2.5 Million Accidents in 2025 & World Cup Exit for Germany
Germany recorded around 2.5 million traffic accidents in 2025, while the national team was eliminated early from the World Cup. In the economy, there are signs of slight industrial growth, and Nintendo is planning a special store for fans. Additionally, grid operator TenneT is investing billions in the power infrastructure.
The risk of road traffic accidents remains high. In 2025, a total of approximately 2.5 million traffic accidents were registered in Germany. In December alone, the number of injured persons rose by three percent to around 25,300, according to current statistics.
In terms of sports, the World Cup ended in disappointment for the German national team. The team, which included goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, lost to Paraguay 4-5 on penalties in the round of 16. The match had been a draw after regular time and extra time.
For video game fans, there will soon be a new destination in Germany. Nintendo has announced the opening of a "pop-up store" (a temporary retail shop). Fan merchandise for well-known brands such as Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong, and Animal Crossing will be sold there.
Meanwhile, the situation in German industry is stabilizing slightly. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)—an indicator of economic activity—was revised upwards to 50.3 points for June 2026. A value above 50 indicates slight growth in factory production.
To advance the expansion of the power grid, operator TenneT Germany has issued green bonds (fixed-income securities for environmental projects) worth 3.5 billion euros on the capital market for the first time. In Hamburg, the program for the logistics congress "LogiNext Germany 2026" is also being expanded to reflect new topics in the port industry and logistics.
Further news, such as Isa Pulver's victory in the "Race Across Germany" cycling race, the creditworthiness of Norafin, or transfer rumors surrounding goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, can be found in the news section of the app.