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05.10.2026: Bundeswehr deployment to continue in Iraq 02.10.2026: Peace prize awarded to Nato 02.10.2016: German pilots protect airspace during elections in Latvia 01.10.2026: Wadephul: EU expansion to include Western Balkans key to European security 30.09.2026: Germany and Kazakhstan agree closer cooperation
Die Medizin-Nobelpreisträger 2026: Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann und Georg Nagel (v. l.). Cutting-edge research
Cutting-edge research
Two researchers from Germany among those awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth are being honoured for their pioneering research into optogenetics.
Die Universität in Freiburg gehört zu den neuen Exzellenzuniversitäten. Funding for universities
Funding for universities
Germany has five new centres of excellence
More money to boost top-class research and international profile: three universities and two university consortia included in German excellence funding.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz kommt am frühen Morgen auf dem Hauptbahnhof in Kiew an. Solidarity
Solidarity
War in Ukraine: further military aid planned
Germany is Ukraine’s most important ally in its defence against Russia. Merz announced deliveries of interceptor drones and long-range weapons.
Weißer Ariane-Raketennachbau auf einer Bühne vor historischen Gebäuden National Holiday
National Holiday
Germany celebrates Day of German Unity in Bremen
Under the headline “Many Strengths – One Nation” Bremen is hosting the main celebrations to mark the Day of German Unity.
Verteidigungsminister Pistorius (M.) lässt ein Drohnenregiment aufbauen (Archivbild). Defence
Defence
New drone regiment for Bundeswehr
Unmanned weapons systems: Defence Minister Pistorius orders dedicated drone regiment comprising up to 600 men and women to be set up.
Friedrich Merz Business
Business
“Made for Germany” initiative to invest 850 billion euros
Around 150 companies and investors have joined the initiative that was launched a year ago.
Es gibt immer mehr Milliarden-Startups in Deutschland. Business
Business
Record number of German unicorns
A record number of billion-euro start-ups have emerged in Germany, thanks to the artificial intelligence and defence boom.
Koch mit Pfanne Labor market
Labor market
Immigrants indispensable in many professions
Germany is reliant on people with a migrant background, especially in sectors suffering from a shortage of skilled labour.
München Sport
Sport
Munich enters race to host Olympic Games
Germany is entering Bavaria’s capital city to host the Olympic Games in 2036 or later.
Wadephul und Lawrow bei einem Treffen am Rande der Sitzung der UN-Generalversammlung. Meeting with Lavrov
Meeting with Lavrov
Wadephul: You have to negotiate with opponents
The German foreign minister and his Russian counterpart have their first bilateral meeting since 2022. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, Wadephul appeals for common AI security regulations.
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.

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