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Wadephul visits US to promote partnership and German interests
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Friedrich Merz
Foreign policy
Merz expects the Iranian regime to come to an end soon
Federal Chancellor Merz expressly condemns the violence against peaceful protesters in Iran, pointing out that the Iranian leaders were not legitimately elected by the population.  
Friedrich Merz und Narendra Modi
Business
Germany and India seek to deepen their relationship
New agreements were signed to strengthen the cooperation between Berlin and New Delhi in various areas ranging from defence via raw materials through to skilled workers.
Deutlich mehr Elektroautos 2025
Business
Significantly more electric cars in 2025
Demand for electric vehicles is picking up considerably in Germany, benefiting domestic carmakers in particular. However, there is still huge potential. 
Geschäftliches Meeting von zwei jungen Frauen und zwei jungen Männern
Innovations
Record number of new start-ups
Boom with AI and in the software sector: German Startup Association highlights “courage and dynamism of German entrepreneurship”.
Die deutsche Automobilproduktion wächst.
Business
Recovery of German industry
An increase in industrial production can be observed in Germany. Things have been improving in the automotive industry in particular.  
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Foreign policy
Steinmeier: the world must not turn into a robbers’ den
Federal President Steinmeier warns of the direction the world order has recently been headed, and urges that we must not stand by and watch. 
Friedrich Merz
Foreign policy
Merz wants to help secure Ukraine ceasefire
The West wants to provide Ukraine with security guarantees. Chancellor Merz raised the prospect of German military participation in securing a ceasefire.
Boeing 787 mit Sonderlackierung „100 Jahre Kranich“
Business
Lufthansa celebrates 100th anniversary
Europe’s biggest airline is celebrating its milestone anniversary and opening a new visitor centre. 
Luftaufnahme von Solarpaneelen
Renewable energies
Solar power covers 18 percent of Germany’s electricity consumption
For the first time, photovoltaics overtakes two fossil energy sources in terms of electricity production. However, it is not the most important electricity generation source.
Friedrich Merz
Venezuela
Merz: assessment of US operation “complex”
Following the US operation in Venezuela, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned against political instability.
Menschen zollen den Opfern mit Blumen und Kerzen ihren Respekt.
Switzerland
After the tragedy in Crans-Montana: Germany offers assistance
40 dead, 119 injured: following the bar fire in Crans-Montana, Germany is becoming one of the key treatment hubs.

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