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23.09.2026: European and Indo-Pacific partners plan to intensify cooperation 22.09.2026: National leaders are calling for binding rules to promote AI safety 22.09.2026: Federal Government is hoping for China’s support in the Iran conflict 21.09.2026: Wadephul calls on UN to make progress on resolving crises 18.09.2026: Pistorius assures UN of continued support for peacekeeping

Ein Mann übergibt einem anderen eine Urkunde.

Marine protection

Marine protection

Germany accedes to UN High Seas Treaty

The agreement aims to promote biodiversity in regions outside national territorial waters.

Ein Mann in Schutzanzug und mit Handschuhen hält einen Chip in der Hand.

Significant surge in German electronics exports

The German electronics industry stepped up its exports considerably in July. Growth was driven particularly by business with the EU.

Stimmabgabe

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin go to the polls

The AfD won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while Die Linke came first in Berlin.

General Carsten Breuer

German general to head NATO Military Committee

NATO faces major decisions. Carsten Breuer will become Secretary General Mark Rutte’s principal military adviser, putting a German officer in one of NATO’s most influential military positions.

Kampfjet F-35

Germany receives F-35 fighter jet from USA

It is a major step forward for the German air force: the first F-35 fighter jet is being handed over in the USA. It is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

Thyssenkrupp-Stahlwerk in Duisburg

German industry’s order backlog at record high

German industry is increasingly optimistic that the current phase of economic weakness is coming to an end. Defence contracts provide much-needed boost, but another key sector has also seen growth.

Ein laufender Roboter

Merz discusses AI for industry and defence with Strategy Group

At the third meeting of the Strategy Group at the Federal Chancellery, experts discussed Germany's AI strategy and innovations for the defence sector.

Verteidigungsminister Pistorius und sein US-amerikanischer Amtskollege Hegseth beim Empfang im Pentagon

Hegseth: harnessing German industry for NATO defence

Germany and the USA want to integrate their defence industries more closely and work together to produce more weapons and ammunition faster.

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.

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