During a trip to the new NATO states of Sweden and Finland, Federal President Steinmeier learns about defence capabilities and crisis preparedness

The German Pavilion in Venice has been completed despite the sudden death of artist Henrike Naumann. What now lies behind millions of mosaic tiles.

The German start-up sector is raising more venture capital from investors, not least thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence.

In order to be prepared for a possible deployment in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany is sending the minehunter “Fulda” to the Mediterranean.

Germany is to become a shareholder in the African insurance agency ATIDI. It insures investment and trade in African countries against risk.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: Military bases in Germany serve “our security as much as the security of the United States”.

Two weeks ago, a conference in Berlin aimed to raise funding for Sudan; now, a joint declaration has been issued in the form of the Berlin Principles.

Representatives from Germany and 56 other countries discussed at a conference in Colombia how agreements can be implemented more quickly.

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held talks in New York in connection with Germany’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council.

Despite Brexit, the UK sees itself as a steadfast partner of the EU. Another strategic agreement has now been reached with Germany.

Focusing on rapprochement: the Germany-UK Business-Government Forum in Berlin is bringing together top-level representatives of politics and business from both countries.

The German navy’s “Fulda” minehunter is to set sail for the Mediterranean. Defence Minister Pistorius wants to be prepared when it comes to securing the Strait of Hormuz.