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IWF-Frühjahrstagung in Washington

IMF lowers forecast for global economy

German economy also suffering from US government’s tariffs policy.

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Western allies discuss peace in Ukraine

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Federal Chancellor Scholz pays tribute to the deceased Pope

Three German cardinals to take part in the conclave for the papal election.

Der Kölner Dom mit neuer Beleuchtung

New lighting for Cologne Cathedral unveiled at Easter

World-famous landmark in Germany now illuminated with LED lighting.

Friedrich Merz

Message from the future Federal Chancellor Merz

Political messages and traditions at Easter in Germany.

Friedenstauben sind auf Fahnen und Schildern bei einem Ostermarsch zu sehen.

Thousands of participants expected at Easter marches in Germany

The peace movement makes its voice heard t Easter. More than 100 events are planned under the banner of the dove of peace.

Macron empfing den ukrainischen Außenminister Andrii Sybiha in Paris.

Europeans insist on a just path out of the war in Ukraine

Representatives of Ukraine, Europe and the US met in Paris to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine.

Lauterbach: Pandemien leichter eindämmen

Lauterbach: making it easier to contain pandemics

On the initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO), 190 countries have signed a pandemic treaty. German Health Minister Lauterbach is optimistic.

Scholz (l.) und Tusk (Archivbild)

Farewell visit: Scholz to meet Tusk

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz is travelling to Warsaw today to meet Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Merz previously announced a visit of his own.

Bundeskanzleramt in Berlin

Forming a government

Merz set to be elected chancellor on 6 May

The plans have been rumoured for several days, and now it is official: if all goes smoothly, Germany will have a new government in three weeks’ time.

Merz wirft Putin Kriegsverbrechen vor

Merz accuses Putin of war crimes

The Ukrainian city of Sumy saw one of the heaviest Russian airstrikes yet. The likely future Federal Chancellor Merz chooses strong words.

Expo

World exhibition

The Japanese metropolis of Osaka is once again hosting the world exhibition, having already done so in 1970. One of the focus topics is sustainability - also in the German pavilion.

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