Latest news in Germany? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
Economy & Business
- German corporate insolvencies reached a 13-year high in the first half of 2026, according to official figures released on September 11. Local courts logged 12,812 business insolvency filingsa 6.7% rise year-on-yearwith transportation and logistics among the hardest-hit sectors, even as broader indicators point to a gradual economic recovery. Global Banking & Finance Review
- The political fallout from the September 6 Saxony-Anhalt state election continues to dominate federal discussions in Berlin. Chancellor Friedrich Merz sharply challenged the Alternative for Germany (AfD) following their 43.8% showing, strongly rejecting coalition overtures and maintaining the mainstream party “firewall” against far-right cooperation. The Guardian
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concluded high-level talks in Berlin with German leadership, reaffirming NATO solidarity following recent hybrid threats and praising Germany’s permanent brigade deployment in Lithuania alongside its expanding European defense role. NATO
- Deutsche Bahn continues the initial rollout of its nationwide alcohol ban across train stations, which took effect at major hubs like Berlin Hauptbahnhof earlier this month ahead of full implementation across all 5,400 stations by mid-October. Newsworm