German services are under fire for alleged obstruction by the BND (Federal Intelligence Service) that reportedly prevented a stricter judicial process against a man accused of a vehicle and stabbing attack in Berlin in July.

Polish police apprehended a 39-year-old man driving despite two court bans, who attempted to flee and dragged an officer. Subsequently, his 30-year-old friend, who arrived to collect the vehicle, was found to be wanted by German services.

The German services sector experienced an easing of its downturn in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicating an uptick in demand.

Germany's service sector experienced its slowest growth in six months in March, as demand weakened due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent survey.