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29.07.2026: Merz in favour of cutting EU budget by several 100 billion euros 28.07.2026: German armed forces support France with fighting fires 24.07.2026: Wadephul criticises South Africa’s exclusion from G20 summit 24.07.2026: Merz condemns Houthi attacks in the Red Sea 23.07.2026: Wadephul in South Africa: central anchor point for German business activities in Africa
Mehrfamilienhaus in der Waldsiedlung Zehlendorf
Architecture
Zehlendorf Forest Estate becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has added Zehlendorf Forest Estate to the World Heritage List as part of the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates.
Zwei Personen stehen in einem noch nicht fertigen Haus und blicken nach oben.
Business
German firms are optimistic
German business increasingly confident about economic recovery. Germany’s Dax share index also up.
Das Brandenburger Tor leuchtet nach dem Anschlag auf den Berliner CSD in Regenbogenfarben. Security
Security
“An attack on our society”
Berlin has been shaken by what is believed to have been an Islamist terrorist attack. The key questions and answers about the attack, the investigation and the political response.
Vier Personen im Anzug stehen und blicken nach vorn.
Politics
Cabinet reshuffle in the Federal Government
Following the resignation of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is appointing new people to several key cabinet posts.
Angriff auf Christopher Street Day Christopher Street Day
Christopher Street Day
Terror attack overshadows Berlin Pride
A vehicle drove into a crowd during Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations. The government believes the attack was a terrorist act with an Islamist motive.
Blick auf das Bayreuther Festspielhaus
Music
Bayreuth Festival marks 150th anniversary
Richard Wagner realised his vision 150 years ago. The 2026 programme includes works by Beethoven and the controversial Wagner opera Rienzi.
Jürgen Klopp Football
Football
Jürgen Klopp confirmed as national trainer
Following the DFB’s World Cup defeat, Julian Nagelsmann’s successor has been named: first-choice candidate Jürgen Klopp has accepted the task to lead the national team back on the road to success.
Personen sitzen und stehen in einem Büro.
Business
Government adopts strategy for start-ups and scale-ups
The strategy aims to make it easier to start a business, promote growth and keep innovation in Germany. It comprises around 150 measures.
Windpark vor der Insel Rügen in der Ostsee
Renewable energies
Offshore wind power achieves new record
The expansion of offshore wind power in Germany’s North and Baltic Seas has exceeded an important threshold.
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Finnlands Präsident Alexander Stubb
Middle East
Calls for a Helsinki process for the Middle East
German President Steinmeier and his Finnish colleague Stubb see Europe’s landmark détente policy as an example.
Tesla-Produktion
Business
Tesla plans to expand in Germany
Demand for electric cars has been on the rise. The automotive manufacturer Tesla therefore plans to invest in its plant in Grünheide near Berlin, and to create 3,500 new jobs.
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche
Business
Reiche: Germany Fund is having an impact
Launched a good six months ago, the Germany Fund aims to mobilise private capital for investments in the future - and according to German Economics Minister Reiche is doing so successfully.

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