Daily Briefing 02.12.2025, 16:11 (CET)

German industry lobby sees 'structural decline' for sector

Germany's industrial sector is facing a dramatic low point at the end of 2025, the head of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) told dpa, warning that the government in Berlin is not a...

German government wants to broaden defence production

The German government is pushing for more industrial companies to get involved in defence production.

Thousands of rounds stolen from shipment for German military

Unknown perpetrators have stolen large amounts of ammunition destined for Germany's armed forces from a vehicle operated by a civilian transport company, the Defence Ministry confirmed.

German drone maker Helsing to work with car parts supplier Schaeffler

German drone startup Helsing is to collaborate with automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler.

Germany's Wadephul doubtful that Putin is ready to talk peace

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of repeatedly making up "excuses" to avoid entering peace talks with Ukraine, expressing scepticism that...

Business leader: AfD would cause German economy 'lasting damage'

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) would cause "lasting damage" to the country's economy if it takes power, a top business leader said on Tuesday.

Cologne to be leading city in Rhine-Ruhr region's Olympics bid

Cologne will be the leading city in the Rhine-Ruhr region's bid to host the Olympics in Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia state premier Hendrik Wüst said.

Kompany wants Bayern to return to Berlin after Cup clash at Union

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said that he wants to reach the German Cup final and return to Berlin after their trip to the German capital to face Union Berlin on Wednesday.

Media giant RTL Germany cutting 600 jobs amid weak market

Media giant RTL Germany is cutting around 600 jobs as part of a restructuring programme amid tough economic conditions, RTL Deutschland chief executive Stephan Schmitter told dpa.

Holocaust artefacts now in Israel after auction cancelled

Several Holocaust artefacts whose planned auction in Germany recently sparked outrage have now arrived in Israel, according to Israeli media reports.