Daily Briefing 13.06.2026, 16:56 (CEST)

German conservatives launch manifesto for state vote with AfD in front

Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has published its manifesto ahead of a crucial state election in the east of the country in September as it faces a strong challenge ...

Germany's Baumann given top marks for accepting Neuer return

Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has been praised by the German Football Federation (DFB) for his reaction to being downgraded from starter to back-up at the World Cup.

Art exhibition opens at presidential palace in Berlin

Visitors can spend the next two weeks exploring the rooms of Bellevue Palace, the official residence of Germany's president in Berlin ahead of a major refurbishment of the building.

Rheinmetall boss concerned about future of Franco-German project

German defence contractor Rheinmetall has warned that the future of a Franco-German tank project could be at risk amid concerns over potential French budget cuts.

Protecting films made in East Germany while time permits

The film studio of former East Germany was founded 80 years ago. Today, many films remain undigitized, and time is running out to preserve this historic collection.

Porsche boss rules out electric 911 model

Porsche chief executive Michael Leiters has made a decision that will warm the hearts of petrol-heads the world over. The German manufacturer has ruled out making a fully electric version o...

New museum quarter opens at Berlin's main train station

A new museum quarter has opened in the area around Berlin's Central Railway Station, or Hauptbahnhof.

Chicago Fire pursuing signing of Germany midfielder Goretzka

US club Chicago Fire are pursuing the signing of Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, the news portal The Athletic said on Friday.

Germany rejects 'unaffordable' EU long-term budget plan

Berlin rejected a proposed compromise on the European Union's next long-term budget as "utterly disappointing," sources told dpa on Friday, upping the ante for what is expected to be protra...

Inflation confirmed at 2.6% as fuel tax cut limits price hikes

Germany's inflation rate slowed to 2.6% in May as a fuel tax cut helped to limit the rise in consumer prices caused by the war in Iran.