Overview
- Kate and Gerry McCann posted a New Year update saying the search for their daughter is ongoing and expressing hope for a breakthrough in 2026.
- The Metropolitan Police continue to treat Madeleine as a missing person and say they have no evidence she is dead.
- German national Christian Brueckner was named the prime suspect in 2020, has not been charged in relation to Madeleine, and he denies involvement.
- Recent searches near Praia da Luz were reported to have yielded no decisive evidence as cross-border inquiries continue.
- The McCanns thanked supporters for their help over the past year and highlighted Missing People’s Safecall service for at-risk young people.