German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky failed to reach an agreement on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

Germany’s overall public-sector budget deficit, covering the federal government, federal states, municipalities and social security funds, reached €98.8 billion in the first half of 2026.

Germany is marking the 36th anniversary of the country’s reunification on October 3 with celebrations and events across the country.