Daily Briefing 24.09.2026, 16:47 (CEST)

Germany's Wadephul warns of escalating Russian aggression in Europe

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday warned of Russia's escalating aggression against Europe.

German property prices rise at slower pace in second quarter

House and flat prices in Germany continue to rise, the Federal Statistical Office said on the basis of provisional figures released on Thursday.

German banks prove resilient in stress tests - with some exceptions

The majority of banks and savings banks in Germany would survive a severe global economic downturn, according to the results of a joint stress test by financial regulator BaFin and the Germ...

Berlin quits Germany's Olympic race as Munich and Cologne await vote

Berlin has withdrawn from the race to be Germany's bidder to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the city's mayor said on Thursday.

German far-left activist Lina E freed again after refusing to testify

A German woman convicted of attacks on far-right activists is to be released from detention following a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court. 

Jewish Berliners defend The Left over 'cynical' anti-Semitism debate

A group of 150 Jewish Berliners on Thursday defended The Left party against accusations of anti-Semitism, calling the charges a "cynical political weaponization" in the wake of the party's ...

First female coach in German men's pro leagues leaves Ingolstadt

Sabrina Wittmann, the first woman to be a head coach in Germany's men's professional leagues, has left Ingolstadt after a disappointing start to the third-tier season.

Löw: New Germany coach Klopp needs 'necessary time and space'

Former Germany coach Joachim Löw believes Jürgen Klopp can enjoy a successful spell with the national team but has urged patience from fans.

Berlin on Putin G20 invite: Russia relations not back to normal

The German government has "taken note" of the US invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December, a spokesman said on Thursday as Berlin insiste...

Germany and France at odds over 'made in Europe' rule

France and Germany continue to be at odds over controversial plans for a "made in Europe" rule to boost critical industries with public money and over how countries outside the bloc should ...