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15.09.2026: European Arctic Summit: Merz calls for cohesion in Europe and NATO 14.09.2026 : Wadephul looks to make a fresh start with Hungary 14.09.2026 : Merz at EU Arctic Summit in Finland 11.09.2026: Foreign Minister Wadephul warns of growing threat situation 10.09.2026: Germany and Emirates plan to enhance relations

Drei Flugzeuge im Himmel

Pistorius keen to expand defence cooperation with US

Germany and the US want to cooperate more closely on arms production. During a visit to the US, Boris Pistorius talks about other joint projects.

Alexander Zverev bei der Siegerehrung nach seinem Triumph bei den US Open in New York.

Alexander Zverev wins US Open for first time

German tennis star crowns his most successful Grand Slam season to date with second Grand Slam title in just three months.

Altes Rathaus in Bamberg

Open Monument Day: An opportunity to discover hidden treasures

Visitors are flocking to thousands of sites across Germany today for Open Monument Day. The Upper Franconian city of Bamberg is in particular focus this year.

Ein Mädchen in karger Landschaft

WFP warns that conflict in Red Sea is exacerbating hunger crisis

The advance of the Houthi militants in Yemen is worsening the supply crisis, warns UN World Food Programme’s Germany director.

Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nahyan und Friedrich Merz

UAE to Invest €40 Billion in Germany

For the first time, a president of the United Arab Emirates has come to Germany on a state visit. Both countries plan to deepen their ties - and invest heavily.

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.

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