7 p.m. today from 10/20/26 Investment Summit, Midterms in the USA, Strait of Hormuz

At an investment summit in Berlin, according to Chancellor Merz (CDU), international donors pledged investments of more than 200 billion euros to strengthen the German economy. In the US, the important midterm elections are scheduled in two weeks, in which the new election of the House of Representatives in particular could have a major impact on the further term of President Trump. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz is causing rising energy prices and making shipping through the important strait more difficult. This and other news of the day in the ZDF heute Nachrichten at 19:00. 00:00 Preliminary credits 01:12 Summit promises to invest billions The German government has invited around 200 international investors to the investment summit in Berlin. According to Chancellor Merz, they have pledged more than 200 billion euros. 03:03 "A considerable sum" At the investment summit in Berlin, investors have already pledged more than 200 billion euros for investments in new technologies. ZDF economic expert Valerie Haller reports. 04:43 65 years of recruitment agreement with Turkey The economy is booming in the 60s, but the workforce is lacking. That is why the FRG concluded a solicitation agreement with Turkey, which brought almost 900,000 workers to Germany. 07:59 Trump “requests concessions” Recently, the mood between the US and Ukraine was tense. Norway and Finland are now organising a meeting of the two countries in Oslo. ZDF correspondent Claudia Bates reports from Washington. 09:50 Two weeks until the midterms in the USA Two weeks until the important midterm elections in the USA. Decisive for the further term of US President Trump will be especially the new election of the House of Representatives. 12:32 "All ships need a permit" For months, the US and Iran have been fighting for the Strait of Hormuz, which is why global energy prices are rising. ZDF correspondent Phoebe Gaa reports on the risk of shipping near the straits. 14:00 EU plan on Arctic influence The EU has published a plan for its Arctic influence. Militaryly and economically, the region is becoming increasingly important, which is why many states want to secure their power there. 16:27 Strengthening of travel rights by the EU The EU plans to strengthen the rights of travellers. The refund of funds for late or cancelled means of transport is to be facilitated and accelerated for those affected. ---- Here on ZDFheute Nachrichten you will find out what is happening in the world and what concerns us all: We provide an overview in the news world, explain the background and enter into social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion with the facts we present to you.