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18.09.2026: Pistorius assures UN of continued support for peacekeeping 17.09.2026: Canada and EU seek closer partnership 16.9.2026: Iraq invites German companies and offers crude oil 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

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.

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?

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