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World University Games

Lilly Sellak (r.) im Trikot der Nationalmannschaft Wheelchair basketball player Lilly Sellak “An important step in terms of inclusion”
Volunteers der World University Games bei ihrem Kick-off-Event
Volunteers
Strong community, valuable commitment
Die Fackel der Spiele kommt nach Bochum.
Everything you need to know
Rhine-Ruhr 2025 World University Games: A Major Sporting Event
Kulturfestival in der Zeche Zollverein in Essen (2024)
The hosts
Portrait of the Rhine-Ruhr region
Giovanni Borgonovo (3. v. l.) ist ein erfolgreicher Wettkämpfer.
Student Giovanni Borgonovo
“I expect an atmosphere of sporting spirit and friendship”

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On your marks, get set, go: how much do you know about the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games?
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How many sports are featured at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games?
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What kind of animal is the mascot “Wanda”?
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What is the official title of the competition?
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Why is the torch of the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games black?
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Why are no national anthems played during medal ceremonies?
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Rhine-Ruhr World University Games 2025: All you need to know about this major sporting event.
The World University Games torch comes to Bochum.

The most important student sports competition in the world: 10,000 athletes will take part in the World University Games.

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Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier spricht am Rednerpult Civil society initiative Reform paper on state modernisation presented to the Federal President
Frau und Mann in Büro vor mehreren Computerbildschirmen EU Directive Cybersecurity requirements for businesses from 2026
Schloss Neuschwanstein Culture Bavaria’s fairytale castles are UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Landesflaggen und Denkmal für die Menschenrechte am Haupteingang des Europapalasts, dem Sitz des Europarats (Council of Europe / CoE) Democracy and human rights 75 years of Germany’s membership of the Council of Europe

Sports

Sports
Toreschießen macht Freude: das deutsche Nationalteam. Football
Women's EURO 2025
The DFB team at EURO 2025: sights set firmly on the title
16 teams are competing for the EURO 2025 cup - find out everything you need to know here, plus a few fun facts.

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Panzerproduktion bei Rheinmetall #LeadingInnovation Arms industry A strategic industry with a future
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Kana aus Japan will Fleischerin werden. Asian apprentices
Asia
Dual vocational training in Germany: “I’m living my dream”
Aching muscles, learning German and a spirit of adventure: three young people from Asia talk about their experiences as apprentices in Germany.
Berlin ist Teil des Net4Cities Netzwerks. Battle against air pollution
Europe
Research being conducted in Potsdam into healthier towns and cities
Urban mobility is harmful to the environment and health. An international research team managed from Potsdam is developing new methods for measuring air quality.
Isaiah Hartenstein feiert mit Oklahoma City Thunder den Titel. Sport
North America
Isaiah Hartenstein wins the NBA title with Oklahoma City Thunder
After Dirk Nowitzki, Hartenstein is only the second basketball champion from Germany.

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Pros & Cons

200 Years of Museum Island

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.
Büste der Nofretete im Nordkuppelsaal des Neuen Museums
From Nefertiti to the Aleppo Room: a curator’s favourite things
Curator Dr Deniz Erduman-Çalış talks about the hidden treasures on Berlin’s Museum Island
Eine Marmorskulptur, von der Zeit gezeichnet
Where antiquity comes alive
Whether it’s a sarcophagus or the goddess Artemis – restorers ensure that millennia-old sculptures are preserved. A visit to their workshop.
Stefanie Meisgeier im Kuppelsaal der Alten Nationalgalerie
Favourite places on Museum Island: “This is where my heart is”
Where do Museum Island employees most enjoy spending time? Three places that trigger big emotions.
Spree umfließt die Museumsinsel.
An island full of treasures
A major birthday in Berlin: Museum Island has delighted visitors with its architecture and art for 200 years. We show you what there is to discover.
Dating-App für Kunstwerke: die digitale Anwendung „Perfect Match! Bode-Museum“
Culture online – discover Berlin’s Museum Island virtually
Visit the museum from home here’s how you can experience Berlin’s Museum Island by means of virtual tours, an interactive app and fascinating online storytelling.

The new Federal Government

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
“Germany is ready to act again as a strong partner”
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to live up to the expectations that others have of the EU’s economically strongest and most populous country.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul
“I hear the call for greater German responsibility”
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasises in an interview that he would like to expand Germany’s partnerships – to maintain freedom, prosperity and security.
Die neue deutsche Bundesregierung hat viel vor.
These are the goals of the German government
From digitisation to defence: the new German government has big plans. Here are some examples.
Reem Alabali-Radovan bei der Amtsübernahme
Reem Alabali-Radovan: “Respect, regardless of status and background”
The minister for economic cooperation and development came to Germany as the child of refugees and has carved an impressive career for herself.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (l.) zu Gast beim ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyj
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: clear messages from the outset
At the start of his term in office, Merz made it clear what is important to him in foreign policy terms: peace for Ukraine and a strong role for Germany in the EU.
Außenminister Johann Wadephul bei seinem US-Amtskollegen Marco Rubio.
German foreign policy in troubled times
After just a few weeks in office, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has already set the tone in a challenging global situation.
Die neue Bundeswirtschafts- und Energieministerin Katherina Reiche
Katherina Reiche: growth through freedom
German Economics and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche wants to revive the German economy – and believes that tax relief for companies is the way forward.
Minister
Decision on members of the new government
Prior to the election of Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, the CDU/CSU and SPD have announced their ministers.
Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist
Who is the new federal chancellor of Germany and what does he stand for politically?

Day-to-day life in Germany

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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
Treffen der Außenminister von EU und AU in Brüssel
25 years of the EU-Africa partnership
A joint vision for peace, prosperity and mobility
Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.
Raw materials
CONNEX: advice for partner countries
Sahel
Summit of the Future
International alliance of helpers

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
Panzerproduktion bei Rheinmetall
#LeadingInnovation
A strategic industry with a future
Deutschland ist ein starker Partner der ESA.
#LeadingInnovation
Germany’s path into space
Kana aus Japan will Fleischerin werden.
Asian apprentices
Dual vocational training in Germany: “I’m living my dream”

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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
Migration
Migration and integration
Brandenburg gate at sunset
Destination Germany

Famous Germans

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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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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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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