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13.11.2026: European summit: 39 states agree on security principles 12.11.2026: Merz visits Dublin to attend talks about peace in Ukraine 11.11.2026: Fresh start to German-Hungarian relations 10.11.2026: Wadephul warns against Russian “negotiating charade” 10.11.2026: Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar visits Berlin

Die deutschen Sicherheitsbehörden sollen Befugnisse für eine „aktive Cyberabwehr“ erhalten.

Germany reinforces cyber-attack defence

Hacker attacks are a threat to businesses and administrative bodies. The Federal Government responds to this by granting its security authorities new powers. The Bundestag approved the proposal.

Lithiumgewinnung in Chile: Deutschland und Chile verbindet seit 2024 eine Lithiumpartnerschaft.

Germany expands international raw materials partnerships

Germany wants to reduce its dependency on any single raw materials suppliers. To this end, the Federal Government aims to strengthen its partnership with countries such as Australia, Brazil and South Africa.

In Abu Dhabi laufen die Verhandlungen zwischen der Ukraine, Russland und den USA.

Germany represented at peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia and Ukraine have resumed their US-mediated negotiations. Germany is represented in Abu Dhabi but not at the negotiating table with Russia. An agreement is likely to be reached concerning an exchange of prisoners.

Ilse Aigner und Friedrich Merz.

Ilse Aigner nominated for Federal President

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has officially nominated Ilse Aigner to be Germany’s next Federal President. Currently the President of the Bavarian State Parliament, Aigner wants to bridge divides while remaining down to earth.

Die erste deutsch-deutsche Silvesterfeier am 31.12.1989 an und auf der Berliner Mauer vor dem Brandenburger Tor.

Merz: “Freedom and democracy can never be taken for granted”

Proclamation of the republic, <i>Kristallnacht</i>, fall of the Berlin Wall: 9 November marks both the darkest and the happiest moments in German history. What lessons does the Chancellor draw from this?

In Deutschland gibt es mehr Frauen denn je in den Unternehmensvorständen.

More women on executive boards than ever before

Women are in the minority on the executive boards of listed companies but have long since ceased to be an exception. And their numbers are growing. There is also a positive trend with respect to pay.

Johann Wadephul

Wadephul demands a say for Europe ahead of Ukraine talks

Negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the USA are scheduled to take place in the coming week in the United Arab Emirates.

Umweltminister Carsten Schneider zur Weltklimakonferenz COP31 in Antalya

Schneider calls for electrification as a way to overcome dependency on fossil energy

Environment Minister Carsten Schneider outlines Germany’s priorities before COP31 in Antalya. These revolve around renewable energy sources, greater efficiency and global electrification.

Das US-Kapitol in Washington: Deutsche Politiker setzen auf eine enge transatlantische Zusammenarbeit.

US midterm elections

US midterm elections

Wadephul sees opportunities for Ukraine aid following US congressional elections

Following the Democrats’ victory in Congress, senior German politicians see new opportunities for cooperation. Foreign Minister Wadephul hopes for progress on aid to Ukraine.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und der ukrainische Präsident Wolodymyr Selenskyj

Merz: “It’s time for this war to end”

At a meeting with President Zelenskiy, the Chancellor pledges further winter aid and calls for Europe to be involved in the peace talks.

Verteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius empfängt seinen britischen Amtskollegen Wes Streeting in Berlin.

Germany and UK expand defence cooperation

Germany and the UK plan to expand their defence cooperation, focussing on new precision weapons, Eurofighter missiles and a space project.

Eine Demonstration der Initiative „Gen Z regelt“ am 31. Oktober in Freiburg

In the wake of youth protests: violence overshadows the concerns raised by young people

Following peaceful demonstrations by young people at the weekend, the mood turned violent in some cases. The rioting must not be allowed to divert attention from the legitimate concerns, however.

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