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09.11.2026: Wadephul: Europe doesn’t need a new security architecture 09.11.2026: COP31 opens with calls for faster climate action 06.11.2026: Wadephul to discuss Russia and Ukraine with Council of the Baltic Sea States 05.11.2026: Germany increases humanitarian aid for Yemen 04.11.2026: Pistorius reaffirms commitment to defending Lithuania
Die erste deutsch-deutsche Silvesterfeier am 31.12.1989 an und auf der Berliner Mauer vor dem Brandenburger Tor. 9 November
9 November
Merz: “Freedom and democracy can never be taken for granted”
Proclamation of the republic, <i>Kristallnacht</i>, fall of the Berlin Wall: 9 November marks both the darkest and the happiest moments in German history. What lessons does the Chancellor draw from this?
In Deutschland gibt es mehr Frauen denn je in den Unternehmensvorständen. Business
Business
More women on executive boards than ever before
Women are in the minority on the executive boards of listed companies but have long since ceased to be an exception. And their numbers are growing. There is also a positive trend with respect to pay.
Johann Wadephul War in Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Wadephul demands a say for Europe ahead of Ukraine talks
Negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the USA are scheduled to take place in the coming week in the United Arab Emirates. 
Umweltminister Carsten Schneider zur Weltklimakonferenz COP31 in Antalya COP31
COP31
Schneider calls for electrification as a way to overcome dependency on fossil energy
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider outlines Germany’s priorities before COP31 in Antalya. These revolve around renewable energy sources, greater efficiency and global electrification.
Das US-Kapitol in Washington: Deutsche Politiker setzen auf eine enge transatlantische Zusammenarbeit. US midterm elections
US midterm elections
Wadephul sees opportunities for Ukraine aid following US congressional elections
Following the Democrats’ victory in Congress, senior German politicians see new opportunities for cooperation. Foreign Minister Wadephul hopes for progress on aid to Ukraine.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und der ukrainische Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj War in Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Merz: “It’s time for this war to end”
At a meeting with President Zelenskiy, the Chancellor pledges further winter aid and calls for Europe to be involved in the peace talks.
Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius empfängt seinen britischen Amtskollegen Wes Streeting in Berlin. Defence
Defence
Germany and UK expand defence cooperation
Germany and the UK plan to expand their defence cooperation, focussing on new precision weapons, Eurofighter missiles and a space project.
Eine Demonstration der Initiative „Gen Z regelt“ am 31. Oktober in Freiburg Demonstrations
Demonstrations
In the wake of youth protests: violence overshadows the concerns raised by young people
Following peaceful demonstrations by young people at the weekend, the mood turned violent in some cases. The rioting must not be allowed to divert attention from the legitimate concerns, however.
Ein Mann mit Headset lächelt Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
Berlin Digital Summit: Wildberger aims to strengthen Europe’s position in AI
At the two-day Digital Summit in Berlin, representatives from Europe and Canada are discussing the future of artificial intelligence and Europe’s technological independence.
Bartrobbe auf Packeis in Norwegen COP17 UN Biodiversity Conference
COP17 UN Biodiversity Conference
Schneider: we Europeans negotiated as a united and strong force
At the COP17 UN Biodiversity Conference, countries have agreed to step up efforts to protect biodiversity worldwide.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul in Atlanta Foreign policy
Foreign policy
Wadephul: talks contentious but businesslike
G20 foreign ministers are discussing the wars and crises in the Middle East and Ukraine in Atlanta. There is no sign of a thaw in relations with Russia.
Chinas Staatschef Xi Jinping empfängt Bundespräsident Steinmeier mit militärischen Ehren Foreign policy
Foreign policy
Steinmeier in China: confident regarding trade disputes
To round off his state visit to China, Federal President Steinmeier is meeting Prime Minister Li Qiang and head of state Xi Jinping. China’s large trade surplus was among the matters discussed.

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