Daily Briefing 11.07.2025, 16:57 (CEST)

German parliament marks 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

The German parliament on Friday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide during the Bosnian War.

Search conducted at German residence of Turkish consulate employee

A search has been conducted at the residence of a female employee of the Turkish Consulate General in Hürth near the western German city of Cologne on the orders of the Federal Prosecutor's...

Wave of insolvencies of German companies continues

In June, 2.4% more regular insolvencies were filed at Germany's district courts than a year earlier, the Federal Statistical Office, or Destatis, reported on Friday based on preliminary dat...

Germany's Merz to visit London next week to sign treaty of friendship

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is to make his inaugural visit to London on Thursday, with a German-British treaty of friendship expected to be signed.

German upper house backs corporate tax cuts to boost sluggish economy

Germany's upper house of parliament on Friday approved multibillion-euro tax breaks to support companies and boost investment.

US carmaker Ford agrees deal with unions to cut jobs at German plants

US carmaker Ford has agreed a deal with trade union representatives at its plant in Germany to avert a dispute over planned job cuts.

German wine exporters hope for moderate US tariffs

German winemakers are anxiously awaiting a decision on tariffs from the United States and are predicting major negative consequences for the international wine markets if the trade barriers...

Survey shows fewer in Germany interested in sustainable investing

Investing in sustainability, once touted as an attractive financial option for the climate-minded investor, is like many climate initiatives losing ground.

The interest in sustain...

Germany and Sweden renew long women's rivalry at the Euros

Germany and Sweden cross swords for the 16th time at a major women's football tournament on Saturday, and the Germans hope to continue their good record at these events.

Report: Number of conscientious objectors in Germany rises

As the political discussion over whether to reactivate the draft in Germany heats up, a growing number of people are applying for conscientious objector status, the RND media group reported...