Daily Briefing 15.12.2025, 16:51 (CET)

German minister says Ukraine peace talks at very 'serious' stage

Ukraine peace talks, set to continue in Berlin, "have never been as serious as they are now," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told radio station Deutschlandfunk.

German bank customers warm to AI advice, study shows

German bank customers are increasingly willing to interact with their lenders digitally and to receive advice from artificial intelligence-based tools, a study by consultancy Oliver Wyman s...

German car manufacturers report lowest quarterly profit since 2009

German car manufacturers faced pressure not seen since the financial crisis in the quarter from July to September.

Germany condemns verdict against Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai

The German government has condemned the verdict of a Hong Kong court against pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai as "very worrying".

German industry urges Berlin to 'decisively' back EU–Mercosur deal

Germany's government should firmly support the conclusion of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) said on Monday.

Bayern keeper Neuer out for rest of year with hamstring tear

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is out until next year after a right hamstring tear, the Bundesliga leaders said a day after the 2-2 draw against Mainz on Sunday.

German farmers protest low butter, milk prices with tractor rallies

Farmers in Germany staged tractor protests on Monday against low milk and butter prices set by discount retailers, accusing supermarkets of driving prices down to unsustainable levels.

Far-right AfD member charged over Hitler salute in German parliament

Berlin prosecutors have charged far-right parliamentarian Matthias Moosdorf after he allegedly gave the Hitler salute in the Bundestag, clicking his heels together as he did so.

Germany coach Wück hopes row over women's Bundesliga resolved quickly

Germany women's coach Christian Wück is optimistic that a joint solution will be found in the dispute between the 14 women’s Bundesliga clubs and the German Football Federation (DFB).

Kane rescues Bayern in Mainz draw, Dortmund held, Stuttgart win

Harry Kane converted a late penalty as runaway leaders Bayern Munich salvaged a 2-2 draw against bottom club Mainz to maintain their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga season on Sunday.