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Außenminister Johann Wadephul

German Foreign Minister warns of escalation in the Iran war

Minister Wadephul is sceptical regarding US intervention on Israel’s side in the war against Iran. He is making clear demands of Iran.

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Steinmeier in Tokyo visiting Emperor Naruhito

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Merz sees G7 summit as a success

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has given a positive assessment of the G7 summit in Canada. A number of joint declarations were issued on key topics.

Merz fordert mehr Druck auf Russland

Merz calls for greater pressure on Russia

Chancellor Merz spoke among others with US President Trump at the G7 summit in Canada. Merz calls for tougher sanctions against Russia.

UN-Klimakonferenz

UN Climate Change Conference

Environment Minister Schneider: Present new plans

Preparations for the next World Climate Conference begin today in Bonn. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider wants furtherance of climate protection.

Wadephul fordert Deeskalation

Wadephul calls for de-escalation

German Foreign Minister Wadephul is holding crisis talks around the Middle East and Gulf states, where he hopes to see an improvement in the situation.

Macron, Starmer und Merz

Merz holds talks with Macron and Starmer

Germany steps up security for Jewish organisations due to the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Middle East conflict: Merz calls for diplomacy

Iran reacts with drone attacks after Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. German Chancellor Merz calls for deescalation.

Merz und Frederiksen betonen gute Nachbarschaft

Merz and Frederiksen stress good neighbourly relations

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz received Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Berlin. The two leaders agree on various issues including migration policy.

Eine Million Balkonkraftwerke in Deutschland

One million balcony solar systems in Germany

The number of solar installations on balconies in Germany has doubled within a year.

UN-Ozeankonferenz in Nizza

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UN Ocean Conference in Nice

In Nice, 130 countries are looking at how to protect the oceans - from plastic waste, for example. Environment Minister Schneider: Germany is driving forward global marine protection.

Vorstellung des Jubiläumsevents

Commemoration of the spectacular 1995 Reichstag wrapping

Thirty years ago, Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped the German Parliament building, creating a globally acclaimed work of art.

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