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Bionics

German Bionic unterstützt durch „Exoskelette“ bei körperlicher Arbeit. Business Start-ups: Inspired by nature
Fassadensystem nach dem Vorbild von Kieferzapfen
Research
Learning from pine cones
Lotuseffekt
Business
How does industry align with biology?
Bionik-Professorin Antonia Kesel
Interview with Antonia Kesel
"Many clever ideas have their origins in nature"
Die Bionik ist ein spannendes und vielseitiges Studienfach.
Higher education
Where can I study bionics?

Test your knowledge

Quiz
Learning from nature: test your knowledge about bionics.
Tropfen
What does the term lotus effect refer to?
Lotuseffekt
Which pattern from nature inspired this shape-shifting façade?
Fassade
Who studied natural phenomena early on and is therefore considered the first bionic researcher?
Bewegungsstudie
Which invention was inspired by body parts of crayfish?
Flusskrebs
What was patented in 1920 and is therefore considered the first German bionic invention?
Fragezeichen
Learning from pine cones
Facade system inspired by pine cones

Researchers in Germany are using creative ideas from nature to develop innovative technology.

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Ticker +++ Ticker Foreign Relations Attractive offers for top international researchers
Anna Elendt, Kste Douglass und Qianting Tang bei der Medaillenverleihung. World Aquatics Championships in Singapore Anna Elendt is world champion in 100 metre breaststroke
Deutschunterricht für Erwachsene Language German as a foreign language plays an important role worldwide
Die Sieger der Tour de France stehen auf dem Podium. Tour de France Florian Lipowitz takes third in the Tour de France
Die Stromtrasse unterquert auch Flüsse: hier die Elbe. Energy transition Suedlink – transporting renewable energy to the south.
Merz, Macron und Starmer War in the Middle East “The humanitarian catastrophe must end now”
Bayreuther Festspielhaus Culture The Bayreuth Festival begins

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German economy: #LeadingInnovation

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Museum Brandhorst in München, gestaltet vom Architekturbüro Sauerbruch Hutton #LeadingInnovation Architecture An architectural approach to coexistence
In der deutschen Bauindustrie arbeiten 2,6 Millionen Menschen. #LeadingInnovation Construction industry Build, build, build!

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Germany and the US

Regional Focus

Deutschland und Frankreich sind die größten Beitragszahler der ESA Research cooperation
Europe
How Franco-German top-level research succeeds
From green AI to Europe’s answer to SpaceX: German and French researchers are working hand in hand on the key technologies of the future.
Nick Snipes im „Bunker B“ am Bahnhof Gesundbrunnen Tourism
North America
Berlin's dark side: tracking down history underground
Nick Snipes from the US takes visitors on tours of the Berlin Underworlds, as well as studying history at Freie Universität.
Das KAIPTC bietet unter anderem Kurse zu weiblicher Führung für Frieden und Sicherheit an. Peacekeeping
Africa
An anchor of stability in West Africa
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Ghana has evolved into a hub for matters related to peacekeeping and security.

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Capital of Culture 2025

Europäische Kulturhauptstadt Chemnitz
Chemnitz welcomes visitors to discover its secrets.
Featuring art from Munch to Cage, Chemnitz is preparing to welcome millions of visitors for its year as European Capital of Culture in 2025. Selected highlights from the programme.
Projekt #3000Garagen in Chemnitz
Garages: creative spaces where culture takes shape
As European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is celebrating how garages are places for encounters and artistic activity.
Altes Rathaus am Markt in Chemnitz
A city in flux
As 2025 European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz plans to reconnect with the entrepreneurial spirit that characterises its historical heritage.
Berlin war 1988 noch eine geteilte Stadt.
Germany’s European Capitals of Culture
Chemnitz is the fourth German city to be crowned a European Capital of Culture. Berlin, Weimar and Essen showed off their cultural diversity.
Bergbau in Chemnitz: Plakat im Archäologischen Museum
Old mines and new culture in Chemnitz
Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture in 2025, is staging a series of events to commemorate German mining history.

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Pros & Cons

Underground

Die Grubenbahn im Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden
What’s happening nowadays in mines and tunnels?
Previously mining, now culture: Many former underground workplaces are now being used for exhibitions, concerts or guided tours.
200.000 Gäste lockt die Atta-Höhle jährlich an.
Germany’s most beautiful caves
Stalagmites, stalactites and fossils: countless natural treasures are waiting underground for you to explore them.
Aranka Haneke arbeitet bei den Berliner Unterwelten.
Underground journey through time
The Brandenburg Gate and Neuschwanstein Castle are internationally recognised. But Germany has a lot more to offer – underground.
Das Team des Deutschen Zentrums für Luft- und Raumfahrt
Robot for the mission to Mars
Caves on Mars could contain evidence of life. To be able to explore these in the future, the German Aerospace Center has been testing a new rover.
In Deutschland gibt es 25 unterschiedliche Fledermausarten.
Life underground: A fascination with bats
Researcher Simon Ripperger provides fascinating insights into the hidden life of bats and explains why their protection is important for our environment.

The new Federal Government

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
“Germany is ready to act again as a strong partner”
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to live up to the expectations that others have of the EU’s economically strongest and most populous country.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul
“I hear the call for greater German responsibility”
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasises in an interview that he would like to expand Germany’s partnerships – to maintain freedom, prosperity and security.
Die neue deutsche Bundesregierung hat viel vor.
These are the goals of the German government
From digitisation to defence: the new German government has big plans. Here are some examples.
Reem Alabali-Radovan bei der Amtsübernahme
Reem Alabali-Radovan: “Respect, regardless of status and background”
The minister for economic cooperation and development came to Germany as the child of refugees and has carved an impressive career for herself.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (l.) zu Gast beim ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: clear messages from the outset
At the start of his term in office, Merz made it clear what is important to him in foreign policy terms: peace for Ukraine and a strong role for Germany in the EU.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul bei seinem US-Amtskollegen Marco Rubio.
German foreign policy in troubled times
After just a few weeks in office, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has already set the tone in a challenging global situation.
Die neue Bundeswirtschafts- und Energieministerin Katherina Reiche
Katherina Reiche: growth through freedom
German Economics and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche wants to revive the German economy – and believes that tax relief for companies is the way forward.
Minister
Decision on members of the new government
Prior to the election of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, the CDU/CSU and SPD have announced their ministers.
Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist
Who is the new federal chancellor of Germany and what does he stand for politically?

Day-to-day life in Germany

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In Deutschland sind Mülltrennung und Recycling sehr wichtig. Recycling Waste separation How does waste separation work in Germany?
treffen Living in Germany Friendship How and where can I get to know people?

Getting Started in Germany

IT-Managerin Ayushi Sharma
Work, German lessons and buttered pretzels - Ayushi Sharma’s life in Germany
After completing her master’s in Munich, the young woman from India embarked on a career in Germany as an IT manager. This is how she got off to a successful start.
In sieben Schritten zum Job in Deutschland
Finding your job in Germany in seven steps
Mаríа Fernаndа Gаrcíа López is from Mexico and wants to work as IT specialists in Munich. The journey of this 28-year-old skilled worker is just one example of how you can come to Germany.
Die Erzieherin Daniela Noya wagte den Schritt nach Deutschland.
Teaching, learning, making friends – Daniela Noya’s life in Germany
The nursery school teacher from Colombia works at a nursery. She talks here about how she started out in Germany.
Das neue Digitalmagazin „Ankommen in Deutschland“
How to get off to a successful start in Germany
The new digital magazine from deutschland.de provides international skilled professionals with useful tips when they arrive in Germany.
Khaled Elbarbary
From the Red Sea to the Black Forest – Khaled Elbarbary’s life in Germany
Qualified staff from abroad are also in demand in Germany’s hotel sector. Let us introduce you to a young Egyptian who works in the Black Forest.

Development and Dialogue

Development and Dialogue
Treffen der Außenminister von EU und AU in Brüssel
25 years of the EU-Africa partnership
A joint vision for peace, prosperity and mobility
Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.
Raw materials
CONNEX: advice for partner countries
Sahel
Summit of the Future
International alliance of helpers

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
bike
Travel
Germany's most beautiful bike paths
Eindrucksvolles Panorama: Berchtesgaden und der Watzmann
Holidaying in Germany
Berlin
Experience Berlin
Discover Berlin (almost) for free

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
German Bionic unterstützt durch „Exoskelette“ bei körperlicher Arbeit.
Bionics
Start-ups: Inspired by nature
Lotuseffekt
Bionics
How does industry align with biology?
In der deutschen Bauindustrie arbeiten 2,6 Millionen Menschen.
#LeadingInnovation
Build, build, build!

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Die neue Bundesregierung
Germany - the Federal Government
better together
#BetterTogether: Global engagement
Neuankommende Fluechtlinge im Registration Center Kakuma, Kenia
Humanitarian Assistance
Erneuerbare Energien
Renewable energies
UN- und Deutschland-Flaggen
Germany in the United Nations
Arbeiten in Deutschland
Working in Germany
Studieren in Deutschland
Your guide to studying in Germany
Deutsch lernen
Learning German
Eisbergabbruch
Climate Protection
Roboterhand, Menschenhand
Digitization
Was Europa zusammenhält
The EU at a glance
Migration
Migration and integration
Brandenburg gate at sunset
Destination Germany

Famous Germans

Wim Wenders bei der Verleihung des Europäischen Filmpreises 2024
Wim Wenders - travelling the world through film
Wim Wenders has made a name for himself not just as one of Germany’s leading directors but also as a photographer.
Sophie Scholl
Sophie Scholl: Resistance icon
Sophie Scholl is one of the most famous women in German history. As a member of the “White Rose”, she was part of the resistance to the Nazi regime.
Theologe Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: faith in contradiction
It is not possible to be a National Socialist and a Christian at the same time: this is the attitude that defined the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The theologian was murdered by the Nazis on 9 April 1945.
Ihr Tagebuch wurde nach Anne Franks Tod weltberühmt.
Anne Frank and her diary: writing for eternity
Anne Frank died in a concentration camp aged 15. Her diary is one of the most important documents which bear witness to Nazi atrocities.
Gutenberg-Denkmal in Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg – knowledge for the whole world
It was his invention of letterpress printing with movable type that enabled books to be produced rapidly and inexpensively.
Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann – art is the air I breathe
She was a pianist, composer, piano teacher, superstar – and she is the most famous woman in music history. A portrait to mark the 205th anniversary of her birth
Erich Kästner 1969 in München
Erich Kästner: a great children’s book author – and much more besides
His children’s books have been translated into more than 70 languages and continue to sell millions of copies to this day. Erich Kästner didn’t just write for young readers, however.
Blick in die Schau in der Hamburger Kunsthalle
Caspar David Friedrich: the master of silence
Forgotten, misunderstood and celebrated: Caspar David Friedrich’s works are ready to be rediscovered again in his 250th anniversary year.
Goethe ist einer der bekanntesten Dichter und Denker Deutschlands.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: a genius, even beyond literature
Goethe shaped German culture like no other. His persistent thirst for knowledge was his greatest motivation.
Ihre Gedanken sind bis heute aktuell: Hannah Arendt (1906–1975)
A life in exile: Hannah Arendt and her escape from evil
Hannah Arendt was one of the most influential political theorists. Her works reveal how important it is to stand up for democracy and human rights.
Marlene Dietrich, Hollywood-Star aus Deutschland
Marlene Dietrich - world star, style icon, myth
The actress and singer was a phenomenon of her era and continues to inspire many people around the world today, partly because of her political stance.
Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka – the eternal enigma of world literature
The world's most widely read German-language author died on 3 June 1924 – and left instructions for all his writings to be destroyed.
Käthe Kollwitz mit Selbstbildniss (vermutlich von 1940)
Käthe Kollwitz – a dauntless woman and major artist
Her works are of timeless significance and exceptional artistic quality. Käthe Kollwitz campaigned against war and poverty and for the rights of women.
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Karnevalsumzug mit einer Figur von Kanzler Scholz Humour
Artistic freedom
Satire in Germany: as provocative as possible, please
Mockery and malice: artists in Germany have plenty of opportunities to critically engage with politics and society.
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut. Law
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.
Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu. Crime
Propaganda and sabotage
Protecting democracy against hybrid attacks
Germany is focusing its attention on the risks posed by information manipulation, cyberattacks and acts of sabotage. Most of the attacks are orchestrated from abroad.

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