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The new Federal Government

Friedrich Merz im Bundestag nach der Wahl

Election of Chancellor Friedrich Merz is German Chancellor

The new Federal Chancellor

Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist

Forming a government

Decision on members of the new government

Die Spitzen von Union und SPD erläutern den Koalitionsvertrag.

Federal Government

The CDU/CSU and SPD coalition treaty: what it contains

The new Foreign Minister

Johann Wadephul is Germany's Foreign Minister

Newsroom

+++ Ticker Foreign Relations Merz and Tusk reaffirm German – Polish friendship

Anniversary Commemorating the end of the war 80 years on

Anniversary DAAD celebrates 100th anniversary

The new Federal Government Cabinet commences its work

Farewell Grand tattoo for Scholz

Federal Government CDU/CSU and SPD are presenting their Cabinet

DW German News Service

Politics

German AfD party labeled 'extremist' by intelligence agency

The label makes it easier for authorities to investigate members of the far-right party.

80 years since the end of the war

80 years since the end of the war

Learning from history

“We cannot watch what is happening with equanimity”

Political scientist Herfried Münkler in an interview regarding the Germans’ relationship with their Nazi past – and the resulting lessons that are still relevant today.

Wim Wenders: “Die Schlüssel zur Freiheit”

Star director Wim Wenders has made a personal film about the end of the war.

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.

Digitale Geschichtsvermittlung liegt im Trend.

Digital insight into the past

Online documents, chatbot conversations and computer games: very different forms of digital remembrance have recently emerged in Germany.

“Democracy cannot be taken for granted”

How the association uses its educational activities and argumentation training to strengthen commitment and counter polarisation.

In der Klasse wird Geschichte lebendig – und an anderen Orten.

Commemoration in the classroom

More than just a history lesson: we look at projects at German schools that explore the Second World War and the Nazi regime.

Freiwillige beschäftigen sich intensiv mit deutscher Geschichte.

Giving Nazi victims a voice

Two international volunteers at “Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste” tell us about their work in Germany.

Test your knowledge

Quiz

8 May 1945 – What happened after the end of the Second World War?

What is the name of the conference in summer 1945 that regulated the restructuring of Europe and Germany’s future?

What was introduced on 8 May 1949, exactly four years after the war ended?

What is the name of the USA aid programme that contributed to the economic reconstruction of Europe?

In 1985, which politician was the first to designate 8 May 1945 as “Liberation Day” in the Federal Republic of Germany?

Which city was the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany before Berlin?

“We must not observe with equanimity”

Political scientist Herfried Münkler in an interview regarding the Germans’ relationship with their Nazi past – and the resulting lessons that are still relevant today.

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German economy: #LeadingInnovation

6.500 deutsche Unternehmen sind im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau tätig.

#LeadingInnovation Mechanical engineering Industry in transition

Beim RoboCup spielen Roboter auch Fußball.

#LeadingInnovation Mechanical engineering “Robots have to better understand humans - and vice versa”

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80 years since the end of the war

Sophie Scholl

Germany‘s new goverment

Mountain rescue in the Alps

High tech made in Germany

Germany at Expo Osaka 2025

New government coalition takes shape

100 years of DAAD

International exchange against disinformation

German economy

Bundeswehr in Germany

Requirements to study in Germany

Materials science: research and study

Free speech in Germany

Speed Limit in Germany: Pros & Cons

Germany's women in science

Skilled crafts

January 27: Holocaust Memorial Day

Germany’s Politics

How to leran German as an expat?

Arriving in Germany

2024 in a nutshell

The doctor without borders

Saving lives with voluntary work

Children´s rights in Germany

Colonial heritage and culture justice

Germany at the COP29

Is nuclear power the solution?

Fabian Grischkat

Reformation Day

Hamburg

Youth and politics in Germany

Hannah Arendt

Youth & Democracy

Susanne Siegert

Trauma and ways of dealing with it

Berlin celebrates Jewish culture

Germany in the United Nations

Social market economy - Made in Germany

The Fall of the Wall

European Campus

Swimming Lakes in Germany

The first German parliament

Olympia 2024

German Mittelstand

German influencers on world tour

The best German festivals!

The EURO 2024 is a true fan festival

The Miracle of Bern

Dual citizienship in Germany

Franz Kafka

World Refugee Day 2024

Global Media Forum 2024

EM Kader

Opportunity Card

75 years of Basic Law

LGBTQI+ rights in Germany

Four tips from an expat - living in Germany

Press Freedom in Germany

Sustainable development Goals (SDGs)

Germany's water strategy

The best German art museums

The German university system

Ocean and climate protection

The pollution of the oceans

Intagible Cultural Heritage List

Artificial Intelligence

What defines this approach and why is it so important nowdays?

What can be done to avoid stereotypes when choosing a career?

Everything you need to know about the famous film festival.

Munich Security Conference

Zeitenwende on tour

Germany's support for the people in Gaza

Volunteering at memorial sites

eSport in Germany

German teenagers‘ favorite music

Can agriculture be sustainable?

Jobs of tomorrow

Visa for jobseeker

Not sure yet wether you should move to Germany?

Welcome to the Rheingau!

Vocational Training in Germany

Germany is attractive for skilled workers

Job Board

Working and Training in Germany

As a professional driver in Germany: “I feel I have arrived”.

Training profiles at a glance

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In focus

Teilnehmende der Besucherreise tauschen sich aus.

Journalism

Fake news

Joining forces against disinformation

Around the world, media professionals are fighting manipulation and the decline in public trust. They came together to share their experiences at the invitation of the Federal Foreign Office.

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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Schnitzel & small talk

Schnitzel & small talk

Grande catastrophe? Germany at the ESC

Glamour, pathos and zero points: why the Germans just can’t get enough of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Regional Focus

Der deutsche Pavillon auf der Expo Osaka

Expo in Osaka

World exhibition in Japan

Prototype for the future of construction

A vision of sustainable construction: the architect Christian Tschersich explains the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan.

Das deutsch-sambische Trainingszentrum fördert Innovation auf Sambias Farmen.

Agriculture

Africa

Tractors and training for better harvests

Success thanks to modern agriculture: farmers receive further training at the German-Zambian Agricultural Knowledge and Training Centre.

Angelika Brandt an Bord eines Forschungsschiffes

Marine research

Asia

“The deep sea is home to a world that is completely unknown”

Deep-sea research: Angelika Brandt received a prestigious Japanese award for her work examining organisms on the seabed.

Find out more about Germany and the world

Pros & Cons

Pros and cons

Looking for a rural escape?

A little house in the countryside is a lifelong dream for a lot of people. Others have a soft spot for the big city. Here, a village resident and a fan of Berlin share their perspectives.

The Alps

Six fascinating facts about the German Alps

Discover the highest mountains, picturesque lakes, spectacular cable cars – and find out the most important facts about Germany’s high mountain range

Unterwegs in unwegsamem Gelände: die Bergwacht

Mountain rescue teams in action

Saving lives in dangerous situations: the volunteers of the mountain rescue service. The volunteers are ready for action around the clock in the Alps.

Der Expeditionskader der Frauen 2024 bis 2026

“Emotions are always part of the mountain experience”

What draws people to face such extreme physical and mental challenges in the mountains? Female mountaineers share their perspectives.

Das Schneefernerhaus liegt auf 2.650 Metern Höhe.

Research summit

The Alps offer more than just an idyllic mountain setting: an insight into the work of Germany’s highest environmental research station.

Beliebtes Reiseziel: die deutschen Alpen

An imposing mountain landscape

Majestic peaks, picturesque valleys – and a habitat for thousands of animal and plant species. We introduce you to the diversity of the German Alps.

Day-to-day life in Germany

Germany’s most popular beers

How and where can I get to know people?

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Getting Started in Germany

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.

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

Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.

Raw materials

CONNEX: advice for partner countries

Summit of the Future

International alliance of helpers

Summit of the Future

“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

Mobility and Travel

Exploring Berlin (almost) for free

The Alps

Six fascinating facts about the German Alps

Deutschland: Die Landeshauptstädte auf einen Blick

State Capitals of Germany

The economy in Germany

Agriculture

Tractors and training for better harvests

#LeadingInnovation

Industry in transition

Fatma Bensalah wechselt den Verband an einer lebensechten Puppe.

Dual vocational training

“Language is the most important thing in my job”

Choose your topic

#BetterTogether: Global engagement

Humanitarian Assistance

Renewable energies

Germany in the United Nations

Working in Germany

Your guide to studying in Germany

Migration and integration

Destination Germany

Famous Germans

National Socialism

Theology

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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 – 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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