dpa has strengthened its network of correspondents in the Middle East with the opening of a new bureau in Doha. With this new location, the agency is acknowledging the region’s growing political and economic importance and expanding its ability to provide media across the world with reliable, verified news in Arabic. The office is being run from Cairo. To further raise the profile of its international journalism, dpa established a new, internationally focused team dedicated to migration in 2025. The aim is to cover a key global issue of growing political, social and media relevance in a more nuanced way and from additional perspectives.

Together with other news agencies, dpa launched the Democracy News Alliance (DNA), a new global information service designed to systematically monitor trends towards democratisation or growing autocracy. The service is aimed at international organisations,

non-governmental organisations, think tanks, foundations, government agencies and companies, and supports decision-makers in the early assessment of political developments and social changes. dpa is collaborating with AFP, ANSA, The Canadian Press and PA Media; AP provides content support for the project. The initial offering consists of an English-language news service featuring current reports and in-depth analyses.

In addition to further developing its editorial offerings, dpa streamlined its brand portfolio in 2025. dpa-infografik GmbH was merged with dpa-infocom GmbH and fully integrated into the latter. The aim of this measure is to pool expertise and strengthen dpa’s position in a growing and dynamic market for reliable, data-driven and visually-presented content. dpa-infocom GmbH focuses on multimedia information services for digital markets and specifically targets online newsrooms, platforms and other digital publishers. By consolidating its offerings, dpa is increasing efficiency and brand clarity.

In addition, dpa has made significant changes to its leadership structure. Ira Kugel, the former managing director of dpa-infografik GmbH, has taken over as managing director of Rufa Rundfunk-Agenturdienste GmbH. Sales Director Christopher Höpfner has joined the circle of dpa authorised signatories. Astrid Maier has been appointed deputy editor-in-chief.

Alexandra Stober heads dpa‘s news service for children, and Nicole Becker is the new head of dpa‘s editorial image service.