- Jul 6
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner resigns as CDU lead candidate after contradictory claims about call with Chancellor Merz
Kai Wegner withdrew his candidacy for the September 20 Abgeordnetenhaus election, the latest twist in a months-long scandal over his crisis management during January's Berlin power outage.
- Jul 2
Bundesliga 2026/27 fixtures: Bayern Munich open against Stuttgart as Klassiker set for matchday 8
The DFL has published the full fixture list for the 64th Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich host VfB Stuttgart on 28 August, while the first Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for late October.
- May 25
Paderborn Stuns Wolfsburg with Extra-Time Winner, Wins Promotion to Bundesliga
Paderborn overcame an early deficit and a dramatic red card to defeat Wolfsburg 2–1 in the relegation playoff second leg, earning a return to the German top flight. Wolfsburg, ever‑present in the Bundesliga since 1997, will play in the second division next season for the first time in its history.
