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11.08.2026: Federal Police drone defence unit to be significantly expanded 10.08.2026: Europe is getting ready for missions to Moon and Mars 07.08.2026: Record exports and foreign orders boost German economy 06.08.2026: Dobrindt describes drone incident as a “hybrid attack scenario” 05.08.2026: Number of asylum applications down year on year

Das internationale Mahnmal in der KZ-Gedenkstätte Dachau

Culture of remembrance

Germany planning additional funding for memorial sites

Commissioner for Culture Weimer wants to boost memorial sites that remember Nazi and East German regime crimes. Ten million euros in additional funding planned for 2027.

zwei Frauen an einer Maschine

Reiche sees industrial AI as offering competitive advantage

In the opinion of Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche, Germany has a good chance of playing an internationally leading role in the area of industrial AI.

Alexander Dobrindt

Dobrindt: New centre to research drone security

Germany is expanding its drone research: a new centre for innovative technologies opens on 18 August.

Bundeskanzleramt

Internal security

Internal security

National Security Council meets over drone incident

The National Security Council coordinates security capabilities across the Federal Government. It has now discussed the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Boote auf trockenem Grund des Rheins

Germany responds to record-low water levels

Historic lows in the Rhine, Danube and Elbe are putting pressure on shipping and the economy. The German government is now taking immediate measures to safeguard key supply chains.

Die russische Botschaft in Berlin

Authorities register Russian attempts to influence elections

According to Germany’s security authorities, Russia is attempting to influence the state elections through fake social media posts and manipulated videos.

Die KI-gestützten Drohnen von Quantum Systems machten das Unternehmen zum Einhorn-Startup.

Germany reaches record number of billion-dollar start-ups

With 38 so-called unicorns, Germany is the EU’s leading start-up hub. The country ranks fifth worldwide.

Die deutsche Börse in Frankfurt am Main

DAX hits record highs

Germany’s benchmark index, the DAX, is continuing to surge, chalking up another all-time high on Tuesday after already posting a record at the start of the week.

Operation Matrjoschka – benannt nach den ineinander schachtelbaren russischen Holzpuppen – will mit gefälschten Medieninhalten die öffentliche Meinung manipulieren

DW German News Service

DW German News Service

Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections

Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.

Blick auf die Piazza Grande beim Filmfestival Locarno.

Great opportunities for German films in Locarno

20 German productions and co-productions will be shown at the film festival in Locarno. Five of them will be vying for the Golden Leopard in the main competition.

Vier Männer rudern in einem Boot

Men’s quadruple sculls rowing team takes European gold

Taking gold in the European Rowing Championships, the men’s quadruple sculls team finished off an outstanding day for the German team in grand style. Germany’s diving athletes also won a European Championship medal.

Menschen schwimmen über das Meer zu einem Felsen

Federal Government pushes for protection of EU external borders

The surge of migrants into the exclave of Ceuta has put Spain in crisis mode. Chancellor Merz is following the developments with concern and urging for counteraction to be taken.

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