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Freedom of expression

ARD-Intendant Florian Hager Media “I would like to see more genuine exchange”
Katerina Fomina aus Russland
Journalists in exile
“I can breathe freely here”
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut.
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Debattenkultur im Internet: oft wenig konstruktiv
Social media
“Users help determine what is discussed”
In Deutschland steht das Versammlungsrecht im Grundgesetz.
Demonstrating
“Loudly and peacefully”

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How much do you know about freedom of expression and the press in Germany?
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In which article of the Basic Law is freedom of expression enshrined?
Grundgesetz
Where is freedom of expression restricted in Germany?
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Who controls public service broadcasting in Germany?
Öffentlich Rechtlicher Rundfunk
Why is the media sometimes referred to as the “fourth estate”?
Medien
Which type of journalistic text expresses an opinion?
Meinungsäußerung
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is highly valued in Germany.

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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Robotik-Forschung: Toshihiko Fukushima und Thomas Buchner #LeadingInnovation Scientific collaborations Research without borders – with real-world impact
6.500 deutsche Unternehmen sind im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau tätig. #LeadingInnovation Mechanical engineering Industry in transition

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In focus

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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Regional Focus

Praxisnah erfolgreich: das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung Vocational training
North America
“Training strengthens the sense of loyalty to a company”
Silvia Annen explains why the German model of dual vocational training is gaining traction in the US and Canada, even if it still faces some scepticism.
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.

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Pros & Cons

Experience Berlin

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Die Hackeschen Höfe im Herzen der Hauptstadt
From Mitte via Prenzlauer Berg to Kreuzberg
Just in Berlin for a day? We’ll guide you through one of its most beautiful streets and to the neighbourhood highlights away from the tourist spots.
Paddeln durch Berlins Wasseridylle Neu-Venedig
Berlin off the beaten track
Did you know that Venice is to be found in Berlin? Or what a typical East German flat looked like? Let us take you on a journey of discovery through the German capital!
Drei Kieze, drei Welten – vielfältig, kreativ, international
“Kieze” with character: Berlin’s iconic neighbourhoods
Berlin is a patchwork of different neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct character - known colloquially as “kieze”. Let us introduce you to three of these neighbourhoods.
Marion Ackermann ist neue SPK-Präsidentin.
“That’s sure to be spectacular”
200 years of Museum Island: Marion Ackermann, future president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, on Berlin’s cultural diversity.

Day-to-day life in Germany

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Getting Started in Germany

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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.

Development and Dialogue

Development and Dialogue
Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.
Raw materials
CONNEX: advice for partner countries
Sahel
Summit of the Future
International alliance of helpers
Alina Reize, UN-Jugenddelegierte
Summit of the Future
“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
Berlin
Experience Berlin
Discover Berlin (almost) for free
Blick über die bayerischen Alpen.
The Alps
Six fascinating facts about the German Alps
Deutschland: Die Landeshauptstädte auf einen Blick
State Capitals of Germany

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
Praxisnah erfolgreich: das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung
Vocational training
“Training strengthens the sense of loyalty to a company”
Robotik-Forschung: Toshihiko Fukushima und Thomas Buchner
#LeadingInnovation
Research without borders – with real-world impact
Das deutsch-sambische Trainingszentrum fördert Innovation auf Sambias Farmen.
Agriculture
Tractors and training for better harvests

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Famous Germans

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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.
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.
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