US providers dominate the market with their AI models. They will now face competition from a German-Canadian AI deal.

On the occasion of the 70th birthday of the BND, its President Martin Jäger calls for a stronger intelligence service. Pressure is rising owing to wars and crises.

Germany’s foreign minister welcomes Hungary’s U-turn on billions of EU support for Ukraine.

The Goethe-Institut in Dakar is getting a new building designed by Francis Kéré. The project is characterised by locally sourced materials and sustainable architecture.

Germany and Brazil are enhancing their cooperation. Activities are to focus on trade, defence and climate action.

Hannover Messe was officially opened by Federal Chancellor Merz and Brazil’s President Lula. Merz is counting on an optimistic approach to industry, Lula criticises the Iran war.

A French soldier was killed in the incident in southern Lebanon. Previously, three Indonesian UN soldiers were killed.

Following talks in Paris on the Strait of Hormuz, Federal Chancellor Merz called for close coordination with Washington – and warned of a global crisis.

Current information about Germany’s foreign policy and foreign relations.

The number of applications received by the Bundeswehr went up by a fifth compared to the year before. An increase in recruitment numbers was also observed, despite some seasonal fluctuation.

Further humanitarian aid was mobilised at the Sudan Conference in Berlin. In addition to aid promises, a discussion of possible political steps was also on the agenda.

No other country is supporting Ukraine more than Germany in defending itself against Russia. Cooperation is now set to become even closer.