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29.10.2026: NATO partners confirm support for Baltic region 28.10.2026: Merz proposes new alliance for regulated global trade 27.10.2026: Steinmeier stresses importance of German technology in China 26.10.2026: Merz and Steinmeier are travelling to Asia 23.10.2026: Merz calls for faster EU accession of the Western Balkans

Bundeskanzler Merz und Präsident

Germany and South Korea seek to deepen their partnership

Federal Chancellor Merz and President Lee want to establish a strategic partnership in the areas of advanced technology, resilient supply chains and military security.

Frachtschiffe

ifo: Signs point to export growth

According to the Munich-based ifo Institute, exports of many German industrial sectors are growing significantly. The automotive industry is among those driving the improvement.

Harry Kane mit dem Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or

Bayern Munich’s striker is first Bundesliga professional in 30 years to win the most prestigious individual award in world football.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und Lawrence Wong, Premierminister der Republik Singapur

Merz wants large-scale free trade agreement with Pacific region

Germany wants to decrease its economic dependence on China. Free trade agreements are a key aspect in this context. Federal Chancellor Merz made a proposal during his trip to Asia.

Roda Verheyen und Klaus Vossenkaul

German Environmental Award goes to climate lawyer and engineer

500,000 euros for more climate justice and better waste water treatment. Federal President Steinmeier: Give high priority to climate action.

Bundeskanzler Merz lässt sich von Forschenden ihre Arbeit erklären.

Microelectronics

Microelectronics

Chancellor visits chip researchers: we can keep up internationally

How are high-tech chips developed? At a Leibniz Institute, the chancellor saw for himself what top-level researchers are doing in the field of microelectronics.

Ein Tanker auf dem Bosporus in Istanbul

Security and global trade

Security and global trade

Wadephul discusses sea route security in Istanbul

The Strait of Hormuz, Houthi attacks and the Ukraine war: Foreign Minister Wadephul is working together with seven partner states to find solutions to the conflicts.

Villa Aurora in Los Angeles

Villa Aurora cultural centre reopens following wildfires

A year and a half after the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades, the traditional artist residence recently reopened.

Mercedes-Benz-Chef Ola Källenius, Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und Nvidia-Chef Jensen Huang beim Investitionsgipfel in Berlin

Investment summit

Investment summit

Companies agree to invest 230 billion euros in Germany

Amazon, Nvidia and other international companies plan to invest billions in Germany. The investment summit in Berlin focussed on the technologies of the future.

Testmodell des Marsrovers „Idefix“

Space mission to Mars

Space mission to Mars

German-French rover to solve the mystery of Mars’ moons

The Idefix rover is part of the Japanese space mission MMX. Equipped with German and French technology, it is to explore the Martian moon Phobos.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (l.) und Nvidia-Chef Jensen Huang

Investment summit in Berlin

Investment summit in Berlin

Federal Government announces AI partnership with Nvidia

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is welcoming around 200 business leaders to Berlin. One of the main topics is a planned AI partnership with US chipmaker Nvidia.

Bundeskanzler Merz (l.) und Präsident Macron setzen sich gegen das Verbrenner-Aus ein (Archivbild).

Germany and France scrap plans to phase out conventional cars

Federal Chancellor Merz and President Macron plan to go further than previously expected with relaxing EU rules on new conventional cars from 2035. Merz said he was happy with the outcome.

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