Bild: Rita Süssmuth loses battle against cancer / Rita Süssmuth verliert Kampf gegen den Krebs
FAZ: Klöckner urges ARD and ZDF to engage in „self-reflective correction“ / Klöckner mahnt ARD und ZDF zu „selbstreflektierender Korrektur“
Funke: Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth has died / Ehemalige Bundestagspräsidentin Rita Süssmuth gestorben
Handelsblatt: „It has to happen fast“ (Jens Spahn interview) / „Es muss schnell gehen“ (Jens-Spahn-Interview)
RND: Defence policy – A European nuclear shield: Is it possible? / Verteidigungspolitik – Ein europäischer Atomschirm: Geht das?
SZ: Iran seeks talks with the United States / Iran sucht Gespräche mit den USA
Tagesspiegel: Paying for the dentist yourself: CDU Economic Council proposal meets fierce criticism / Zahnarzt selbst zahlen: Vorstoß von CDU-Wirtschaftsrat stößt auf scharfe Kritik
taz: What drove Fanta Quraishi to the sea / Was Fanta Quraishi aufs Meer trieb
Welt: Left party calls CDU plans against child benefit fraud „malicious“ / Linke nennt CDU-Pläne gegen Kindergeldbetrug „bösartig“
Embassy News
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day 2026
Mittwoch, 18. März 2026
The award is intended for Ireland’s „affinity diaspora“ in Germany – persons who are not themselves Irish, but who have a special affinity for Ireland and are habitually resident in Every year, an individual is presented with the award, in recognition of their work promoting Ireland in Germany or for having made a sustained and distinguished impact on German-Irish relations or the Irish community in Germany. In 2025, it was Walter D Asmus, theatre director and long-time associate and friend of Irish Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett.
Deadline for nominations: 13 February 2026
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Yes, we are talking about 99 Luftbaloons, but there is also a lot more to it. From those songs at the Oktoberfest or any Volksfest, to those you will probably drink with some beers over a broken heart or a winning game in a Soccer game.
Dive into the heart of Germany’s music scene with this playlist featuring the hottest tracks of today! Beyond the global hits like Taylor Swift, this collection spotlights the best German-language songs that are shaping the sound of the moment. From chart-toppers to emerging anthems, discover the tunes that could become the soundtrack of your day.
This playlist is perfect for small kids—and big kids too! Featuring catchy tunes in German, it’s not just fun but also a great way to learn the language. Whether you’re looking to entertain the little ones or want to practice your German through music, these playful and engaging songs will keep everyone smiling and singing along.