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02.09.2026: Deterrence: Germany navy successfully tests long-range missile 01.09.2026: Wadephul calls for energy cooperation with Algeria and Tunisia 01.09.2026: G20 Finance Ministers: Klingbeil warns of normalisation of relations with Russia 31.08.2026: Germany and France are calling for Hong Kong lawyer to be released 28.08.2026: Merz forms alliance against EU budget plans

Zu den Sanktionen der Bundesregierung zählt auch die Schließung des Russischen Hauses in Berlin.

German government says Russia is to blame for drone attack

The German government is responding to the drone attack with a variety of measures, including the closure of Russian institutions.

Skyline einer Stadt

50 percent increase in foreign investment in Germany

Foreign companies invested 86 billion euros in Germany in 2025, some 50 percent more than in the year before. Companies from the United Kingdom, in particular, invested large sums.

Spielszene im Finale Deutschland gegen Spanien der Hockey-WM 2026

German team wins Hockey World Cup

The German team won the final of the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup that was held in Belgium and the Netherlands, and matched Pakistan’s record.

Eine Rakete schießt in die Luft.

Telescope equipped with German technology launched into space

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman space telescope is to explore dark matter, among other things. The Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg is playing an important role.

Die Suche nach Überlebenden im Katastrophengebiet läuft weiter.

Disaster relief

Disaster relief

Himalayan floods: Germany offers assistance

The German government is providing financial support, while NGOs are delivering emergency aid in the disaster area. Germans are among those missing.

Im Rahmen der Konferenz demonstrierte die Bundespolizei ihre Einsatzfähigkeit.

Dobrindt: rapid-response task force for the Baltic Sea region

Drones and the Russian shadow fleet: at a conference in Flensburg, Interior Minister Dobrindt and his partners discussed security strategies for the Baltic Sea.

Private Haushalte in Deutschland investieren in den Klimaschutz.

Increase in private investment in climate action

Replacing oil-fired heating systems with heat pumps or cars with combustion engines with electric ones: millions of German households are investing to help realise the energy transition.

Friedrich Merz

Merz sees economic recovery in Germany

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz can see signs of economic recovery and expects further progress.

Die Gamescom findet bis zum 30.08.2026 in Köln statt.

Start of Gamescom 2026 in Cologne

The international gaming scene is meeting in Cologne for five days. Renowned developers are presenting their latest projects at Gamescom, as well as giving an insight into upcoming games.

Eine Reiterin sitzt auf einem Pferd und hält Flaggen in der Hand.

Germany bags numerous medals at FEI World Championships

500,000 fans thrilled by Team Germany’s wins in Aachen. The numerous medals bode well for the Olympics.

Außenminister Wadephul zeigt auf etwas.

Wadephul close to front line during Ukraine visit

Following political talks in Kyiv, Wadephul heads closer to the front line. During his fourth visit to Ukraine, Germany’s foreign minister travels far to the east of the country for the first time.

Maschinenbau: Arbeit an Industrieanlagen

German mechanical engineering: export surge towards end of half year

Mechanical engineering is one of Germany’s most important export sectors. An increase of 6.8 percent in June has given it a boost.

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