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

Johannes Wadephul (Mitte)
Foreign policy
Wadephul in Israel
Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul has travelled to Israel for his inaugural visit.
Starmer, Merz, Macron
Ukraine
Merz with Macron, Starmer and Tusk in Kyiv
European leaders reiterate support for Ukraine. Merz previously discussed the situation with US President Trump.
Live-Ticker Germany News Today
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New government pledges support for Ukraine
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Religion
Steinmeier is backing the new Pope as a bridge-builder.
German President wishes Pope Leo XIV “strength, love and prudence” for his office.
Gedenken zum Kriegsende vor 80 Jahren
Anniversary
Commemorating the end of the war 80 years on
Today marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Numerous events are being held to mark this historic date – including in the Bundestag.
DAAD celebrates its 100th anniversary
Anniversary
DAAD celebrates 100th anniversary
The DAAD has been supporting international research exchanges for 100 years. Steinmeier: “Work more important than ever.”
Kabinett beginnt mit der Arbeit
The new Federal Government
Cabinet commences its work
The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is travelling to France and Poland today. The constituent meeting of his cabinet continued into the late evening. 
Friedrich Merz im Bundestag nach der Wahl Governing coalition
Election of Chancellor
Friedrich Merz is German Chancellor
In a second ballot the Bundestag elects the CDU leader as successor to Olaf Scholz.
Zapfenstreich für Scholz
Farewell
Grand tattoo for Scholz
Last night, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz was honoured with a grand tattoo. Many of his colleagues attended the event to bid him farewell.
Friedrich Merz und Lars Klingbeil
Federal Government
CDU/CSU and SPD are presenting their Cabinet
All ministers were announced one day before the Federal Chancellor is to be elected.
Scholz
Commemoration of the war’s end
Call for the preservation of Europe
At the former Neuengamme Concentration Camp, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz appeals for a Europe united in peace 80 years after the end of the Second World War. 
Eine Frau sitzt am Schreibtisch am Laptop.
Employment
Working from home: Germany out in front
Very few countries placed higher than Germany in an international ranking. Rates of working from home have remained stable since 2023.

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