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Freedom

Maryam Mardani in Berlin. Die Journalistin lebt seit 2013 im Exil in Deutschland. Journalist Mardani “I couldn’t get rid of this feeling that I had to censor myself”
Schnitzel & Smalltalk
Garden fence diplomacy
Where freedom smells like barbeque
Mehrere junge Männer und Frauen in Polizeiuniform stehen auf einer Treppe. Einer der Männer trägt einen Turban.
Religious faith
A police officer wearing a turban - is that even allowed?
Demonstration
Labour Day
Berlin’s May 1 rituals: a single day, five different realities

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Germany and freedom: Test your knowledge!
Farbisslustration eines kleinen Jungen, dessen Schatten mit großen Flügeln dargestellt ist.n
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“Unity and justice and freedom; For the German fatherland”, proclaims the German national anthem. Who wrote the lyrics?
Deutschlands Fussballteam der Herren bei der Hymne vor einem Länderspiel
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Which freedom is not guaranteed by the Basic Law?
gedrucktes Exemplar des Grundgesetzes der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
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The song “Wind of Change” (1990) is regarded as an anthem to freedom. Which German band released this hit?
Die Band Scorpions spielt ihren Hit "Wind of Change" auf großer Bühne
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What is the Freedom of Information Act about?
Fotompontage: Unter einer Lupe befindet sich das Symbol eines Paragrafenzeichen
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“One person’s freedom ends where another’s begins.” Who is this quote attributed to?
Immanuel Kant vor der Faksimile eines Briefes an seinen Bruder
© picture alliance / imageBROKER | Heinz-Dieter Falkenstein
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is highly valued in Germany.
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Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.

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Newsroom

Newsroom
Minensuchboot „Fulda“ Foreign policy Minehunter to be relocated to Mediterranean
Kanadas Digitalminister Evan Solomon und Bundesdigitalminister Karsten Wildberger bei einer Pressekonferenz in Berlin. Artificial intelligence New AI alliance for government agencies and critical infrastructure
Spaniens Ministerpräsident Sánchez und Bundeskanzler Merz beim informellen EU-Gipfel in Zypern +++ Ticker Foreign Relations Merz welcomes new loan to Ukraine
Der Hauptsitz des Bundesnachrichtendienstes (BND) in Berlin Security BND leader wants to turn the intelligence service into a defence unit
Johann Wadephul Ukraine war Wadephul: Hungary is back in the European family
Der Architekt Diébédo Francis Kéré in seinem Büro in Berlin Kreuzberg im Portrait. Culture Kéré designs sustainable Goethe-Institut in Dakar
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz und Brasiliens Präsident Lula da Silva mit Regierungsvertretern bei den deutsch-brasilianischen Konsultationen in Hannover International relations Germany and Brazil are forging closer bonds
Warnschild Radiokativität Nuclear energy 40th anniversary Chernobyl and Germany: a shock that continues to resonate
Deutschland leistet den weltweit größten Beitrag zur Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Development cooperation Development policy Development cooperation: Germany is the world’s biggest donor

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Regional Focus

Herzchirurg und König: Issifi Djibey Interview
Africa
The chief physician from Northern Germany that was elected King in Niger
Issifi Djibey used to work in a German hospital as a heart surgeon. Now he is the King of the Kokorou province in Niger. In the interview he explains how this came about.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (r) empfängt den kanadischen Premierminister Mark Carney im August 2025 vor dem Kanzleramt. Diplomacy
North America
Germany and Canada: 75 years of partnership that keeps gaining relevance
Germany and Canada took up their diplomatic relations in 1951. The friendship-based connection has recently been gaining strategic importance.
Wissenschaftliche Arbeit im Artenentdeckungslabor des Berliner Museums für Naturkunde Research
Species conservation
Every fly counts
Millions of insect species are becoming extinct before they are even discovered. The Museum of Natural History in Berlin is using AI in a race against time.

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Syria

Handwerker arbeiten im Innenhof von Beit Wakil in Aleppo. Reconstruction in Aleppo
Arab world
Reconstruction amidst ruins
Architect Dima Dayoub is working to preserve cultural heritage in the destroyed historic centre of Aleppo – and to reconstruct entire residential districts.
HALO Trust räumt Minen in Syrien. Landmine clearance
Arab world
Life among unexploded ordnance
Whether in villages, on farmland or in school buildings: mines lurk almost everywhere in Syria. The HALO Trust removes them – with support from Germany.
Das Kinderkrankenhaus Aleppo Health
Arab world
A children’s hospital between destruction and new beginnings
War, poverty and destroyed infrastructure: for many families in Syria, medical care is out of reach. The German Red Cross provides humanitarian assistance.

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Economy

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Der ersten „Gigafabrik“ in Salzgitter sollen weitere an anderen Standorten folgen, etwa im spanischen Valencia.
New momentum for electric mobility in Europe
Germany’s automotive industry has launched an ambitious endeavour to catch up in the field of battery manufacturing. The goal is to increase independence from Asian competitors.
Die moderne Landwirtschaft ist zunehmend datengetrieben.
High tech in the fields
Driverless farm machinery, artificial intelligence and smart livestock breeding are making agriculture more precise, efficient and sustainable - in Germany and worldwide.
Cloud-Spezialist Santhosh Jayaprakash in Berlin
“I’m especially impressed with the German Mittelstand”
IT expert Santhosh Jayaprakash has established a number of start-ups in Berlin. What are his impressions – and his tips?
Raum für Kreativität: Ana Paniagua in ihrem Büro in Frankfurt am Main
Ana and Imad hit the ground running
The media designer from Mexico and the mechanic from Syria who have set out on their own. What does being self-employed mean to them? They share their experiences and tips.

Skilled crafts

Dieu Hue Tong aus Vietnam macht eine Ausbildung zur Bäckerin.
Made it!
They have come from Ecuador, Tunisia and Vietnam, and all have found their place in Germany. Let’s meet Victoria, Aymen and Dieu Hue.
Hier wird ein Dach auf traditionelle Weise mit Reet gedeckt, also mit getrocknetem Schilfrohr.
The art of craftsmanship: handmade joy
The German TV series “Handwerkskunst” opens the doors of workshops across the country. It present people for whom work is about talent and devotion.
Starkes Team: Geschäftsführerin Claudia Frick (M.) mit den Schneiderinnen Tetiana Korenivska (l.) und Reyhane Heidari
Sewing: a universal language
A fashion workshop in Frankfurt am Main shows how diversity can be key to a successful business. People from many different nations work together there and enhance the business.
Moderne Werkstätten und hohe Sicherheitsstandards: Das Handwerk bietet gute Arbeitsbedingungen.
Five great reasons to work in the skilled crafts and trades
Great working conditions, a secure job, development opportunities – there are so many reasons to train and work in the skilled crafts and trades in Germany.
Deutsch lernen
Five steps to gaining a qualification in Germany
Rohan Gupta from India wants to train an electronics technician in Germany. Our infographic explains how he will get here.
Raum für Kreativität: Ana Paniagua in ihrem Büro in Frankfurt am Main
Ana and Imad hit the ground running
The media designer from Mexico and the mechanic from Syria who have set out on their own. What does being self-employed mean to them? They share their experiences and tips.
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Digital magazine: Careers in the skilled crafts and trades – talented people wanted!
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From Tunisia to Germany: Working as a mechatronics engineer

Twinned cities

Mit Wasserstoff in die Zukunft: Besuch am Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre
Greater Manchester and the Ruhr region: united by the future
Two industrial regions that are linked by a bridge: the Ruhr region and Greater Manchester are working together to promote innovation, exchange and new partnerships.
Urban Diplomacy verbindet Kommunen weltweit
Mayors as ambassadors
Climate action, housing construction, migration – municipalities around the world are struggling with the same problems. Joint solutions help them move forward.
Ansicht der Stadt Bonn
Twinned cities cooperate for more climate protection
Paths to climate resilience: German cities team up with partners worldwide to drive the urban transformation.
Eine Person mit einer Deutschland- und eine Person mit einer Ukraine-Flagge um die Schulter stehen vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin
“We are there for each other”
The German-Ukrainian network of twinned cities is growing - all the more so since Russia began its war of aggression.
Menschenturmbauer aus Barcelona feiern im Jahr 2022 in Köln die Verbindung zwischen der spanischen und der deutschen Stadt.
What you should know about city twinning agreements
Via its towns and cities, Germany cultivates ties all over the world. One city is particularly active in this area.

Migration

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Deutschland ist seit Jahrzehnten ein Einwanderungsland. Migration Migration policy Germany remains a country of immigration - with clear rules
Zugewanderte bringen neue Perspektiven und Geschäftsideen ein. Skilled workers Migration One in seven patent applications is filed by somebody with an migration background

Humanitarian aid

Mehr als 26.000 Menschen in Sudan sind kürzlich von Al-Faschir in das Lager Tawila geflüchtet.
“Standing by the people”
Violence in Darfur is escalating, and hundreds of thousands are fleeing. Germany is providing additional funds – for drinking water, food and medical care.
Vertriebene Sudanesinnen und Sudanesen im neu errichteten Lager Al-Afadh
“Abhorrent violations of international law”
In the face of hospitals unable to cope, blocked convoys and serious human rights violations, numerous states have called on Sudan to end the attacks.
2025 hat die Bundesregierung bislang 35 Millionen Euro für humanitäre Hilfe in Südsudan bereitgestellt.
Combating hunger, sack by sack
Securing the food supply, saving lives: Germany is one of the biggest donors of humanitarian aid and supports numerous organisations in South Sudan.
Kein Raum für Trauer: Diese Südsudanesin muss ihre verbliebenen Familienmitglieder versorgen.
Where German help is changing lives
Armed conflicts, drought and flooding have plunged South Sudan into crisis. German projects provide food, water and protection.
Kambodscha: Eike Hesselbarth (rechts) vom Auswärtigen Amt spricht mit einem Mitarbeiter der Nichtregierungsorganisation The HALO Trust.
An invisible threat to 60 million people
The Federal Foreign Office supports efforts to remove unexploded ordnance around the world, aiming to protect the civilian population of current and former conflict areas.
Halo Trust arbeitet an der Beseitigung von Minen in Syrien
The invisible threat
Every day, people in Syria are killed by explosives hidden in the ground. Germany is helping to remove the devices.
Somalia
Alleviating crises around the world
Germany provides humanitarian aid to support millions of people, including in countries and regions that are not at the centre of media attention.

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Deutsche sind sehr vielfältig. Doch wie sind sie im Durchschnitt? Statistics Facts about Germany How do Germans live?
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
Urban Diplomacy verbindet Kommunen weltweit
Twinned cities
Mayors as ambassadors
Deutschland leistet den weltweit größten Beitrag zur Entwicklungszusammenarbeit.
Development cooperation
Development cooperation: Germany is the world’s biggest donor
Stève Hiobi erhielt 2023 den Grimme-Online-Award.
Inspiring courage
“The younger generation gives me hope”

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
Gruppenfoto von etwa 16 Personen, die in zwei Reihen vor einer roten Wand mit dem Schriftzug „Germany Simply Inspiring" und weiteren Begriffen wie „Visionär", „Gastfreundlich" und „Nachhaltig" posieren.
Tourism
It’s not just about the numbers: in search of the tourism of tomorrow
Mit dem Fahrrad kommt man nah ran an die Mauerreste.
Europe
Following the Berlin Wall trail
ICE
Getting around in Germany

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
Mit Wasserstoff in die Zukunft: Besuch am Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre
Twinned cities
Greater Manchester and the Ruhr region: united by the future
ISS
#LeadingInnovation
Safety begins in space
Ariane 6
Space travel
7 facts about German space travel

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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
Brandenburg gate at sunset
Destination Germany

Famous Germans

Rainer Maria Rilke, hier vermutlich 1906, gilt bis heute als einer der größten deutschsprachigen Dichter.
The perfect poet
Rainer Maria Rilke was born 150 years ago. The German-language poet was much admired even in his lifetime, and his works continue to touch people around the world to this day.
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.
Martin Luther
Reformation Day: Martin Luther, the Reformer
How Martin Luther and the Reformation have continued to influence German society until the present.
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.
Albert Schweitzer 1965 vor dem von ihm gegründeten Krankenhaus in Lambaréné
Albert Schweitzer: out of reverence for life
What drove the doctor, humanist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate – and how he built an entire hospital village in what is today Gabon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Mann 1916
Thomas Mann – a literary giant of the century
2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann’s birth and the 70th anniversary of his death – a good moment to revisit the work of the Nobel laureate.
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
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Julia Smirnova: „Diskreditierung demokratischer Institutionen“ Disinformation Russian Russian manipulation – “a fatal distortion of reality”
Teilnehmende der Besucherreise tauschen sich aus. Journalism Fake news Joining forces against disinformation
Karnevalswagen mit Kanzler Merz 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.