Daily Briefing 02.01.2026, 16:23 (CET)

Study finds Indian workers have the highest average wages in Germany

Indian employees earn the most money in Germany, according to a study published on Friday.

Female board representation dips at Germany's largest firms

Gender equality slipped back last year in the executive suites of Germany's 90 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, according to a new study.

Germans say punctuality is on decline even though Gen Z still on time

Most Germans believe that being punctual is no longer as common as it used to be, even though an overwhelming 80% of young people still say they are always on time.

German police urge fireworks ban as child loses thumb over New Year

The Berlin police union GdP on Friday issued another call for politicians to ban the use of private fireworks on New Year's Eve, after celebrations in the country were once again marred by ...

German employment numbers failed to rise in 2025

The number of employed people in Germany failed to rise last year for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic, official figures showed on Friday.

German defence minister urges troops to make expansion a success

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has called on the existing members of the armed forces to show their support for efforts to increase the size of the Bundeswehr.

Bavaria's conservative CSU seeks faster returns of Syrians

Bavaria's conservative Christian Social Union (CSU), which is in alliance with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at the national level, wants to further tighten m...

Germany calls for 'far-reaching' reform to UN Security Council

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for "far-reaching reforms" of the United Nations' most powerful body, the UN Security Council (UNSC), citing frequent blockages in the cha...

German private wealth estimated at over €10 trillion

Germans held just over €10 trillion ($11.7 trillion) in their private financial assets in 2025, according to a bank study.

Attacks on police and arrests in Germany as nation rings in 2026

Germany's celebration of the turn of the year was largely peaceful compared to previous years, although there were isolated deaths, injuries and revellers in some places threw fireworks at ...