Latest coronavirus updates
Poland and Switzerland to be high-risk areas as of Sunday +++ Here you find the most important news about the spread of the disease in Germany.
Sanctions against Belarus agreed
The EU, the US, the UK and Canada have agreed to impose new sanctions on those involved in the smuggling of migrants to Belarus.
Angela Merkel – her political career in pictures
The first female chancellor has governed Germany for almost 16 years. Now she is retiring.
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Germany
The new Federal Government
What are the plans of the new government? Who are the new ministers? This is where you will find answers to the most important questions.
Germany’s new foreign minister
Germany will be presenting a new face to the world: Annalena Baerbock looks likely to head the Federal Foreign Office.
The future chancellor
The social democrat Olaf Scholz is to become Germany’s new federal chancellor. We introduce Angela Merkel’s successor.
You can find out more about Germany’s Chancellor here:
https://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/politics-germany/federal-government
https://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/politics-germany/federal-government
Regional Focus
Germany and the world
Africa
German-African visionary
Curator, publicist, cultural mediator and new director of Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) – how Bonaventure Ndikung is changing Germany.
Europe
Europe’s climate protection pledge
The EU wants to be a climate protection pioneer. Whether its ambitious goals can be achieved also depends crucially on Germany.
Asia
The Afghan community
Some 300,000 people from Afghanistan live in Germany, a large proportion of them in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan region. Here you can find out more about how they live and what they have in common.
Coronavirus 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.
Topic of the week
Topic of the week: 75 years of Unicef
How young people view the world
Unicef has asked the opinions of 21,000 people around the globe. You can find out here what young Germans think.
Topic of the week: 75 years of Unicef
Standing up for children worldwide
From its first mission in war-torn Europe to aid in the Covid-19 pandemic: Unicef has been standing up for children for 75 years.
Topic of the week: 75 years of Unicef
Close to her heart
Elke Büdenbender is the patron of Unicef Germany – a position traditionally held by the partner of the Federal President.
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About us: a deutschland.de video
Where can you find out everything worth knowing about Germany? Information and facts about politics, business, life, studying or work? And all of that in no less than ten languages? This video shows you where.
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A Deutschland directory
Whether you’re looking for information about the German language, education, study, jobs, the economy or travel – you’ll find it all here.
Diversity wins
Why Germany champions diversity and how diversity enriches society.
Migration and integration
Current information and background reports on integration and on Germany's activities in the field of refugee and migration policy.
Media in Germany
An overview of newspapers, radio and television, as well as analyses on the future of the media.
German language
Facts about the German language, learning tips, free language courses and important links for people learning or teaching German.
Germany as an economic partner
Germany's economy is a reliable partner. The “Made in Germany” label is in demand all over the world.
Working in Germany
How to succeed in entering the German labour market. Information on career opportunities for international skilled personnel, tips on applying, training and job hunting.
Innovation made in Germany
Cutting-edge research from Germany – the most exciting projects, the most important contacts
Digitization
German business is squaring up to a fourth industrial revolution. The Federal Government is driving digital change.
The EU at a glance
Politics, economy, science and culture: discover here what unites Europe, which role Germany plays in the EU.
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.
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: