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Kai Wegner (links), Regierender Bürgermeister von Berlin, steckt neben Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier bei einer zentralen Gedenkveranstaltung anlässlich von 35 Jahre friedliche Revolution und Mauerfall in der Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer eine Rose in die Hinterlandmauer.
35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
“Without freedom, everything else is nothing”
Germany commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall with numerous events while at the same time remembering the November pogroms of 9 November 1938.
Tausende Menschen feiern im November 1989 die Öffnung der Ost-West-Grenzen.
Culture of remembrance
Germany celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The Berlin Wall was overcome by courageous people in the GDR on 9 November 1989. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the events of 35 years ago were a “pan-European victory”.
Bundespräsident Steinmeier bei der Vereidigung
Germany
German President Steinmeier swears in new ministers
Following the collapse of the governing coalition, new heads have been assigned to three ministries.
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German business: tariffs would be detrimental to the USA, too
Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.
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US election
Federal Chancellor Scholz congratulates Trump on winning the election
The Federal Chancellor stressed the good relations and close cooperation between Germany and the USA.
Dorf in Sudan – auch hier ist der ZFDaktiv.
Conflicts
Civil Peace Service celebrates its 25th anniversary
CPS experts from Germany support violence prevention in 45 countries around the world.
Nato-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte
Nato
Federal Chancellor Scholz receives NATO Secretary General Rutte
Inaugural visit to Berlin by Stoltenberg's successor 
Podiumsdiskussion auf der COP16-Artenschutzkonferenz
COP16
COP16 ends without a financial plan, Germany increases support
COP16 ended without any concrete financial commitments, but Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke nevertheless sees progress in species conservation. 
Wolf in der Lausitz in Ostdeutschland
Species conservation
Good chances of survival for wolves in Germany
Large number of suitable habitats: scientists have determined that wolf survival rates in Germany are among the highest in the world.  
Eine Gruppe von Menschen demonstriert vor dem Reichstagsgebäude in Berlin für das Selbstbestimmungsgesetz und hält ein lila Banner mit der Aufschrift „Ja zum Selbstbestimmungsgesetz! Nein zu Diskriminierung und Misstrauen!“ sowie verschiedenen Pride-Flaggen.
Self-Determination Act
Free choice of gender market and first name
The new Self-Determination Act makes it easier for people in Germany to change their gender marker and first name. 
Eine Gruppe von Feuerwehrleuten in roten Uniformen und Helmen watet nach starkem Regen in Spanien durch eine überflutete Straße mit beschädigten Autos und Trümmern, während Umstehende zuschauen.
Flash flooding disaster
Germany offers support to Spain
German Federal Government shows compassion and solidarity to “our Spanish friends”. 
Entsetzen über Hinrichtung des deutschen Staatsbürgers in Iran.
Judicial murder in Iran
Federal Chancellor Scholz describes Sharmahd's execution as scandalous
Horrified reaction to the execution of the German national in Iran

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