Daily Briefing 04.03.2026, 16:34 (CET)

Sánchez says 'no to war' as EU backs Spain over Trump's trade threats

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday doubled down on his opposition to the escalating attacks in the Middle East, declaring "no to war" in a televised address.

Tuttle to remain as Berlinale director with new code of conduct

Tricia Tuttle is to remain as director of the Berlinale film festival after agreeing to plans for an advisory council and a code of conduct, Germany's minister of state for culture said on ...

EU Commission hopes to boost industrial demand with "Made in EU" rule

The European Commission aims to increase demand for critical industries by requiring capitals to spend more public money on products made in the European Union or in partner countries.

First German trial over Panama Papers opens in Cologne

The first trial in Germany linked to the 2016 publication of the Panama Papers began in Cologne on Wednesday.

Berlin: Hungary must end 'unacceptable blockade' of EU funds for Kiev

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday called on Hungary to stop blocking new EU loans worth billions for Ukraine to assist its defence against Russia.

No risk of oil and gas shortages in Germany, economy minister says

Germany's oil and gas supplies are not at risk despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said on Wednesday.

First German evacuation flight to land in Frankfurt on Thursday

The first evacuation flight commissioned by the German government to repatriate stranded nationals in the Middle East is due to land in Frankfurt early on Thursday.

Diesel passes €2 per litre in Germany due to war in Iran

The price of diesel in Germany has climbed to more than €2 ($2.32) per litre as a result of the war in Iran, the ADAC automobile association said on Wednesday.

Trump praises Germany's stance on Iran war during White House meeting

US President Donald Trump praised Germany's stance on the Iran war during talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying Berlin had behaved "great" and stressing that Washington was not seeki...

Germany's skilled trades face 200,000 worker shortfall

Germany's skilled trades sector faces a shortage of an estimated 200,000 workers, according to the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH).