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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 11h

Samen met veel van onze 🇧🇪 & internationale partners hebben we gisteren de aanstaande #DagVanDeDuitseEenheid gevierd. Het was fijn om met zoveel vrienden en partners bij elkaar te komen. Hartelijk dank aan iedereen die deze bijzondere avond met ons heeft doorgebracht!

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 11h

Entourés de nombreux partenaires 🇧🇪 et internationaux, nous avons célébré hier la très proche #JournéeDeLUnitéAllemande. C’était un plaisir de se retrouver avec autant d’ami(e)s et de partenaires. Un grand merci à tous ceux qui ont partagé cette soirée exceptionnelle avec nous.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 11h

Gemeinsam mit vielen unserer 🇧🇪 & internationalen Partnern haben wir gestern den bevorstehenden #TagDerDeutschenEinheit gefeiert. Es war schön, mit so vielen Freunden und Partnern zusammenzukommen. Vielen Dank an alle, die diesen besonderen Abend mit uns verbracht haben.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 12h

🛰️ The #Bundeswehr will establish its first drone regiment for combat using unmanned systems: up to 600 men and women, with ranges of up to 500 km, says Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. 🗣️ Pistorius announced the Bundeswehr’s first drone regiment will be established in 2027.

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Unmanned weapon systems: Bundeswehr to get drone regiment

🛰️ The Bundeswehr will establish its first drone regiment for combat using unmanned systems: up to 600 men and women, with ranges of up to 500 km, says Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. #NewsDE

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 18h

🤝 A decade before 3 October 1990, the day now celebrated as German Unity Day, steps were already being taken to end the division of Europe and pave the way for German reunification. How was Germany united? 👇

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A long fight for freedom

How was Germany united? Find out about the most important facts and background information.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 01/10/2026

🏭 The “Made for Germany” initiative pledges investment of over 850 billion euros by 2028 to strengthen #Germany as a business hub. Already 147 companies and investors have joined, including #Siemens and Deutsche Bank. #NewsDE

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“Made for Germany” initiative to invest 850 billion euros

Around 150 companies and investors have joined the initiative that was launched a year ago.

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 01/10/2026

Thank you for hosting me in #Rome, my dear friend, dear Antonio Tajani! 🇮🇹 is among our closest partners in #Europe & we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. We agree to promote the 🇪🇺enlargement of the Western Balkans, boost our competitiveness & continue to support #Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Wadephul and Foreign Minister Tajani © Photothek

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GermanyintheEU @germanyintheeu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🇩🇪 Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt @bmi.bund.de at today’s 🇪🇺 #JHACouncil on a crisis response mechanism: 🔍 Detect: smuggling & disinformation-driven migration 🛡️ Intervene: Frontex rapid reaction team at external border within 24h ↩️ Return: fast-track return procedures

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 01/10/2026

Montenegro has made remarkable progress towards EU membership - it thus sets an example for the Western Balkans. Thank you, Ervin Ibrahimović, for hosting this year‘s #BerlinProcess Foreign Ministers meeting. We agreed to foster regional cooperation on reconciliation & reforms.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 30/09/2026

@aussenminister.diplo.de prior to his departure to 🇲🇪🇮🇹🇻🇦🇸🇮: „EU enlargement in the Western Balkans is a test for Europe. It will determine what influence the EU will have in the coming decades.“ Complete statement: www.diplo.de/2804346

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 30/09/2026

🤖🚀 Germany’s start-up scene has been producing an increasing number of billion-euro start-ups, thanks in part to the artificial intelligence boom. Ten new start-ups assessed to be worth at least one billion euros have emerged in Germany up to the end of September.

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Record number of German unicorns

A record number of billion-euro start-ups have emerged in Germany, thanks to the artificial intelligence and defence boom.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Pour honorer la mémoire de quatre résistants de Gosselies, déportés et exécutés en Allemagne en 1943, quatre pavés de mémoire ont été installés ce matin à Gosselies (Charleroi). Ces hommes ont sacrifié leur vie pour leur engagement dans la Résistance. #JamaisOublier #Plusjamaisça

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 29/09/2026

The discussion tends to focus on the negative aspects of Germany’s economic situation, says Dr Samina Sultan. But #Germany’s economy is still “developing positively”, thanks in no small part to investment in Germany from elsewhere in Europe. Full interview 👇 www.deutschland.de/en/topic/bus...

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“Germany’s economy has recovered better than expected”

Foreign direct investment has increased – is this a turnaround or merely a modest recovery? Economist Samina Sultan puts the figures into context.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

75 Jahre #BVerfG ⚖️: Das Bundesverfassungsgericht ist eine tragende Säule unserer Demokratie. Nicht nur staatl. Organe haben Zugang, sondern mit der Verfassungsbeschwerde kann jede & jeder Gehör finden. Heute Festakt in #Karlsruhe mit Bundespräsidenten #Steinmeier.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

75 ans #BVerfG ⚖️: La Cour constitutionnelle fédérale = pilier essentiel de n/ démocratie. Elle n’est pas réservée aux institutions pubiques: grâce au recours constitutionnel, chacun peut s’y faire entendre. Cérémonie offic. ajd à #Karlsruhe en prés. du présidt féd. #Steinmeier.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

75 jaar #BVerfG ⚖️: het Constitutionele hof is 1 vd pijlers v. onze democratie. Niet alleen overheidsinstanties hebben toegang, maar via het grondwettel. beroep kan iedereen z’n stem laten horen. Vdg plechtige ceremonie in #Karlsruhe met bondspresident #Steinmeier.

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Cerstin Gammelin @bprsprecherin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"Das Bundesverfassungsgericht hat maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, dass unsere zweite deutsche Demokratie eine Erfolgsgeschichte geworden ist. Ein starkes Bundesverfassungsgericht ist Teil der Resilienz unserer Demokratie.“ BPr Steinmeier am 75. Jubiläum des Bundesverfassungsgerichts in Karlsruhe. 1/3

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GermanyintheEU @germanyintheeu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🇩🇪 State Secretary Hartmann attends the 🇪🇺 #FAC Defence. 🇺🇦 faces a dramatic winter: strengthening air defence – from Patriot to IRIS-T – is key. The EU will continue to support 🇺🇦 & increase the pressure on the Russian economy, including on the shadow fleet.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In #Houthulst herdachten we gisteren de slachtoffers van de Slag om het Bos Houthulst tijdens WOI. Op de Belgische militaire begraafplaats en langs de verschillende oorlogsmonumenten eerden we de gesneuvelden. We mogen #NooitVergeten zodat dit #NooitMeer gebeurt.

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GermanyintheEU @germanyintheeu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#Servicepost: ⏰ Coming up at +/- 08:00. 🇩🇪 Parliamentary State Secretary Sebastian Hartmann will give a statement ahead of today’s 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council #FAC (Defence) in Brussels. Watch the statement live: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/de

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In #Lommel, alongside our 🇵🇱 & 🇧🇪 partners & friends, we honored the memory of the brave soldiers of the 1st Polish Armoured Division in WWII, who gave their lives for the freedom of Europe. In light of the war in Ukraine, this remembrance is more important than ever. #NeverAgain

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🇧🇪 uczciliśmy w #Lommel pamięć o dzielnych żołnierzach 1. Polskiej Dywizji Pancernej, którzy podczas II wojny światowej oddali życie za wolność Europy. W obliczu wojny w Ukrainie pamięć o nich jest ważniejsza niż kiedykolwiek. #NeverAgain

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gestern Abend großartiges (!!) Theaterstück „ZINC“ von David Van Reybrouck im Théâtre de Liège. Anhand der Geschichte v Neutral Moresnet eine beeindruckende Reflexion über Identität, Sprache, Kultur und Europa! Demnächst auch in Düsseldorf und Brüssel - unbedingt empfehlenswert!

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

5x van nationaliteit veranderen zonder te verhuizen? 🌍 Welkom in het historische Neutraal Moresnet! In het toneelstuk “ZINC” v. David Van Reybrouck (Goethe-medaille 2025) komt dit Europese experiment tot leven d.m.v. videomapping. Gisteren i.h. theater van Luik! Fantastisch!

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Changer 5 fois de nationalité sans déménager ? 🌍 Bienvenue dans le passé de Moresnet-Neutre ! Dans la pièce de théâtre « ZINC » de David Van Reybrouck (Médaille Goethe en 2025), cette expérience européenne prend vie grâce au vidéomapping. Vu hier au Théâtre de Liège ! Génial !

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Journée européenne des langues: On fête la diversité de l’Europe & ses langues. Le multilinguisme: la 🗝️ du dialogue & de la compréhension. L’allemand: la langue maternelle la +parlée dans l‘UE. Et la 5e #Semainedelallemand dans toute la 🇧🇪 est proche! 👉 Wochefuerdeutsch.be

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Woche für Deutsch

Vom 17. bis zum 22. Oktober 2022 findet belgienweit die Woche für Deutsch statt. Ziel dieser Woche ist es, das Bewusstsein für Deutsch als Fremdsprache und dritte Landessprache zu stärken.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Woche für Deutsch

Vom 17. bis zum 22. Oktober 2022 findet belgienweit die Woche für Deutsch statt. Ziel dieser Woche ist es, das Bewusstsein für Deutsch als Fremdsprache und dritte Landessprache zu stärken.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Europese Dag van de Talen: We vieren de diversiteit v. Europa & zijn talen. Meertaligheid is de 🗝️ voor dialoog & begrip. Duits is de meest gesproken moedertaal in de EU. En binnenkort vindt de 5e #WeekVanHetDuits in heel 🇧🇪 plaats! 👉 Wochefuerdeutsch.be

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Woche für Deutsch

Vom 17. bis zum 22. Oktober 2022 findet belgienweit die Woche für Deutsch statt. Ziel dieser Woche ist es, das Bewusstsein für Deutsch als Fremdsprache und dritte Landessprache zu stärken.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Europäischer Tag der Sprachen: Wir feiern die Vielfalt Europas & seiner Sprachen. Mehrsprachigkeit ist der 🗝️ für Dialog & Verständigung. Deutsch ist die meistgesprochene Muttersprache der EU. Und bald findet die 5. #WochefuerDeutsch in ganz 🇧🇪 statt! 👉 Wochefuerdeutsch.be

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Woche für Deutsch

Vom 17. bis zum 22. Oktober 2022 findet belgienweit die Woche für Deutsch statt. Ziel dieser Woche ist es, das Bewusstsein für Deutsch als Fremdsprache und dritte Landessprache zu stärken.

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Botschafter Martin Kotthaus @dbobruessel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

La Fête de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles 🎉 Cérémonie officielle ajd en présence de @PhilippeClose, B. Dispa (@ParlementF) et E. Degryse (Gouv. #FWB). Bonne fête à toutes et tous les francophones de Belgique ! 🇧🇪

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

🇮🇶 is an important partner in a region facing a complex & constantly changing security environment. Thank you Fuad Husseein for the constructive exchange at #UNGA81 focusing on solutions for the crises in the Strait of Hormuz & Bab el-Mandeb.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Germany & Oman 🇴🇲 share the same goal: #Hormuz must be open to free navigation, without controls or fees. We appreciate #Oman‘s constructive role toward a peaceful resolution of this conflict - @aussenminister.diplo.de with FM Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi #UNGA81.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Peacebuilding is most effective when it is rooted in local realities, driven by national stakeholders & supported by the international community. As largest supporter of UN Peacebuilding, Germany has proven that investing in peace is worth it. - @aussenminister.diplo.de at #UNGA81

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Iran's attacks on its neighbours are unacceptable. Germany stands with #Bahrain, which also became a target. We are committed to working together for a peaceful environment in the Middle East - @aussenminister.diplo.de at his meeting with 🇧🇭 Abdullatif Al Zayani

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Always insightful to discuss the situation in the Middle East with you, dear Ayman Hsafadi! 🇩🇪 & 🇯🇴 is a partnership based on 70+ years of trust. We remain committed to a negotiated Two-State Solution. Germany commends 🇯🇴 on its tireless diplomacy and support for refugees.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Let us finally escape this spiral of destruction and violence. Three steps are needed: A full and immediate ceasefire, starting in the Black Sea, to secure the vital flow of grain and food. A comprehensive exchange of prisoners of war. A return to negotiations in good faith. 2/3

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Ukraine has been ready for negotiations for a long time. But Russia continues to refuse – failing to live up to its responsibility as a permanent member of the Security Council. Ukraine is ready. Germany is ready to contribute to a peaceful outcome. ➡️ 3/3

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Statement by Foreign Minister Wadephul on the Security Council meeting regarding Ukraine

Once again, we gather here as Ministers to discuss the unprovoked, unjustified, illegal and utterly brutal war of aggression that Russia is waging against Ukraine. As well as Russia’s campaign o...

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 24/09/2026

Germany is committed to working against climate change which risks to destroy livelihoods especially in the Pacific Islands region. @aussenminister.diplo.de & Pacific Islands Forum SG Baron Waqa discussed the priorities of our cooperation, with Germany now being Strategic Partner of the #PIF.

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GermanyintheEU @germanyintheeu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🇩🇪 Federal Minister Katherina Reiche @bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de attends the 🇪🇺 #COMPET Council in Brussels today. Competitiveness is key to Europe's strength, resilience & defence – from scaling up chip production with the #ChipsAct 2.0 to #MadeWithEurope: produced in Europe, with our partners

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 24/09/2026

The economy will grow again. That is roughly how the OECD’s forecast for Germany can be summed up. Find out exactly what the forecast says, and what the figures are for the rest of the eurozone, here 👇 www.deutschland.de/en/news/oecd... #NewsDE

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OECD upwardly revises German economic forecast

Despite crises, OECD envisages a more pronounced economic upswing for Germany this year. Uncertainties remain nonetheless.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Iran must engage constructively in talks for a sustainable solution to end the conflict in the region & unconditionally open the Strait of #Hormuz, ensuring free, safe and toll-free navigation for all. - @aussenminister.diplo.de in a meeting with Foreign Minister @araghchi.bsky.social at #UNGA81

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy offers important opportunities for German businesses. At #UNGA81, @aussenminister.diplo.de and 🇻🇳 FM Le Hoai Trung agreed to cooperate more closely, including on trade and investment.

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Thank you, my dear friend Dr. S. Jaishankar, for our good talks at #UNGA81. 🇩🇪 & #India are strong partners for multilateralism and peace & security, in the G4 & beyond. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz concerns us. Russia’s war in 🇺🇦 remains Europe‘s biggest security challenge.

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Germany is committed to Lebanon’s sovereignty & territorial integrity and thus convinced: Hizbollah must be disarmed, Lebanon needs to exercise its state monopoly of power. We will continue to stand firmly by 🇱🇧, dear FM Youssef Raggi - also after the end of #UNIFIL.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Making the UN future proof: At the invitation of @aussenminister.diplo.de and his 🇸🇬 & 🇬🇭 counterparts a diverse group of member states discussed the challenges for the next UN leadership. They agreed: For the UN to step up & solve global problems, continued & ambitious reforms are needed.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Germany and #Indonesia work hand in hand on regional security, free trade and energy transition. The EU-Indonesia #FTA offers major opportunities for both sides - @aussenminister.diplo.de with 🇮🇩 Foreign Minister Sugiono at #UNGA81.

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Johann Wadephul @aussenminister.diplo.de · 23/09/2026

Security in Europe & the Indo-Pacific is closely interconnected - and so is our interest in free & secure sea lanes. At #UNGA81 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇵🇱🇬🇧🇦🇺🇯🇵🇰🇷🇳🇿 jointly committed to work to this end. This is also essential to our prosperity across the regions & continents.

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German Foreign Office @germany.diplo.de · 22/09/2026

Transatlantic cooperation remains a cornerstone of our security and the G7 a key forum for coordination among core partners. G7 Foreign Ministers met at #UNGA81 and discussed support for Ukraine with 🇺🇦 Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha as well as Middle East and maritime security.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 22/09/2026

📈 The German electrical and digital industry increased its exports by 11.9 per cent to 23.5 billion euros in July. Nearly 90 percent of the export growth is attributable to trade with European Union countries.

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Significant surge in German electronics exports

The German electronics industry stepped up its exports considerably in July. Growth was driven particularly by business with the EU.

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