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

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz in der Sommerpressekonferenz.
Gaza war
Merz calls for ceasefire and more humanitarian aid for Gaza
Merz speaks out clearly on Gaza war: humanitarian assistance must reach the people, hostages must be released and a post-war order must take both sides into account. 
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EU imposes new sanctions on Russia
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Friedrich Merz (l.) und Keir Starmer
Foreign policy
New chapter in German-British friendship
Federal Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Starmer have signed a German-British friendship treaty that contains numerous specific agreements. 
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Business
Germany and France seek to strengthen start-ups
Federal Finance Minister Klingbeil and his French counterpart Lombard want to cooperate to increase Europe's innovative capacity and competitiveness.
A steel worker in a protective suit at the blast furnace
Positive effect
Greenhouse gases reduced by half thanks to emissions trading
Ever since its introduction, the positive effects of emissions trading, which promotes climate change mitigation activities by companies, have been apparent across Europe and Germany.
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier spricht am Rednerpult
Civil society initiative
Reform paper on state modernisation presented to the Federal President
Steinmeier praises the initiative’s commitment to improving public administration and advancing further reforms. The aim: to make the state “better, faster, and more citizen-oriented”. 
Frau und Mann in Büro vor mehreren Computerbildschirmen
EU Directive
Cybersecurity requirements for businesses from 2026
Protection of critical infrastructure and companies against cyberattacks to be enshrined in law.
Schloss Neuschwanstein
Culture
Bavaria’s fairytale castles are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
In addition to Neuschwanstein Castle, the responsible UNESCO committee has declared three more of Bavaria’s King Ludwig II’s castles World Heritage Sites.
Landesflaggen und Denkmal für die Menschenrechte am Haupteingang des Europapalasts, dem Sitz des Europarats (Council of Europe / CoE)
Democracy and human rights
75 years of Germany’s membership of the Council of Europe
Germany joined the Council of Europe on 13 July 1950 – a key milestone in its return to the European community.
Ukraines Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj und Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
Ukraine war
Berlin plans to buy Patriots from US for Ukraine
The international reconstruction conference in Rome agrees on billions in aid for Ukraine. Federal Chancellor Merz also announces plans to supply new Patriot systems.
Merz für deutsche Führungsrolle in der Nato
Defence
Merz backs stronger German leadership role in NATO
The Federal Republic joined NATO 70 years ago. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is calling for a more prominent German position within the alliance.
Klingbeil plant hohe Investitionen in Deutschlands Zukunft
Economic policy
Klingbeil planning major investments in Germany’s future
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announces an investment drive for infrastructure during the Bundestag’s budget week. Business also plans to invest billions.

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