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Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg.

The goal of the European Union’s Baltic Sea Strategy is to achieve economic growth, prosperity for the region’s people, and protect the environment. Once a year representatives of the states around the Baltic meet and this year Germany’s foreign office was the host.

Since 2016 an exhibition has been travelling the world informing people about “The German Energiewende – Transforming Germany’s Energy System”. What subjects does it cover and how has it been received? An interview with Ernst Peter Fischer, Deputy Director General for Energy & Climate Policy and Export Control.

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The bicycle becomes a status symbol

In Germany the enthusiasm for cycling and for unusual bicycles is growing. The latest trends.

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Wet feet on an art tour

The exhibition Sculpture Projects in Münster is competing with the Documenta. There is exciting art to discover throughout the entire city.

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Into the cool water

Rough seas, tranquil rivers, streams and lakes – bodies of water in Germany are paradises for water sports fans. Four trends.

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Politics

New premier elected

Germany's most populous state North Rhine Westphalia elects Armin Laschet as its new premier.

Tradition

Can wisdom predict weather?

They say if it rains on Seven Sleepers' Day, it will rain seven weeks in succession. Is that right?

Football

"A perspective squad"

World champions Germany are back in training ahead of their Confed Cup semi-final against Mexico.

Food

When to pick your vegetables

The timing of the harvest does have an effect on the quality of vegetables and fruits, German experts say.

Culture

New chief conductor

New York's Alan Gilbert will lead Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in 2019.

Mobility

Data security in cars

Drivers and passengers should be worried about their personal information in their cars, experts say.

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Economy

Fact sheet: German industry

By international comparison in many regards the industrial nation of Germany scores record figures. The key data.

Migration

Integration of refugees into the job market

“A driving force for development”

There are roughly 150 million migrant workers worldwide. Their future is one of the main themes at the summit meeting of the Global Forum on Migration in Berlin.

Religion

“Making the positive example visible”

When it comes to global peace, the state and religion must come together and reflect on common values. In Berlin, a new initiative has been started with an ambitious goal.

Global Media Forum

Award for “enemy of the people”

The Deutsche Welle “Freedom of Speech Award” goes to the “White House Correspondents’ Association.”

100 years of ifa: combating crises and conflicts with culture

The predecessor of today’s Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) was founded 100 years ago. Insights into the worldwide work of the institute that actively supports the peaceful and enriching coexistence of people and cultures.

CrossCulture Tour

Cultures of We – the ifa celebrates cultural diversity

One hundred years old, but really lively: Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) is presenting the fruits of its cultural endeavours in the form of exciting events in seven cities. Take part!

CrossCulture Tour

Cultural exchange has borne fruit

There’s a lot to discover in this extraordinary bazaar! Huma Sherzai introduces her CrossCulture project Lady Dada Kalam.

CrossCulture Tour

“An amazing opportunity to get to know new cultures”

Dance opens new horizons. Osama Awwad performed Dance Flashmobs in Bremen as part of the ifa CrossCulture Tour. In an interview he talks about his impressions of Germany.

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CrossCulture Plus internships: changing perspectives

CrossCulture Plus internships enable young people from the Arab world to gain intercultural experience.

G20 Summit: it’s about the future of the world

From 7 to 8 July, Germany is hosting the heads of state and government of the leading industrial and emerging countries in Hamburg. They will be discussing globalization and justice, climate change and energy, poverty, wars and migration.

G20

Shaping an  interconnected world

Building resilience, improving sustainability and assuming responsibility are the goals of the German G20 Presidency for the summit in Hamburg.

Foreign policy

“No one country  on its own can  solve the international problems we face”

Politics can achieve more through exchange in forums like the G20 than through national isolationism, says Federal Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel.

Cooperation

Forward-looking pact with Africa

Germany and the G20 are backing Africa’s economy and good partnership with new programmes.

G20

Hamburg – a cosmopolitan host city

Cosmopolitan, foward-thinking, never standing still: the world meets in Hamburg for the G20 Summit

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World Refugee Day

Fewer applications for political asylum in Germany

The numbers are falling and the emphasis now is on integration.

Integration

Welcome to Berlin

International visitors found out on a tour of the Moabit district how a school and volunteers are busy promoting integration.

Migration

The city as opportunity

A European initiative seeks to strengthen the role of local authorities in refugee policies. An interview with Gesine Schwan, President of the Humboldt-Viadrina Governance Platform.

Philosophy

Philosophy and migration

How do philosophers respond to current migration issues? A brief interview with Julian Nida-Rümelin, professor of philosophy and former Federal Government commissioner.

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