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The latest political, economic, cultural and social news from Germany

Ein Mann und eine Frau mit Migrationshintergrund in der Wertkstatt
Migration
Foreign nationals stabilise German labour market
The Federal Employment Agency reported that migrants have been contributing considerably to safeguarding of employment levels in Germany. Among other aspects, this is due to successful labour market integration.
Johann Wadephul und Espen Barth Eide
Foreign policy
Wadephul: NATO’s northern flank needs to be better protected
In Norway and Finland, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul learns more about NATO’s defence capabilities.
Friedrich Merz (r.) und Emmanuel Macron
Foreign policy
Merz: renewed momentum for the Coalition of the Willing
At the summit in Paris, the partner countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. They will seek to further expand assistance for Kyiv.
Das deutsche Segelschulschiff „Gorch Fock“ hat in Nordamerika die Regatta „Five Sister Trophy“ gewonnen.
Sailing
Gorch Fock wins regatta in North America
The German navy’s sail training ship won the legendary Five Sister Trophy race from New York to Boston.
Ostsee
Environment
Federal government steps up marine conservation efforts
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has presented the key elements of a plan to protect and promote the sustainable use of the seas. The measures include action to tackle so-called ghost nets.
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul
Diplomacy
Wadephul announces German-French initiative for Lebanon
Peace efforts in the Middle East and strengthening the EU’s foreign policy are set to top the agenda ahead of next week’s Franco-German ministerial council meeting. 
Menschen arbeiten in einem Büro zusammen
Business
Record number of new start-ups
A record-breaking over 3,000 new start-ups were founded in Germany in the first half of 2026, thanks to the AI boom.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz redet im Bundestag.
Security policy
Merz announces Tomahawk purchase for Germany
In a statement he delivered after the NATO summit, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed plans to enhance deterrence and increase defence spending.
Der deutsche Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz gibt am 8. Juli 2026 in Ankara, Türkei, am zweiten Tag des 36. NATO-Gipfels der Staats- und Regierungschefs vor der Hauptsitzung des Nordatlantikrats eine Erklärung gegenüber der Presse ab.
Security policy
Merz appeals in Ankara for strong NATO
At the start of the NATO summit, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeals for greater unity. Europe’s defence and further aid for Ukraine are also in focus.
Boris Pistorius bei einer Pressekonferenz, im Hintergrund ein U-Boot
Defence
Canada buys German submarines
To renew its submarine fleet, Canada is cooperating with Germany and Norway on a deal worth billions.
Portraitfoto Katharina Reiche
Digitisation
Reiche: Germany is on its way to becoming an industrial AI champion
Germany relies on artificial intelligence as a driver of growth: AI applications are to become a standard part of industrial activities by 2030.
Mehrere Windkraftanlagen erzeugen auf einer landwirtschaftlichen Fläche umweltfreundlichen Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien.
Energy transition
Record green electricity production: Renewables supply 58 percent
More and more climate-neutral electricity is being used in Germany. Wind and solar in particular rose sharply in the first half year.

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