Germany updates: Population growth on the decline
Minister wants to see greater German involvement in space exploration Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is in the US for tariff talks Deutsche Welle is getting a new Director General In 2024, Germany's population grew by 0.1%, down on the 0.4% increase witnessed in 2023
Here are the main developments in Germany on Friday, June 20.
Guten Morgen from Bonn. Welcome to DW's coverage of developments in Germany on Friday, June 20.
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is in the United States, speaking to Washington officials, as well as German firms, with Donald Trump's tariffs looming large.
Elsewhere, Deutsche Welle is to reveal its new Director General on Friday.
Stay with us here to keep up with the latest news from Germany.
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