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The latest political, economic, cultural and social news from Germany

Rund zwei Drittel der Bevölkerung im Sudan sind auf Hilfe angewiesen. Germany News Today
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Three years of war in Sudan: Germany increases its aid
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Wolodymyr Selenskyj (l) und Friedrich Merz
Foreign policy
Germany and Ukraine aim to expand cooperation
No other country is supporting Ukraine more than Germany in defending itself against Russia. Cooperation is now set to become even closer.
Der ukrainische Präsident Selenskyj (r) und Verteidigungsminister Pistorius besuchten im Februar den Drohnenhersteller Quantum.
Defence
Germany’s fast-paced arms industry
German defence companies are expanding their capacities and establishing joint ventures. Stakeholders from other industries are also getting involved, such as the printing machine manufacturer Heidelberg.
Der Holocaust-Überlebende Andrei Moiseenko aus Belarus legt Rosen nieder.
Remembering the Holocaust
Germany commemorates liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp
A ceremony was held at the Buchenwald concentration camp memorial site to commemorate the victims of the National Socialist concentration camp and the camp’s liberation on 11 April 1945.
Der deutsche Astronaut Alexander Gerst
Space travel
Astronaut Gerst: Artemis II marks new era in moon research
The German astronaut contextualises the moon mission - and hopes to have the chance to join the next flight himself.
Auf einem Smartphone ist das Anthropic-Logo zu sehen, im Hintergrund die Webseite von Project Glasswing
Cybersecurity
Germany’s cyber agency alarmed by AI tool from the US
An AI model developed by US firm Anthropic tracks down security vulnerabilities in software. Germany’s cyber security agency has warned of the consequences.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
Foreign policy
Merz criticises Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon
Federal Chancellor Merz is concerned that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon could cause the peace process to fail. It is uncertain whether the upcoming negotiations with Iran will be successful.
Quantencomputereinheit
Research
Germany plans to set standards in quantum technology
Germany’s ministry of research is funding companies with a view to building at least two top-class European quantum computers by 2030.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
Foreign policy
Merz: The aim must be an end to the Iran war
In the war with Iran, an agreement has been reached on a two-week ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The Federal Chancellor welcomes this and is now focusing on diplomacy.
Frau mit Laptop unter dem Arm spricht mit Mann
Start-ups
More people are setting up businesses in Germany
The number of people who choose to become self-employed is rising: compared to the year before, new businesses increased by 18 percent in 2025.
Die SLS-Rakete der NASA mit der Orion-Kapsel auf der Startrampe für die Artemis-II-Mission
Artemis II
Moon flight with key technology from Germany
As part of the Artemis II mission, NASA is orbiting the Moon. Germany is supplying the European Service Module, a key component for the Orion spacecraft.
Der deutsche Versicherungskonzern Allianz zahlt die höchste Dividende.
Business
DAX companies defy the crisis
Going against the trend of the economic slowdown, many of Germany’s large listed companies are increasing their dividends for shareholders.

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