There is a shortage of skilled workers in many parts of Germany. In contrast, skilled professionals in Brazil often have to search for a job. Federal Employment Minister Heil issued a joint statement of intent with his Brazilian counterpart Marinho on fair migration, and one industry in particular is the subject of great interest.

At the end of the European Political Community Summit, Scholz reiterated that despite certain disputes between individual countries, everyone present was united in the view “that the Russian attack on Ukraine is an attack on European peace and security”.

Cabinet session, Deutscher Sparkassentag in Hanover, European Political Community Summit in Chișinău – see the Federal Chancellor's week in pictures here. 

Russia’s President Putin set out to divide Europe and weaken NATO "but quite the opposite was the case" said Federal Chancellor Scholz during a meeting with the heads of government of the three Baltic States in Tallinn. He stressed the determination "to defend every square inch of NATO territory against attacks".

Germany is hosting the Special Olympic World Games for the first time, the world’s biggest sporting event for people with mental and multiple disabilities. From 17 to 25 June, 7,000 athletes from over 180 countries are coming together in Berlin and the surrounding region to compete for medals in 26 disciplines.