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Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (l.) mit der ukrainischen Premierministerin Julia Swyrydenko Germany News Today
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Reiche reaffirms support for Ukraine
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Friedrich Merz
Ukraine war
Merz optimistic regarding a use of Russian state assets
At the EU summit, Federal Chancellor Merz called for Russian state assets to be used for Ukraine. While the plans are met mostly with agreement, it is unlikely that a decision will be made before December.
Moderne Medizin
Health
Milestone for the future of cardiac medicine
Robotics, AI, high-tech operating theatres: the new Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité in Berlin will be one of Europe’s most modern hospitals. 
Aus der Luft erinnert IPAI an einen Computerchip.
Technology
Heilbronn to become a centre for artificial intelligence
Europe’s largest AI campus is being built in Baden-Württemberg, with an investment of around 3 billion euros planned. 
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche
Gas imports
Reiche: “We will no longer fill Putin’s war chest.”
The EU’s energy ministers agreed in Luxembourg on a ban on Russian gas imports into the bloc.
Evelyn Palla steht seit Oktober an der Spitze der Bahn.
Mobility
Palla: “We want people to be excited about our trains”
New Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla announces radical restructuring and launch of ICE L.
Schneider: Hektar-Prämie für Regenwald
Environment
Schneider: per-hectare premium for the rainforest
How can the destruction of the rainforest be stopped? Ahead of the World Climate Conference, Environment Minister Schneider is promoting a Brazilian initiative. 
Johann Wadephul (l.) und Hakan Fidan
Foreign policy
Wadephul signals close partnership in Ankara
During his inaugural visit to Ankara, Foreign Minister Wadephul said he wished to open a new chapter in German–Turkish relations. 
Johann Wadephul
Foreign policy
Wadephul travels to Ankara
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is travelling to Turkey for his first official visit – with difficult issues on the agenda: Gaza, Syria, Russia and Ukraine.
News
Defence
Germany and Ukraine are consolidating their armaments cooperation
Berlin and Kyiv aim to work together even more closely in the area of defence. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is speaking of a win-win situation. 
Frankfurter Buchmesse eröffnet
Culture
Frankfurt Book Fair opens
The world’s biggest book fair has begun in Frankfurt am Main. Around 4,000 publishers are presenting their new titles. The Philippines are this year’s guest country. 
Friedrich Merz (l.) und Donald Trump beim Gipfeltreffen gestern in Scharm el-Scheich
Middle East conflict
Merz: “The war in Gaza is over”
Federal Chancellor Merz describes 13 October as a day of historic importance. He hopes that the ceasefire in Gaza will also be a signal for Ukraine.

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