Daily Briefing 02.09.2026, 14:02 (CEST)

German Cabinet approves €10 billion income tax relief plan

The Finance Minister is bringing a key proposal to the Cabinet—albeit, of necessity, from afar: relief measures are set to be introduced soon, particularly for lower incomes. Can this lift the general mood?

Germany rejects Putin's claims that drone evidence was 'fabricated'

Russia's president accuses the German government of fabricating evidence for electoral reasons in connection with the explosive-laden drone in Leipzig. The German foreign minister is receiving a great deal of solidarity from across Europe.

Police probe door opening on German train travelling at 200 km/h

An ICE train door opened while traveling at 200 km/h—an incident that should not happen. According to Deutsche Bahn, it was not a technical malfunction. The Federal Police have launched an investigation.

Zverev just wants to go to sleep after late-night marathon at US Open

German tennis star Alexander Zverev admitted he only wanted to go to bed and sleep after a late-night marathon against Italian Lorenzo Sonego at the US Open on Tuesday evening.

EU approves billions in German state aid for gas-fired power plants

Numerous new gas-fired power plants are set to be built in Germany. The Federal Republic is expected to invest substantial funds in this endeavor.

German Navy successfully tests Israeli Lora missile system

Deterring Russia: Amidst new tensions, the Navy is testing an Israeli missile system in the North Atlantic. The Navy chief speaks of a new chapter in defense readiness.

Two injured in explosion near central station in Germany's Augsburg

Train services faced closures and disruptions lasting hours following an explosion. A suspected bomb at Augsburg's main station in southern Germany turned out to be a false alarm, yet many questions remain.

Police suspect criminal act in substation disruption near Cologne

Following a short circuit at a substation near Cologne, police are investigating suspected sabotage. Two possible lines of inquiry are the focus: state actors and left-wing extremism.

Reports: Germany holds Russia responsible for attempted drone attack

The German government believes Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month, German media reported, amid growing expectations that Berlin is preparing to formal...

German part-time jobs at new high as industry loses full-time posts

The number of part-time workers in Germany reached a record high in the second quarter, according to a research.