Daily Briefing 03.12.2025, 15:37 (CET)

German study on global costs of climate change retracted by Nature

A landmark 2024 study on the global economic costs of climate change was retracted from the Nature journal on Wednesday after criticism of incorrect data.

German neo-Nazi tells court she is 'ashamed' of her crimes

Convicted German far-right terrorist Beate Zschäpe showed remorse for her crimes on Wednesday, during the trial of an alleged confidante.

Germany moves to ratify UN treaty for protected zones on high seas

Germany plans to ratify a UN treaty that allows the creation of protected areas on the high seas.

German electric vehicle sales surge 58.5% year-on-year in November

German registrations of new electric vehicles surged 58.5% year-on-year in November, official figures showed on Wednesday.

German ministers won't discuss personalized football tickets

Several potential security measures in German football stadiums are off the table at the autumn conference of ministers of the interior in Bremen.

Spanish victim of Berlin Holocaust Memorial knife attack testifies

A Spanish tourist who was left with life-threatening injuries in a knife attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial earlier this year testified in court on Wednesday.

Berlin, London forging close ties after Brexit, says German president

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier believes Berlin and London are on the path to closer ties after the difficult Brexit years.

Two suspected Islamic State members detained in Germany

Two suspected members of the Islamic State terrorist militia have been arrested in western Germany, authorities said on Wednesday.

Nagelsmann: Anticipation growing for World Cup ahead of group draw

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said that he can feel "the anticipation is growing" for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the group stage draw on Friday.

Sentiment in German automotive industry plunges in November

Sentiment in the German automotive industry dropped sharply in November, a leading economic institute said on Wednesday.