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...

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.

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.

Germany 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.

German 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.

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...

Search conducted at German residence of Turkish consulate employee

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...

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.

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...