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25.09.2026: Red Storm Charlie: Bundeswehr conducts crisis simulation exercise in Hamburg 24.09.2026: Wadephul: we are standing with the International Criminal Court 24.09.2026: Germany mobilises resources for conservation areas in Africa 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
Bundesaußenminister Wadephul und seine kanadische Amtskollegin Anand Diplomacy
Diplomacy
Wadephul and Anand affirm German-Canadian cooperation
Canada’s rapprochement with the European Union was also discussed during the meeting of the two foreign ministers, as was cooperation on AI and defence.
Deutsche Unternehmen können positiver in die Zukunft blicken. Economic growth
Economic growth
Research institutes double growth forecast for Germany
Germany’s economy has been developing surprisingly well, benefiting from an increase in export, among other things.
Zwei Menschen mit Sicherheitsweste Business
Business
OECD upwardly revises German economic forecast
Despite crises, OECD envisages a more pronounced economic upswing for Germany this year. Uncertainties remain nonetheless.
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. Business
Business
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 Federal states
Federal states
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 Defence
Defence
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 Defence
Defence
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 Business
Business
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 Defence
Defence
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 Defence
Defence
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 Defence
Defence
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.

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