Daily Briefing 24.11.2025, 16:30 (CET)

Study: Germany tops European neighbours in social spending

Germany spends more on social security than its European neighbours, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) released on Monday.

Merz: No breakthrough likely this week on US peace deal for Ukraine

No breakthrough is likely this week on a peace deal for Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday after consultations with European Union leaders.

German minister pushes for fewer EU tech rules after US talks

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche called for fewer European Union digital rules and greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Germany after a meeting with US government represen...

Merz favours two permanent African seats on UN Security Council

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said he supports demands for two permanent African seats on the UN Security Council.

German firms have 'little faith' in recovery as business index falls

Sentiment among German companies has deteriorated unexpectedly, the Munich-based ifo Institute said on Monday.

Germany's Thyssenkrupp launches sale of automation engineering unit

German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp is starting the process of selling its automation engineering business unit to Munich-based Agile Robots.

Majority of Berlin residents against Olympics bid

The majority of residents in Berlin don't want the city to bid to host an Olympics Game, according to a survey published on Monday.

Woman rescued from Munich tower via zip-line in dramatic operation

Emergency services in Munich rescued an injured woman from a church tower in a dramatic abseiling operation, the southern German city's fire brigade said on Monday.

Germany's Merz to make inaugural visit to Israel by end of year

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is to visit Israel before the end of the year, a government spokesman told dpa on Monday.

German actor and Hollywood veteran Udo Kier dies at 81

German actor and Hollywood veteran Udo Kier has died at the age of 81 in Palm Springs, his management confirmed to dpa on Monday.