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Cabinet wants to extend Bundeswehr missions

Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.

Lars Klingbeil (l.) und Scott Bessent

Klingbeil sees positive signals in the tariff dispute

Tariff barriers imposed by the USA are affecting world trade. The G7 Finance Ministers are attempting to find a resolution in Canada.

Junge Deutsche sind zuversichtlich

Young Germans are optimistic

A newly published study shows that many young people in Germany are optimistic about the future.

Reiche verspricht Entlastungen

Economic policy

Reiche promises relief

The new Economics Minister Katherina Reiche announces the first measures to stimulate growth. She sees a lot of potential in eastern Germany.

Merz bei Papst-Amtseinführung

Merz at the inauguration ceremony of the Pope

Federal Chancellor Merz calls the Pope's inauguration an “uplifting moment”. On the sidelines of the mass, he holds political talks with Zelenskiy and Rubio, among others.

Friedrich Merz und Giorgia Meloni

Inaugural visit to Italy

Merz and Meloni stress unity

On his inaugural visit to Rome, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz described Italy as an “indispensable strategic partner.”

In Tirana telefonierten die Staats- und Regierungschefs Tusk, Selenskyj, Macron, Starmer und Merz mit US-Präsident Trump zu den aktuellen Gesprächen zwischen russischen und ukrainischen Unterhändlern in Istanbul.

Merz: “We stand together”

The EPC meeting also included discussions on a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

Klimawandel

Council of Experts: Germany is able to meet its climate targets

Environment Minister pushes for improvements in buildings, transport and land use

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.

Außenpolitik

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

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.

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