How Germany ticks
Ten German films that you should know
Dramatic, romantic, thrilling: if you know these films you can talk about German cinema. Our selection from Metropolis to Fack Ju Göhte.
Merkel attends trade summit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for free world trade during the Asia-European Meeting.
Topic of the week
Make your voice heard!
100 years of women's suffrage
‘Feminism lives on’
Gender equality in Germany and why the new feminism is by no means hostile to men.
It's not just about women's rights
Old questions, new ideas: what does feminism stand for today? Here's what Jana Braumüller and Ninia LaGrande have to say about it.
Women vote differently
Women in Germany have had the right to vote for 100 years. Why they nevertheless sometimes cast their vote less often than men, and what parties they prefer.
Faces of the German women’s movement.
Struggle for equality from 1918 to 2018: four strong women you should know.
Equal rights in politics?
One of the most powerful women in the world governs Germany. Does that mean German politics has a high proportion of women? Here are the figures.
Boosting job creation for refugees
The Special Impact Award honours social startups that help refugees enter the German labour market. Here are the strongest teams in 2018.
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Germany and the U.S.
Wunderbar together: the Year of German-American Friendship aims to encourage exchange – especially at a time of political differences.
What links us all
Germany and the world
People who are committed to international exchange and initiatives that link countries.
Award-winning alumni projects
Environmental protection in Mongolia, music lessons in Cameroon, support for indigenous peoples in Peru – six alumni projects from the PASCH initiative have been honoured in Berlin.
Prize for stories from the Mekong Delta
Vietnamese author Nguyen Ngoc Tu wins the 2018 LiBeraturpreis.
Bavaria in Tel Aviv
The Free State of Bavaria is aiming to consolidate its good relations with Israel – and now has its own representation in Tel Aviv.
Hamburg rocks London
Can an entire city go on tour? Hamburg can! “Hamburg on Tour” delighted Londoners with an extraordinary festival.
Healing the wounds of war
How a German network is funding the reconstruction of cultural treasures and offering people new prospects.
Environment: Is this the solution for plastic waste?
Researchers in eastern Germany want to transform environmentally harmful plastic into a valuable raw material.
Sports: Germany to host Euro 2024
Germany won the right to host the 2024 European Championship after beating Turkey in UEFA vote.
Politics: Germany stands by UNESCO
Following the announced withdrawal of the United States and Israel, the UN organisation is facing challenging times.
Education: a meeting with the Chancellor
Pupils in Algiers asked Federal Chancellor Merkel questions – in German. Their school is part of the worldwide PASCH network.
Urbanism: insights into tomorrow’s cities
How “clever” do cities need to be to meet the challenges of the future? International visitors familiarise themselves with German smart city projects.
“Over 30 percent more exports”
Who benefits most from the free-trade agreement between the EU and Japan? Marcus Schürmann, Managing Director of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan, believes there is immense potential.
“The biggest surprise was the summer heat”
Does your view of Germany change by living there? Yes it does, says Nigeria’s Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and comments on humour, elections and wasps.
Germany’s best ideas for mobility
Getting around easily, quickly, and in an environmentally sound way: These ten projects have received the German Mobility Award 2018.
Bright prospects
The new German-Israeli HI-SCORE research school is building on the enormous potential of solar energy.
Germany’s most popular jobs
There are excellent opportunities for well-trained, qualified professionals in the German labour market. The most sought-after jobs and valuable tips for foreign applicants.
Working in Germany
What do you need for successful entry to the German labour market? Career opportunities for international specialists.
Studying in Germany
Information on universities, courses and scholarships, and the best tips for international applicants.
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No peace without women
The peace researcher Simone Wisotzki explains why equal rights make the world safer.
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