Germany's energy use rose 2.3% in the first half of 2025, industry statistics group AGEB said on Tuesday, citing cooler weather and a small uptick in economic performance as drivers.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz said the trade deal struck by the EU with the US will hurt America and cause “considerable damage” to the Eurozone’s largest economy, as he battled criticism from business and political opponents.

Leaders from Europe's two largest economies have led a chorus of gloomy reactions to the trade deal struck between EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he was not satisfied with the result of trade talks with the United States, but "more simply wasn't achievable" and added the German economy would suffer "significant" damage due to the agreed tariffs.

Whey product imports totaled 89.9 million pounds, down 26.6%, “Amidst a tense trade war with the U.S.,” says HGD. “Whey imports dropped to the lowest monthly volume on a 30-day adjusted basis since Feb. 2024 and the smallest June volume since 2019.”

Supporters of the Alternative for Germany say they might quit voting if the party is outlawed. Some opponents are against such a move, too.

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany plans to cut energy costs for consumers and businesses by 42 billion euros ($48.69 billion) between 2026 and 2029 by drawing on its Climate and Transformation Fund, a draft of the 2026 federal budget obtained by Reuters showed.

Mathieu Grujicic again put up big scoring numbers, but Germany faltered late and closed the 2025 U18 EuroBasket group stage with a loss to Bulgaria.

The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has adopted a code of conduct for its members, without changing its positions on immigration and other issues.

The German security cabinet convened for more than two hours on Monday to discuss the situation, Merz told a news conference in Berlin. While it welcomed Israel's announcement of a halt in military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza as an "important first step", it agreed more must follow.