Daily Briefing 24.01.2026, 20:27 (CET)

Bayern stunned at home by Augsburg as Dortmund trim gap

Leaders Bayern Munich lost for the first time in the Bundesliga this season after Augsburg came from behind to secure a famous 2-1 win at their big Bavarian neighbours on Saturday.

Wadephul: European Parliament Mercosur vote a major political mistake

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized the European Parliament's move to seek a legal review of the EU's Mercosur trade agreement as a "very serious political mistake."

German youth organizations call for ban on deportations to Syria

German youth organizations are calling on the government to do more for the Kurds in northern Syria after weeks of intense fighting.

Bundesbank head condemns action against US Federal Reserve chairman

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has condemned the US government's action against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Frankfurt is a 'super sexy' job opportunity, says sport chief

Board member for sport Markus Krösche regards Eintracht Frankfurt as a highly attractive destination as they Bundesliga side search for a new coach.

German police shoot 17 people dead in 2025 as union demands Tasers

German police shot dead 17 people in 2025, well above the long-term average, leading to calls for officers to be equipped with of Tasers instead of firearms.

Hamburg coach Polzin understands Vuskovic anger over fans after derby

SV Hamburg coach Merlin Polzin has defended his young defender Luka Vuskovic who was upset about St Pauli fans after their 0-0 Bundesliga derby draw on Friday night.

Germany's Merz rejects Trump's Board of Peace - in its current form

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected the idea of joining US President Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace in its current form but has shown himself generally open to new dialogue formats with the United States.

German state premier: US and Chinese tech giants should pay a levy

The premier of the western German state of Rhineland-Palatinate said that major technology companies from the United States and China should be required to pay more, arguing that such a move is necessary to help protect Germany's media landscape.

Teenager dies from electric shock at Berlin underground station

A teenager suffered a fatal electric shock in a Berlin underground station after trying to retrieve his e-cigarette from the train track.