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21.09.2026: Wadephul calls on UN to make progress on resolving crises 18.09.2026: Pistorius assures UN of continued support for peacekeeping 17.09.2026: Canada and EU seek closer partnership 16.9.2026: Iraq invites German companies and offers crude oil 15.09.2026: European Arctic Summit: Merz calls for cohesion in Europe and NATO

Stimmabgabe

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin go to the polls

The AfD won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while Die Linke came first in Berlin.

General Carsten Breuer

German general to head NATO Military Committee

NATO faces major decisions. Carsten Breuer will become Secretary General Mark Rutte’s principal military adviser, putting a German officer in one of NATO’s most influential military positions.

Kampfjet F-35

Germany receives F-35 fighter jet from USA

It is a major step forward for the German air force: the first F-35 fighter jet is being handed over in the USA. It is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

Thyssenkrupp-Stahlwerk in Duisburg

German industry’s order backlog at record high

German industry is increasingly optimistic that the current phase of economic weakness is coming to an end. Defence contracts provide much-needed boost, but another key sector has also seen growth.

Ein laufender Roboter

Merz discusses AI for industry and defence with Strategy Group

At the third meeting of the Strategy Group at the Federal Chancellery, experts discussed Germany's AI strategy and innovations for the defence sector.

Verteidigungsminister Pistorius und sein US-amerikanischer Amtskollege Hegseth beim Empfang im Pentagon

Hegseth: harnessing German industry for NATO defence

Germany and the USA want to integrate their defence industries more closely and work together to produce more weapons and ammunition faster.

Drei Flugzeuge im Himmel

Pistorius keen to expand defence cooperation with US

Germany and the US want to cooperate more closely on arms production. During a visit to the US, Boris Pistorius talks about other joint projects.

Alexander Zverev bei der Siegerehrung nach seinem Triumph bei den US Open in New York.

Alexander Zverev wins US Open for first time

German tennis star crowns his most successful Grand Slam season to date with second Grand Slam title in just three months.

Altes Rathaus in Bamberg

Open Monument Day: An opportunity to discover hidden treasures

Visitors are flocking to thousands of sites across Germany today for Open Monument Day. The Upper Franconian city of Bamberg is in particular focus this year.

Ein Mädchen in karger Landschaft

WFP warns that conflict in Red Sea is exacerbating hunger crisis

The advance of the Houthi militants in Yemen is worsening the supply crisis, warns UN World Food Programme’s Germany director.

Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nahyan und Friedrich Merz

UAE to Invest €40 Billion in Germany

For the first time, a president of the United Arab Emirates has come to Germany on a state visit. Both countries plan to deepen their ties - and invest heavily.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz

Merz: banning the AfD will not solve the problem

The AfD’s election victory in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked a new debate concerning possible proceedings for having the party banned. The Federal Chancellor has now shared his view on the matter.

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