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Özdemir leads Greens to election victory in Baden-Württemberg Cem Özdemier is likely to become Baden-Württemberg’s state premier. At yesterday’s state parliamentary elections, the Greens won at the eleventh hour.

🗳️ The Greens led by Cem #Özdemir have narrowly won the state #election in Baden-Württemberg.

🏛️ With 30.2%, the #Greens finished just ahead of the #CDU (29.7%). Özdemir has offered to cooperate with the CDU again.

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Germany is fourth-largest arms exporter

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Why is Germany continuing to support the UN, Ms Güler? The UN is being obstructed by some of its members and is struggling financially. Nonetheless, Germany wants to step up rather than reduce its engagement.

Despite obstacles and financial pressure, #Germany wants to take on more responsibility in the United Nations, not less.

🗣️ Serap Güler on why the Security Council remains “indispensable” and Germany’s 2027/28 agenda.

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🇪🇺 European countries are buying significantly more #military equipment.

🇺🇦 Countries are expanding their arsenals primarily because of the war in #Ukraine. But that is no longer the only reason.

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Paralympics – Forster wins Germany’s first gold medal Anna-Lena Forster triumphed on the alpine slopes to win Germany’s first gold medal at the Paralympics in Italy. There were also podium finishes in the biathlon.

🥇🇩🇪 Germany celebrates its first Paralympics gold! Forster’s victory sends a powerful message of perseverance and ambition.

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The Gen Z Beethoven Louis Philippson is a rising piano star on TikTok: with perfect pitch, millions of fans and sold-out tours. He explains in our interview how he is changing classical music.

Classical music, but make it #TikTok. 🎹

🎶 “Gen‑Z Beethoven” pianist Louis Philippson is wowing TikTok with perfect pitch, millions of fans, and sold‑out tours.

How is he making classical music feel more accessible through social media? 👇

Germany increases humanitarian assistance in the Middle East The German government is providing just under €100 million in additional aid for the Middle East.

More than words—Germany expands humanitarian assistance in the Middle East, delivering critical supplies and support to those affected by conflict and uncertainty.

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Germany provides another 200 million euros in aid to Ukraine

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“The younger generation gives me hope” As an “Afrofluencer”, Stève Hiobi works to raise awareness about Africa. In this interview, he talks about the power of social media, the courage to take a stand and global interconnections.

🌍 Stève Hiobi uses social media to show #Africa beyond the clichés.

🇩🇪 As an #Afrofluencer, he explains global connections and gives space to African perspectives.

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They are shaking things up in Germany - and the world NBA, the German national team, social media: these German stars are setting new standards in the international arena - and millions of fans are watching their every move.

🏀⚽ NBA, national team, social media: These #German stars are setting new international benchmarks.

Prime examples: the Wagner brothers Moe & Franz in the #NBA, as well as Jamal Musiala with the German national team.

What stories are behind these successes? 👇

Merz: no German military involvement in Iran war Following his meeting with US President Donald Trump, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz defends the military strikes carried out by the USA and Israel against Iran. The two leaders also discussed the Ukraine war and tariffs.

🇩🇪 🤝 🇺🇸 Germany takes a clear line on the Iran crisis: No military intervention.

By emphasizing diplomacy, Germany prioritizes regional stability and responsibility.

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Diving into the depths of nature Researching biodiversity: the well-established Senckenberg Society is dedicated to biodiversity on a vast array of levels.

#Germany is more than cities & highways.

🌊🌳 It’s also: peatlands, forests, rivers — and millions of species.

The long-established Senckenberg Society @sgn.one is dedicated to #biodiversity on many levels.

Are there still unknown animal species? 👇

#Israel and the #US's attack on #Iran will clearly be the focus of the talks in the Oval Office.

However, other topics may also be discussed. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz has travelled to the US.

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Peaceful protests in Germany Following the death of the Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, thousands of people took to the streets in German cities to demonstrate for a change of government in Teheran.

📣Peaceful protests in #Germany

🇮🇷 Following the death of the Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, thousands of people took to the streets in German cities to demonstrate for a change of government in #Teheran.

How exactly did the demonstrations proceed? 👇

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Merz describes strikes against Iran as “not free of risk”

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🇩🇪🇩🇪 In light of the military strikes on Iran and the death of religious leader #Khamenei, thousands take to the streets in #Germany.

🇮🇷 The people hope for a better future for #Iran.

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Merz, Macron and Starmer condemn Iranian counterattacks After attacks by the US and Israel, the situation in the Middle East is escalating. The Federal Chancellor and two close partners criticise Iran’s response.

“We call for a resumption of negotiations and urge the Iranian leadership to seek a negotiated solution.”

Following attacks by the United States and Israel, the situation in the Middle East is escalating. Merz, Macron and Starmer condemn Iran’s counterattacks.

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EU-mercosur-agreement-provisionally-in-force Companies in Germany and other EU member states will soon benefit from the advantages of the free trade agreement.

🌍 The EU-Mercosur agreement provisionally enters into force.

🤝 The EU and the South American Mercosur countries are thus deepening their trade relations.

What does this mean? Find out more. 👇

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“Germany is especially attractive just now” Skilled workforce, research, infrastructure: Germany attracts investors with its many strengths, stresses Julia Braune, CEO of Germany Trade & Invest.

✅ Location check: Germany scores with infrastructure, research & skilled workers.

🗣️#Germany attracts investors with its many strengths, stresses Julia Braune, CEO of @GTAI_de.

What are Germany’s strengths compared to other countries? 👇

Bundestag approves kamikaze drones The Bundeswehr could usher in a new phase with the deployment of unmanned weapons systems. The parliamentary committee approves drones with warheads.

The budget committee of the German #parliament has given the green light for the purchase of kamikaze drones.

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius spoke of an “important step”.

What is behind Germany's drone deal? 👇

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„Du musst eine große Geschichte erzählen“ Das Berliner KI-Startup Parloa ist auf Erfolgskurs – und mittlerweile drei Milliarden US-Dollar wert. Co-Gründer Malte Kosub über Ambition und Resilienz.

📈 Berlin #AI start-up Parloa is on the road to success - and now valued at three billion US dollars.

🗣️ Co-founder Malte Kosub: “We show that world leading companies can be built in Europe.”

Do people in #Germany and Europe need to become more ambitious? 👇

German economy on course for growth Germany’s economy grew strongly towards the end of 2025. This year, a high level of public investment is expected to give the upturn an additional boost.

📈 Germany’s #economy grew strongly towards the end of 2025.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3 per cent compared with the previous quarter, the Federal Statistical Office confirmed.

What are the key growth drivers in 2026? 👇

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🇩🇪 🇨🇳 During his first trip to #China, Chancellor Merz is pushing for cooperation with China. A format that has been dormant for several years is to be revived.

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China’s Prime Minister Li Qiang welcomes Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Beijing with military honours.

+++ Merz in China: “great potential for further growth”

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Merz: pressure on Russia must be increased Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz describes Russia’s war against Ukraine as “barbaric” and pledges to continue to stand firmly by Ukraine’s side.

🇩🇪 Federal Chancellor Merz: pressure on #Russia must be increased.

🗣️ #Merz describes Russia’s hostilities against #Ukraine as “barbaric” and pledges to continue to stand firmly by Ukraine’s side.

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🇩🇪 🇨🇳 Ahead of his first trip to #China, German Chancellor Friedrich #Merz has set out clear expectations:
Beijing has considerable influence over Moscow – and could help end the war in #Ukraine.

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How Germany is mobilising private capital for growth The Federal Government wants to kick-start the German economy with its Germany Fund, tax incentives and billions of euros in infrastructural investment.

📈 Germany wants to mobilize private capital to drive growth.

How can #Germany make #investments happen faster—and what exactly is the “Germany Fund”? 👇

Golden Bear goes to “Yellow Letters” For the first time in more than 20 years, a film by a German director scoops the top award at the Berlinale: İlker Çatak tells a tale of political oppression in “Yellow Letters”.

🐻 “Yellow Letters”, a political drama by Berlin director İlker Çatak, has won the Golden Bear at the Berlinale.

🎬 This is the first time in more than 20 years that a film by a German director has scooped the festival’s top award.

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Greater AI cooperation with India Following the AI summit in India, Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger expressed satisfaction with the agreements reached there.

🤝 Following the AI summit in India, Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger expressed satisfaction.

🗣️ At the international meeting Germany and India had agreed to intensify their cooperation in the field of AI.

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Federal Government strengthens network to combat health risks The Network of University Medicine (NUM) is to receive permanent federal funding in order to strengthen international health research.

⚕️Germany strengthens health risk response: the University Medicine Network (NUM) aims to advance global health research.

🗣️ Research Minister Dorothee Bär described the step as an important signal for research.

How does the network contribute to global health research?👇

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