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

Nato feiert Beitritt Deutschlands
Defence policy
NATO celebrates Germany's membership
Germany joined NATO on 6 May 1955. A ceremony to mark this event is held in Brussels today. Steinmeier: “You can count on us.” 
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Pistorius: peace in Europe is at stake in Ukraine
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Der vorbeiziehende Sarg mit Papst Franziskus
Religion
Steinmeier praises Pope Francis as man of mercy
German president leads German delegation at funeral in St. Peter’s Square.
Arbeit an Zugweichen
Infrastructure
IMF praises German fiscal stimulus package
At its spring meeting, the International Monetary Fund highlights its positive impacts for the German economy.
Der Biomass-Satellit.
Space travel
Satellite “Biomass” to measure all the world’s forests.
The new Earth observation satellite will be controlled by ESOC in Darmstadt. 
Jörg Kukies, geschäftsführender Finanzminister
Global economy
Germany hopes for resolution in tariff dispute with US
Finance Minister Kukies at IMF meetings: US damaging its own interests with tariff policy 
IWF-Frühjahrstagung in Washington
Global economy
IMF lowers forecast for global economy
German economy also suffering from US government’s tariffs policy. 
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Church
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
Culture
New lighting for Cologne Cathedral unveiled at Easter
World-famous landmark in Germany now illuminated with LED lighting. 
Friedrich Merz
Easter
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.
Demonstrations
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.
Peace talks
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. 

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