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New military service approved: Government opts for voluntary service

The German Federal Cabinet gave green light for new military service yesterday – initially voluntary, with higher pay and compulsory medical examination from 2027.

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Alabali Radovan in Tel Aviv: ‘The release of the hostages is the top priority!’

Development Minister Alabali Radovan calls for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and Jordan. Families of the hostages make urgent appeals, while hundreds of thousands demonstrate for peace in Tel Aviv.

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Merz, Macron and Tusk visit Moldova

Ukraine's small neighbour remains divided between pro-European and pro-Russian forces. Ahead of the parliamentary elections, the EU-oriented government is receiving prominent support.

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German aid and reconstruction: Alabali Radovan visits Palestinian territories

The German government's criticism of Israel's conduct of the war is growing.

The development minister plans to meet relatives of hostages in Tel Aviv this week and visit the West Bank.

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Wadephul in Croatia: Key country for EU accession in the Western Balkans

The process of EU accession for Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo is at a standstill.

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Sport with a donor organ: World Transplant Games in Dresden

Germany hosted the World Transplant Games for the first time. Athletes with a donated organ competed against each other in Dresden. Despite the competition, they presented themselves as one big family.

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Klingbeil in Kiev: Reliable security guarantees needed

German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Kiev to explore ways in which Germany can support Ukraine in a possible peace process.
The focus is on security guarantees and financial aid.

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Visit to Indonesia: Wadephul promotes recruitment of skilled workers

There is a shortage of skilled workers in the healthcare sector in Germany. In Indonesia, Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul is finding out how the language barrier in particular can be overcome.

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German firefighters in Spain: Fighting mega fires

Emergency services in Spain have been battling devastating forest fires for two weeks. Now Germans are also getting involved.

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Bigger than ever: Hundreds of thousands of gamers expected at Gamescom

The streets of Cologne will once again be filled with colour as the Gamescom computer games fair gets underway. Among the visitors will be many cosplayers dressed up as their favourite heroes.

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Merz calls for ceasefire and sees opportunities for peace in Ukraine: ‘The way is clear’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees opportunities for an end to the war in Ukraine. He emphasises the importance of a ceasefire before the next negotiations.

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Wadephul in Japan: Berlin and Tokyo expand cooperation

Japan and Germany are moving even closer together in the face of geopolitical challenges. Foreign Minister Wadephul voices clear criticism of Japan's neighbour China in Tokyo.

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