Topic of the week: forest
7 facts about the German forest
If you know these amazing facts, you will be able to have a say in any discussion about the German forest.
Cabinet approves nationwide emergency brake
The lockdown is to be tightened. The federal government wants to break the third coronavirus wave with uniform regulations.
Foreign policy experts accuse Russia of torturing Navalny
Members of the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee call for a review of detention conditions by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture.
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Germany and the world
Europe
Where Europe grows together
'European Universities': The EU is promoting a new dimension of university alliances. A portrait of five networks
Europe
What remembrance needs
How can the Holocaust remain tangible for today’s young people? A Europe-wide remembrance programme has some interesting ideas.
North America
Remembering the horror
US President Biden has visited the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site several times – and also viewed it critically. An attempt at clarification.
Coronavirus in Germany
Latest coronavirus updates
Aerosol researchers warn against wrong corona measures +++ Here you find the most important news about the spread of the lung disease in Germany.
The Federal Government informs about the corona crisis
This is what the German government is doing to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Read in this ticker the most important facts about the current measures.

Coronavirus in Germany
Everything you need to know about the corona crisis in Germany and the measures being taken against the spread of the virus.
Deutschland Edition the new e-paper: Fighting corona together
Deutschland Edition: download the magazine as an e-paper – and discover 56 pages on fighting corona together for free.
Committed to forests
Drought and bark beetles are harming forests in Germany. Spruce forests in particular are affected. What can we do about it?
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Education
Studying in Germany
Information on universities, courses and scholarships, and the best tips for international applicants.
Seven tips about studying in Germany
How well do I need to speak German? How can I find the right university? Are scholarships available? This is where you will find answers.

Online learning in Germany
Learning German or studying for a degree online: e-learning offers many opportunities, especially during the corona crisis. An overview
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Alumniportal Deutschland
The social network for Germany-Alumni: Learn more about knowledge exchange, networking, further education and career.
Networking as part of your professional DNA
Digital networks and social media have become an indispensable part of today’s academic world. Regular posting is indispensable for your career, too.
“There is high demand for specialists in particular”
How do graduates find a job in Germany? Which professions are in highest demand? For answers, we spoke to Kerstin Krey, head of the project “Make it in Germany”.
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D+C Development and Cooperation
Forum for debate linking the Global South to the Global North
Honest and equitable debate
Facilitating exchange between the Global North and South, the magazine D+C Development and Cooperation is building bridges.
Global pandemic requires global action
Gerd Müller is Germany’s federal minister for economic cooperation and development. In D+C/E+Z he assessed the need for a globally coordinated response to Covid-19: