Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount

· DW

Inflation has started to track back up as the Iran war stymied hopes that it had finally been tamped down. In eastern Germany, the far-right AfD is meeting to talk about its social policy plans. DW has the latest.

  • Inflation in Germany climbs by 2.7% as the Iran war ramps up costs for business and consumers
  • Energy prices rise significantly, although gas and electricity costs fall
  • Vice Chancellor Klingbeil plans to host an energy summit despite Hormuz easing
  • Hundreds of flights are cancelled as Lufthansa cabin crew stage a walkout
  • The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a day of closed party debate on social priorities
  • Police in Munich probe suspected antisemitic attack on restaurant

Here's a roundup of the latest from Germany on Friday, April 10, 2026: