plants

The European Commission on Tuesday gave approval for Germany to provide €659 million ($750 million) in state aid to support the establishment of four semiconductor facilities.

German jobs office: Migrants, including refugees, stabilizing market

Migrants, including asylum-seekers, have made a critical contribution to providing skills to the German labour market over the past decade, Germany's Federal Employment Agency (BA) said on ...

China exports to Germany accelerate as imports lag behind

The value of Chinese exports to Germany continued to rise sharply in June, while imports from Europe's largest economy grew only slightly, data from China's customs authority showed on Tues...

German solar expansion picks up as Iran war, subsidy cuts drive demand

Germany's solar power expansion accelerated in the first half of the year, driven by the Iran war and plans by the government to cut subsidies, the German Solar Association said.

Deaths in Germany surged during late June heatwave

The number of people who died in Germany at the end of June - when a record-breaking heatwave hit much of Europe - was almost a third above the average figure for the same period over the p...

German applications for military service refusal rise

The number of applications for conscientious objection to military service in Germany has risen sharply, with nearly 5,900 requests submitted in the first half of this year, data from the F...

New Leverkusen coach Martínez to raise 'level' as pre-season begins

New Bayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez said he already felt a "connection" to the squad after pre-season training started on Tuesday.