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

Kanadas Digitalminister Evan Solomon und Bundesdigitalminister Karsten Wildberger bei einer Pressekonferenz in Berlin.
Artificial intelligence
New AI alliance for government agencies and critical infrastructure
US providers dominate the market with their AI models. They will now face competition from a German-Canadian AI deal.
Spaniens Ministerpräsident Sánchez und Bundeskanzler Merz beim informellen EU-Gipfel in Zypern Germany News Today
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Merz welcomes new loan to Ukraine
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Der Hauptsitz des Bundesnachrichtendienstes (BND) in Berlin
Security
BND leader wants to turn the intelligence service into a defence unit
On the occasion of the 70th birthday of the BND, its President Martin Jäger calls for a stronger intelligence service. Pressure is rising owing to wars and crises.
Johann Wadephul
Ukraine war
Wadephul: Hungary is back in the European family
Germany’s foreign minister welcomes Hungary’s U-turn on billions of EU support for Ukraine.
Der Architekt Diébédo Francis Kéré in seinem Büro in Berlin Kreuzberg im Portrait.
Culture
Kéré designs sustainable Goethe-Institut in Dakar
The Goethe-Institut in Dakar is getting a new building designed by Francis Kéré. The project is characterised by locally sourced materials and sustainable architecture.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und Brasiliens Präsident Lula da Silva mit Regierungsvertretern bei den deutsch-brasilianischen Konsultationen in Hannover
International relations
Germany and Brazil are forging closer bonds
Germany and Brazil are enhancing their cooperation. Activities are to focus on trade, defence and climate action.
Bundeskanzler Merz (r) und Präsident Lula
Politics
Friedrich Merz: “Optimism is the spirit”
Hannover Messe was officially opened by Federal Chancellor Merz and Brazil’s President Lula. Merz is counting on an optimistic approach to industry, Lula criticises the Iran war.
Ein Soldat ist von hinten zu sehen. Er trägt eine blaue Weste mit der Aufschrift UN und hat einen blauen Überzug über seinem Helm.
Lebanon
Federal Government condemns attack on UN peacekeepers
A French soldier was killed in the incident in southern Lebanon. Previously, three Indonesian UN soldiers were killed.
Bundeswehrangehörige bei einem Empfang im Bundesministerium der Verteidigung in Berlin.
Defence
20 percent increase in people applying to join the Bundeswehr
The number of applications received by the Bundeswehr went up by a fifth compared to the year before. An increase in recruitment numbers was also observed, despite some seasonal fluctuation.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul auf der Sudan Konferenz in Berlin
Sudan Conference
1.49 billion euros in humanitarian aid for Sudan
Further humanitarian aid was mobilised at the Sudan Conference in Berlin. In addition to aid promises, a discussion of possible political steps was also on the agenda.
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.

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