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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

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Federal Chancellor Merz attends EPC summit in Brussels

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

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.

Johannes Wadephul (Mitte)

Wadephul in Israel

Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has travelled to Israel for his inaugural visit.

Starmer, Merz, Macron

Merz with Macron, Starmer and Tusk in Kyiv

European leaders reiterate support for Ukraine. Merz previously discussed the situation with US President Trump.

Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier

Steinmeier is backing the new Pope as a bridge-builder.

German President wishes Pope Leo XIV “strength, love and prudence” for his office.

Gedenken zum Kriegsende vor 80 Jahren

Commemorating the end of the war 80 years on

Today marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Numerous events are being held to mark this historic date – including in the Bundestag.

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