The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Germany’s far-right AfD invited to join Munich Security Conference 2026

Move comes after party’s exclusion for last two years was lambasted by JD Vance at this year’s event

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

Mobile stroke units ‘could cut emergency admissions in Scotland by 86%’ – study

A research team from Scotland, England and Germany analysed data comparing outcomes for patients when an MSU responded to a 999 call.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Starting the year with a bang: Germany's New Year's fireworks and tradition turning to trauma

Many Germans still love setting off their home-made fireworks on New Year's Eve but opposition to the practice is growing. Experts are now calling for a cultural shift as the fireworks debate reaches explosion point.

Euronews · Dec 29, 2025

New race to the moon: could a German be first this time?

Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin.

Euronews · Dec 28, 2025

Berlin and London intensify military cooperation with purchase of artillery weapons worth over €60m

Germany and the United Kingdom are purchasing modern, mobile artillery for around 61 million euros. The deal is part of an intensified military cooperation—including plans for a joint long-range weapon.

Euronews · Dec 28, 2025

‘Times have changed’: Germany’s military seeks recruits as it confronts new era

As young men face new rules forcing them to indicate their readiness to serve, the Bundeswehr drums up support at a trade show

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025

Arne Slot: ‘Special’ Florian Wirtz has to build on breakthrough Liverpool goal

A week after recording his first Premier League assist, the Germany international followed up by scoring 89 seconds after Ryan Gravenberch’s opener.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Florian Wirtz nets first goal for Liverpool in nervy win over bottom side Wolves

A week after registering his first league assist, the Germany international pulled the strings for a third-successive league victory.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025

Claims emerge Adolf Hitler had secret British lovechild with English aristocrat

Unity Mitford shot herself in the head when war broke out but survived and returned to Britain amid pregnancy rumours

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2025

Made in Germany? Why the Bundeswehr doesn't buy all its weapons at home

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is investing billions in European and international systems, from Czech pistols to US fighter jets. Why are those weapons not being purchased from German manufacturers?

Euronews · Dec 25, 2025