Germany is Ukraine’s most important ally in its defence against Russia. Merz announced deliveries of interceptor drones and long-range weapons.

🛰️ 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

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

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

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

Germany is reliant on people with a migrant background, especially in sectors suffering from a shortage of skilled labour.

Germany’s political order is the result of nearly 1,000 years of history. Discover what mediaeval castles have to do with German federalism.

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

Germany is entering Bavaria’s capital city to host the Olympic Games in 2036 or later.

Germany is entering the international race to host the Olympics with Munich. The Bavarian capital has beaten Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr – by a wider margin than previously expected. Get more news from Germany on https://www.deutschland.de/en/news #NewsDE

The German foreign minister and his Russian counterpart have their first bilateral meeting since 2022. Speaking to the UN General Assembly, Wadephul appeals for common AI security regulations.

Canada’s rapprochement with the European Union was also discussed during the meeting of the two foreign ministers, as was cooperation on AI and defence.

The Federal Foreign Minister is taking a one-day break from the general debate at the UN General Assembly in New York. In Ottawa, he intends to strengthen relations with a special partner. Get more news from Germany on https://www.deutschland.de/en/news #NewsDE

The German economy is on the upswing: leading economic institutes are significantly raising their forecasts – but experts warn that the whole thing is built on shaky foundations. Get more news from Germany on https://www.deutschland.de/en/news #NewsDE

More than 500 soldiers and civilian emergency services personnel are jointly rehearsing a response to a conflict on NATO’s eastern border in Hamburg. There may be occasional restrictions and traffic disruption in the Hanseatic city. Get more news from Germany on https://www.deutschland.de/en/news #NewsDE

Der Politikwissenschaftler Herfried Münkler über Deutschlands Kompromisskultur, ihre historischen Wurzeln und die Frage, ob sie auch problematisch sein kann.

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

The agreement aims to promote biodiversity in regions outside national territorial waters.

A new satellite production facility is set to open in the capital. The company is headquartered in the US – but aims to be a reliable business partner for customers in Europe. Get more news from Germany on https://www.deutschland.de/en/news #NewsDE

Almost everyone has health insurance, and the standard of healthcare is high. But rising costs are putting the system under pressure to reform.

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

Kant, Goethe, Beethoven: many writers and intellectuals of lasting global relevance were German. Here are the reasons.

Consultation services and training opportunities are available to help unemployed people in Germany to quickly find a new job.

The AfD won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while Die Linke came first in Berlin.

NATO faces major decisions. Carsten Breuer will become Secretary General Mark Rutte’s principal military adviser, putting a German officer in one of NATO’s most influential military positions.

It is a major step forward for the German air force: the first F-35 fighter jet is being handed over in the USA. It is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

German industry is increasingly optimistic that the current phase of economic weakness is coming to an end. Defence contracts provide much-needed boost, but another key sector has also seen growth.

At the third meeting of the Strategy Group at the Federal Chancellery, experts discussed Germany's AI strategy and innovations for the defence sector.

In Mainz, universities, research institutes and biotech companies work particularly closely together. This is not a coincidence: it is the result of a clear strategy.

Germany and the USA want to integrate their defence industries more closely and work together to produce more weapons and ammunition faster.

Skilled workforce, research, infrastructure: Germany attracts investors with its many strengths, stresses Julia Braune, CEO of Germany Trade & Invest.

Germany and the US want to cooperate more closely on arms production. During a visit to the US, Boris Pistorius talks about other joint projects.

Instead of crude oil, the facility processes wood. Why a Finnish biotechnology company chose Germany as the location for its bold project.

German tennis star crowns his most successful Grand Slam season to date with second Grand Slam title in just three months.

Skilled workers, innovation, legal certainty: find out what makes Germany an attractive place to do business.

Visitors are flocking to thousands of sites across Germany today for Open Monument Day. The Upper Franconian city of Bamberg is in particular focus this year.

What do Germany’s cities taste like? Spoiler alert: not everything is as it seems, and there’s even a cheese sandwich camouflaged as a poultry dish.

Needing sun lotion and eating Christmas biscuits are far from mutually exclusive. Let’s take a look at some of Germany’s most peculiar eating habits.

The advance of the Houthi militants in Yemen is worsening the supply crisis, warns UN World Food Programme’s Germany director.

For the first time, a president of the United Arab Emirates has come to Germany on a state visit. Both countries plan to deepen their ties - and invest heavily.

China and the USA have so far been the front runners when it comes to large language models. A German research consortium has now developed its own model in a very short time.

The AfD’s election victory in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked a new debate concerning possible proceedings for having the party banned. The Federal Chancellor has now shared his view on the matter.

Newly founded company Ground A has developed a mobile laser weapon to counter drones. Series production is due to begin next year.

It is a major step forward for Europe’s space industry: a start-up founded only in 2018 has successfully launched a rocket into space on its second test flight.

The AfD scores a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt but fails to gain absolute majority. Could the party, that is classified as far-right extremist in the federal state, still be able to form a government?

🗳️ Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, it remains to be seen who will form a government: the AfD’s just under 44% is not enough to form a single-party government. #NewsDE

Elections to a new state parliament are taking place in Saxony-Anhalt. Will the AfD – sections of which are far-right – win an outright majority, or will it still be unclear who will form a government when polls close?

Robots, smart kitchen gadgets and AI applications are on display at the leading IFA tech trade fair in Berlin.

To the delight of the game’s fans, Germany is hosting the Women’s Basketball World Cup for the second time in 2026. Team Germany is definitely one to watch.