Daily Briefing 11.07.2025, 15:49 (CEST)

Survey shows fewer in Germany interested in sustainable investing
Investing in sustainability, once touted as an attractive financial option for the climate-minded investor, is like many climate initiatives losing ground.
The interest in sustain...

Report: Number of conscientious objectors in Germany rises
As the political discussion over whether to reactivate the draft in Germany heats up, a growing number of people are applying for conscientious objector status, the RND media group reported...
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US carmaker Ford agrees deal with unions to cut jobs at German plants
US carmaker Ford has agreed a deal with trade union representatives at its plant in Germany to avert a dispute over planned job cuts.
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German upper house backs corporate tax cuts to boost sluggish economy
Germany's upper house of parliament on Friday approved multibillion-euro tax breaks to support companies and boost investment.
Read TextGermany and Sweden renew long women's rivalry at the Euros
Germany and Sweden cross swords for the 16th time at a major women's football tournament on Saturday, and the Germans hope to continue their good record at these events.
Read TextGerman backpacker found alive in Western Australia after two weeks
A 26-year-old German backpacker who went missing in Australia almost two weeks ago has been found alive in a remote area in the west of the country, Australian police said on Friday.
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Ugly coalition quarrel forces delay to election of top German judges
A confirmation vote for judges to Germany's top court has been postponed in the German parliament after a major dispute erupted within Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government on Fr...
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A search has been conducted at the residence of a female employee of the Turkish Consulate General in Hürth near the western German city of Cologne on the orders of the Federal Prosecutor's...
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German parliament marks 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
The German parliament on Friday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide during the Bosnian War.
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Wave of insolvencies of German companies continues
In June, 2.4% more regular insolvencies were filed at Germany's district courts than a year earlier, the Federal Statistical Office, or Destatis, reported on Friday based on preliminary dat...
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