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Steinmeier hosts memorial service for victims in Corona pandemic +++ Here you find the most important news about the spread of the disease in Germany.

German chancellor and US president back Nato call for end to Russian troop build-up along Ukraine border.

US President Biden has invited countries to an online climate summit in a week. Beforehand, Germany, France and the USA will coordinate with China.

During his inaugural visit, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that additional troops would be stationed in Germany and praised the German government.

The lockdown is to be tightened. The federal government wants to break the third coronavirus wave with uniform regulations.

Members of the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee call for a review of detention conditions by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture.

Merkel called for a reduction of the Russian military presence in eastern Ukraine. Putin spoke of "provocative actions" on behalf of Ukraine.

The German Finance Minister sees an opportunity for swift agreement on a global tax reform for internationally active corporations – with minimum and digital taxes.

In a conversation with the German Chancellor, China's head of state and party leader expressed his hope for an expansion of cooperation.

Due to the strong demand for microchips, the major manufacturers in Dresden, Saxony, want to greatly expand their capacities.

As early as this summer, 12- to 15-year-olds could be vaccinated against Covid. But that is for the regulatory authorities to decide.

The conflict in Syria is still causing unimaginable suffering and misery. At an online donor conference, Germany and other states are now pledging billions more in aid.