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On 14 November 2026, Sylt Airport and the island fire brigades practised responding to several emergencies. According to the municipality, the airport remained closed to take-offs and landings for the whole day.

More than a thousand people attended the funeral service for Hubert Aiwanger in Munich on 14 November 2026. Minister-President Markus Söder paid tribute to his late coalition partner.

Sebastian Lechner will lead Lower Saxony’s CDU into the 2027 state election. The state committee nominated him unanimously.

Approval for an ice slide in Timmendorfer Strand was granted on 14 November 2026. Towns in Schleswig-Holstein are banking on new attractions during the winter months, when tourism is weak.

After a night-time search, Hamelin Police appealed to the public on 14 November 2026 for information about a missing 66-year-old woman. The woman has dementia, according to officers.

A thatched-roof house burned down in Schenefeld, in the Pinneberg district, on 14 November 2026. A resident got to safety before the fire brigade arrived.

A disruption to US air traffic control affected air travel in Germany too on 14 November 2026. Four services to the US were cancelled in Frankfurt.

A satellite analysis published on 14 November 2026 reveals major differences between Hamburg’s residential areas. The city has set a target for its entire administrative area, not for each neighbourhood.

CSU parliamentary group leader Alexander Hoffmann announced on 14 November 2026 that deductions for taking a pension early would increase. It is not yet clear when the change might take effect.

A church service and a state memorial ceremony for the late Bavarian Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger are planned at Munich’s Frauenkirche on 14 November 2026.

The German government’s climate protection report of 10 November 2026 highlights risks to Germany’s climate targets. The gaps are particularly large in transport and buildings.

A ridge of high pressure will determine the weather across large parts of Germany on 14 November 2026. Showers are possible on the coasts; on 15 November, new clouds and rain will move in from the west.

Fridays for Future demonstrated in Germany on 13 November 2026 for stronger climate action and international climate finance. Police reported around 3,800 participants in Berlin and Hamburg combined.

Radio station 1LIVE responded to criticism from KitschKrieg on 13 November 2026. The producer team is calling for more German-language music and plans to stay away from the 1LIVE Krone awards ceremony.

Following agreement on the 2027 budget, economic researchers expect further disputes over federal finances. The Bundestag has not yet passed the budget.

Several media outlets reported on 13 November 2026 that the federal government wanted to acquire shares in uranium enrichment company Urenco. The government did not confirm the plans.

Following the Left Party, the Social Democrats and Greens will also decide on the coalition agreement on 14 November. If they approve it, Manuela Schwesig is due to be re-elected Minister-President.

The European Musical Trail Festival begins in Leipzig on 14 November 2026. Concerts and guided tours explore the history of Jewish music and the places associated with it in the city.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed his goal of reducing electricity tax on 13 November 2026. The draft budget does not yet include the money for it.

On 13 November 2026, Hamburg District Court sentenced an influencer to one year and three months in prison for posing as an inspector and making secret recordings.

A pilot scheme for autonomous grocery deliveries began in Regenstauf on 13 November 2026. The robot travels between a supermarket and its developer.

On 13 November 2026, nominations from Lower Saxony’s parliamentary groups for the Federal Convention were available. The state parliament still has to appoint the 63 delegates.

Bavaria will bid farewell to Hubert Aiwanger in Munich on 14 November 2026 with a church service and a state funeral. People without an invitation are also expected to be able to attend.

On 13 November 2026, the Budget Committee provided for a larger loan to the Federal Employment Agency. The reason is the funding needed amid persistently high unemployment.

The failure, for the time being, to cut electricity tax for everyone has drawn criticism in Schleswig-Holstein. On 13 November 2026, state politicians called for relief to include households and smaller businesses.

A deadline set by the authorities for the partially demolished residential building in Hamburg-Altona expires on 13 November 2026. The former residents are demanding that it be rebuilt and have called for a rally.

Volkswagen has begun series production of the electric Tiguan at its Emden plant. The plant’s long-term future remains uncertain.

The topping-out ceremony for the City Nord station was held in Hamburg on 13 November 2026. The first section of the U5 is due to carry passengers from the end of 2029.

The Schleswig-Holstein state parliament discussed the possible VAT implications for volunteer-run fêtes on 13 November 2026. The FDP called for exemptions and guidance for local authorities and fire brigades.

The Federal Police are checking stations and trains in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on 13 and 14 November 2026. The operation is aimed at tackling violent crime.

Deutsche Bahn announced on 13 November 2026 that it would provide a better connection for passengers travelling from Wolfsburg. From the timetable change in December, the journey to Berlin is expected to be half an hour shorter.

During searches in Todesfelde and Hamburg, investigators found around 14 tonnes of pyrotechnics on 11 November 2026. The main suspect was remanded in custody the following day.

On 13 November 2026, the University of Hamburg warned of the effects of the global Microsoft outage: automatic link checking was also affected.

On 13 November 2026, the German government announced a meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the Emir of Qatar. Economic issues and the situation in the Middle East are also expected to be discussed.

On 13 November 2026, the Bundestag’s Budget Committee earmarked around €2.58 billion for culture and the media in 2027. The allocation for cultural investment has risen particularly sharply; the budget has yet to be finally approved.

On 13 November 2026, the Federal Government announced that the Cabinet had approved a decision on parental allowance and maternity protection. The new rules are intended to encourage parents to share childcare more equally.

On 12 November 2026, Asklepios Harzkliniken announced that it would close its obstetrics and gynaecology department in Goslar. Pregnant women will consequently have to travel further to reach a maternity hospital.

Police in Rotenburg warned on 12 November 2026 about buyers of gold and fur coats who promise high prices and put sellers under pressure.

On 13 November 2026, the Federal Statistical Office reported more corporate insolvencies in August. The transport and storage sector was particularly affected.

After sleet and hail, police reported several accidents on motorways in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony on 13 November 2026. One driver was seriously injured.

Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer paid tribute to singer-songwriter Wolf Biermann on 13 November 2026. Biermann turns 90 two days later.

The trial of two fishermen is due to begin in Bergen auf Rügen on 13 November 2026. They are alleged to have knowingly accepted the risk of grey seals dying in a fishing trap.

Fridays for Future has called for a nationwide climate strike on 13 November 2026. Demonstrations have also been announced in Lower Saxony. The movement is calling for more international climate finance.

On 13 November 2026, the Federal Statistical Office reported more start-ups of economically significant businesses. Complete closures of these businesses fell at the same time.

The Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved the draft federal budget for 2027 on 13 November 2026. It provides for spending of €560.92 billion and higher borrowing than originally planned.

Klimafarm in Schleswig-Holstein can harvest plants on rewetted land. But according to a report dated 13 November 2026, reliable markets are still lacking for commercial use.

Following a fire in Wismar, police reported two deaths and 14 injuries on 13 November 2026. The cause was initially unclear.

The bakers’ association welcomed longer working hours on Sundays on 12 November 2026. However, it considers a planned restriction on production impractical.

Theatre Meißen marks its 175th birthday on 13 November 2026 with an anniversary variety show. Further events and an exhibition link the theatre’s history with its current programme.

The Debtors’ Atlas published on 12 November 2026 also reports a rise in the over-indebtedness rate in Saxony. Diakonie is calling for more funding for advice services.