Language selection

Display and barrier-free access

Dark Mode

Enlarge text

deutschland.de in sign language

In focus:

Newsroom

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

Ticker Foreign Relations

10.09.2026: Germany and Emirates plan to enhance relations 09.09.2026 : Pistorius confirms large-scale arms deliveries to Ukraine 08.09.2026 : EU expands cooperation with Greenland 04.09.2026: Weimar Triangle announces joint response to Russia 03.09.2026: GIZ reopens country office in Syria

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz

Merz: banning the AfD will not solve the problem

The AfD’s election victory in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked a new debate concerning possible proceedings for having the party banned. The Federal Chancellor has now shared his view on the matter.

München zählt zu den sieben innovativsten deutschen Regionen.

Ranking the world’s most inventive regions: seven German regions among the best

Germany performs exceptionally well in the “Innovation Index” published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Eine brennende Drohne

Start-up demonstrates new laser weapon to combat drones

Newly founded company Ground A has developed a mobile laser weapon to counter drones. Series production is due to begin next year.

AfD-Spitzenkandidat Ulrich Siegmund

Landtag elections

Landtag elections

AfD wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt

The AfD scores a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt but fails to gain absolute majority. Could the party, that is classified as far-right extremist in the federal state, still be able to form a government?

Eine Rakete beim Start.

German rocket reaches orbit

It is a major step forward for Europe’s space industry: a start-up founded only in 2018 has successfully launched a rocket into space on its second test flight.

Menschenmenge bei einer Demonstration

Landtag elections

Landtag elections

The world turns its gaze on Saxony-Anhalt

Elections to a new state parliament are taking place in Saxony-Anhalt. Will the AfD – sections of which are far-right – win an outright majority, or will it still be unclear who will form a government when polls close?

Roboter

IFA 2026 opens doors to public

Robots, smart kitchen gadgets and AI applications are on display at the leading IFA tech trade fair in Berlin.

Reparaturarbeiten im ukrainischen Dnipro

Germany reaffirms support for Ukraine

Germany’s involvement in repairing the energy infrastructure continues. The drone production cooperation has also been gaining importance.

Johann Wadephul beim EU-Außenministertreffen in Irland

Following the attempted attack in Leipzig, the EU plans to impose a comprehensive package of sanctions on Russia

Following publication of the findings on the Russian explosive drone in Leipzig, the EU has been expressing solidarity with Germany and announcing new sanctions against Russia.

Zu den Sanktionen der Bundesregierung zählt auch die Schließung des Russischen Hauses in Berlin.

German government says Russia is to blame for drone attack

The German government is responding to the drone attack with a variety of measures, including the closure of Russian institutions.

Skyline einer Stadt

50 percent increase in foreign investment in Germany

Foreign companies invested 86 billion euros in Germany in 2025, some 50 percent more than in the year before. Companies from the United Kingdom, in particular, invested large sums.

Spielszene im Finale Deutschland gegen Spanien der Hockey-WM 2026

German team wins Hockey World Cup

The German team won the final of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup that was held in Belgium and the Netherlands, and matched Pakistan’s record.

An error has occurred. Please try again later.