Daily Briefing 06.12.2025, 17:04 (CET)

Germany slams US over Europe claims in national security strategy

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has strongly rejected parts of a new US national security strategy which paint a bleak picture of freedom of expression in Europe.

Germany's Merz sets off for Jordan and Israel after talking to Abbas

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on his way to make inaugural visits to Israel and Jordan, following a phone call with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.

German court rules against passenger rights site in Ryanair dispute

The Flightright legal services company that  represents passenger compensation claims is not allowed to disparage Irish budget carrier Ryanair, a German court has ruled.

German Olympics body approve roadmap for decision on Olympics bid

The German Olympic body DOSB on Saturday approved the roadmap leading up to a decision on the German Olympics bid at the extraordinary general meeting on September 26, 2026.

Streaming services and broadcasters to invest in German film sector

Streaming services and broadcasters, both public and private, plan to invest a total of €15.5 billion ($18 billion) in Germany's film sector over the next five years, dpa has learnt from government sources.

Woman stabbed to death on the street in Germany's Ingolstadt

A woman has been fatally stabbed on the street in the southern German city of Ingolstadt, with her former male partner considered the main suspect, police reported on Saturday.

Germany aims to be among top 5 sporting nations in the world by 2035

Germany aims to be one of the top five sporting nations in the world by 2035, according to the German Olympics body DOSB.

German police report surge in defamation of politicians

Police in Germany are investigating a sudden swell of public insults, defamation and slander directed at the country's politicians, according to latest statistics.

Economists warn German pension reform may trigger tax hikes

Several economists have warned that the German government's newly approved pension package could lead to tax increases and slow the country's economy.

Eurowings advertising on carbon offsetting misleading, court rules

German airline Eurowings misled customers by claiming flights will become "CO2-neutral" through carbon offsetting, a court in Düsseldorf ruled on Friday.