Daily Briefing 15.11.2025, 16:25 (CET)

Bavarian premier Söder wants mini nuclear power plants in Germany

The premier of the southern German state of Bavaria is calling for a comprehensive change of course in Germany's energy policy – including the construction of new nuclear power plants.

Eastern German premier wants Russian energy after Ukraine war ends

The premier of the eastern German state of Saxony is calling for energy to be sourced from Russia again after the end of the war in Ukraine.

German parliamentary police issue warning over suspect USB sticks

The police force of Germany's lower house of parliament, or Bundestag, have warned several parliamentary groups about suspicious USB sticks that were sent to lawmakers' offices by post.

Vodafone warns German customers of scam calls in run-up to Christmas

To prevent mobile phone users in Germany from falling victim to fraudsters, the mobile network operator Vodafone has issued warnings on a large scale.

German chancellor insists he won't cooperate with far-right AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reiterated that his party will not cooperate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

WWII bomb defused in Nuremberg after evacuation of 21,000 people

A World War II aerial bomb found in the southern German city of Nuremberg was successfully defused, the city announced early on Saturday.

Vettel: All three F1 title contenders would deserve championship

Former Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel thinks Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen would all be worthy winners of the driver's title this season.

Germany's Baerbock and Schneider expected at COP30 in Brazil

Former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock and incumbent Environment Minister Carsten Schneider are expected at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil over the weekend.

Jewish Museum in Berlin awards Prize for Understanding and Tolerance

The Jewish Museum in Berlin is honouring the former US ambassador to Germany, Amy Gutmann, and Israeli physicist Daniel Zajfman with the Prize for Understanding and Tolerance.

Cologne's main train station closed for construction work for 10 days

No long-distance or regional trains will run at one of Germany's most important stations for 10 days after the rail operator started construction work for a new signal box at Cologne Central Station on Friday.