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

Merz: „Der Staat, das sind wir alle“
Policy statement
Merz: “The state is all of us.”
In his first policy statement, the new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed for greater community spirit and confidence in the country’s strength.
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Germany calls for a sharp increase in military spending
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Außenpolitik
Foreign policy
Steinmeier urges Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza
German President Steinmeier is visiting Jerusalem. His message to Israeli leader Netanyahu: Israel should create opportunities for ending the war in Gaza.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier (r) und Izchak Herzog
Foreign policy
Steinmeier travels to Israel with Herzog
First Israel’s President Herzog visited Berlin, today Federal President Steinmeier is flying with him to Tel Aviv. Their topic: 60 years of German-Israeli relations.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Izchak Herzog
Germany - Israel
Steinmeier receives Herzog in Berlin
State visit by the Israeli President to celebrate diplomatic relations.
Johannes Wadephul (Mitte)
Foreign policy
Wadephul in Israel
Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has travelled to Israel for his inaugural visit.
Starmer, Merz, Macron
Ukraine
Merz with Macron, Starmer and Tusk in Kyiv
European leaders reiterate support for Ukraine. Merz previously discussed the situation with US President Trump.
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Religion
Steinmeier is backing the new Pope as a bridge-builder.
German President wishes Pope Leo XIV “strength, love and prudence” for his office.
Gedenken zum Kriegsende vor 80 Jahren
Anniversary
Commemorating the end of the war 80 years on
Today marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Numerous events are being held to mark this historic date – including in the Bundestag.
DAAD celebrates its 100th anniversary
Anniversary
DAAD celebrates 100th anniversary
The DAAD has been supporting international research exchanges for 100 years. Steinmeier: “Work more important than ever.”
Kabinett beginnt mit der Arbeit
The new Federal Government
Cabinet commences its work
The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is travelling to France and Poland today. The constituent meeting of his cabinet continued into the late evening. 
Friedrich Merz im Bundestag nach der Wahl Governing coalition
Election of Chancellor
Friedrich Merz is German Chancellor
In a second ballot the Bundestag elects the CDU leader as successor to Olaf Scholz.

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