Environment minister opens Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin
+++ Environment minister opens Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin
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🤝 The German-Ukrainian city-twinning network is growing - especially since Russia’s war of aggression began.
“Even relatively small projects can convey to the people in Ukraine that we are there for each other” so Oleksii Makeiev Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany👇
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German Navy prepares for deployment in Strait of Hormuz
+++ German Navy prepares for deployment in Strait of Hormuz
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@aussenminister.diplo.de Wadephul: “We welcome the ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by US President Trump. It can give people on both sides of the border an important respite.” Full statement 👉 www.diplo.de/2768008
Full statement: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/news/ceasefire-israel-lebanon-2768008
Statement by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the ceasefire announced between Israel and Lebanon:
Every single day for the past three years, the people in #Sudan have been suffering from the horrors of war. UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk & l agree: those responsible for atrocities must be held to account. 🇩🇪 is supporting the UN Fact-Finding Mission. -
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German-Ukrainian Government Consultations in Berlin.
German-Ukrainian Government Consultations in Berlin.
Yesterday, 🇩🇪 Chancellor Merz and 🇺🇦 President Zelensky held the first German-Ukrainian Government Consultations in over 20 years—marking a major step toward strengthening ties between both nations.
New agreements were signed, incl. defence, reconstruction, energy & innovation.
Germany is cutting fuel tax by about 17 cents per litre for two months due to a spike in oil prices.
The aim is to quickly improve the situation for drivers and businesses across the country – especially for those who rely on cars and trucks for work.
🚀 7 facts about German space travel: From founding member of the @esa.int to the astronaut training centre.
How is Germany involved in space travel? 👇
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Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon can be an important first step towards a future where both Israel’s legitimate security interests and Lebanon’s right to territorial integrity and sovereignty are respected. – @aussenminister.diplo.de in yesterday’s call with Youssef Raggi 1/3
Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel must stop. We support Lebanon’s monopoly on the use of force across its entire territory and Hezbollah’s disarmament. At the same time, it is essential that the Israeli army protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. – @aussenminister.diplo.de 2/3
To support internally displaced people, Germany provided an additional €45 million in humanitarian assistance in March, making us the largest humanitarian donor to the people in Lebanon. – @aussenminister.diplo.de in yesterday’s call with Youssef Raggi 3/3
Chancellor Merz: "The Hungarian people have decided. My heartfelt congratulations on your electoral success, dear Magyar Péter. I am looking forward to working with you. Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe. Gratulálok, kedves Magyar Péter!"
Marie-Louise Eta
Marie-Louise Eta has become the first-ever female head coach in the history of the men's Bundesliga and the first-ever female head coach of a men's side in European football's top five leagues.
Marie-Louise Eta replaces Steffen Baumgart at Union Berlin for the remaining season.
Island in the Weddell Sea not yet recorded on nautical charts.
German research vessel Polarstern in the Arctic Ocean during the ArcWatch expedition.
Researchers from Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute discovered a new island during an expedition on icebreaker Polarstern in Antarctica.
The team was surprised to spot the island that had only been marked as a danger zone on nautical charts.
The task now is to find a name for the new discovery.
👨🚀 Safety no longer starts only on the ground – but in orbit. Germany’s aerospace industry is becoming a key sector for both civil and military applications.
What makes the German aerospace industry so crucial?👇
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🕊️ Finally some good news: #Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire.
🤝 Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the agreement and thanked Pakistan for its mediation.
Read more 👇
#NewsDE
Read full statement: https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/statement-by-president-macron-prime-minister-meloni-chancellor-merz-prime-minister-starmer-prime-minister-carney-prime-minister-frederiksen-prime-minister-jetten-prime-minister-sanchez-president-of-the-european-commission-von-der-leyen-president-of-the-european-council-costa-2419478
"We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today."
"The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic means."
Full statement ⤵️
International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist.
📚 Two German authors have been shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize.
Shida Bazyar's 'The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran' was translated from German by Ruth Martin.
'The Director' by Daniel Kehlmann (translated by Ross Benjamin) marks his second time to be shortlisted.
Defending journalism matters now more than ever!
From 23–24 June at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, international journalists and media experts will discuss how strong journalism can cut through the noise. #GMF26
Register now: shorturl.at/CraJ7
Check out the programme of the #Beckett Brunch, and get your tickets to join us for a celebration of Beckett's 120th birthday and more!
🗓️Saturday 18 April, 10am–2pm
📍Trinity Long Room Hub, Dublin
🎊 All welcome, free event
📲Tickets & more details at shorturl.at/szMLq
📧 beckettbrunch2020@gmail.com
Achieving a just peace for the people of Ukraine remains Germany’s priority number one. It was good to see you again, President Zelenskyy.
Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/...
The Foreign Ministers of 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇬🇧 express deep concern about a bill that would expand the possibilities to impose death penalty in #Israel. We oppose death penalty around the world & urge the Israeli decision makers to abandon these plans. Full statement: diplo.de/2761862
Statement by Foreign Minister Wadephul on his arrival in Kyiv: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/news/wadephul-kyiv-2762540
"The meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucha and Kyiv today sends a clear signal that the Ukrainians are part of our European family."
Read German Foreign Minister Wadephul's full statement: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/...
In Germany, it is to become easier to take legal action against both platforms and perpetrators in cases of online sexual violence.
Thousands show their solidarity with victims at a demonstration in Berlin.
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🤝 At the ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Federal Foreign Office being re-established, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made a plea for greater #European unity.
💬 “Transatlantic relations are undergoing dramatic changes,” #Wadephul said.
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Free trade with Australia | deutschland.de
+++ Free trade with Australia
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Germany commits a total of €188 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the situation in the Middle East.
This will ensure that vital support reaches people in need.
A rapid and flexible response remains essential to address emerging challenges in the region.
Germany will not take active part in Iran war
+++ Germany will not take active part in Iran war
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