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Paddeln durch Berlins Wasseridylle Neu-Venedig Hot tips Berlin off the beaten track
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Cheap travel
Discover Berlin (almost) for free
Marion Ackermann ist neue SPK-Präsidentin.
200 years of Museum Island
“That’s sure to be spectacular”
Die Hackeschen Höfe im Herzen der Hauptstadt
Tips on Berlin
From Mitte via Prenzlauer Berg to Kreuzberg
Drei Kieze, drei Welten – vielfältig, kreativ, international
The different faces of Berlin
“Kieze” with character: Berlin’s iconic neighbourhoods

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Berlin! What do you know about the German capital?
Molecule Man Berlin
Which famous sight is NOT to be found in Berlin?
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Which drink is popular in Berlin?
Waldmeister
What can be found in the sphere of the television tower?
Fernsehturm
What does the name “KaDeWe” stand for?
KaDeWe
Who said the famous words “Ich bin ein Berliner”?
Brandenburger Tor
Berlin off the beaten track
Paddling through the idyllic waterways of New Venice in Berlin

Did you know that Venice is to be found in Berlin? Or what a typical East German flat looked like? Let us take you on a journey of discovery through the German capital!

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Ticker +++ Ticker Foreign Relations Germany calls for a sharp increase in military spending
Merz: „Der Staat, das sind wir alle“ Policy statement Merz: “The state is all of us.”
Außenpolitik Foreign policy Steinmeier urges Netanyahu to end the war in Gaza
Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Izchak Herzog Germany - Israel Steinmeier receives Herzog in Berlin
Johannes Wadephul (Mitte) Foreign policy Wadephul in Israel
Starmer, Merz, Macron Ukraine Merz with Macron, Starmer and Tusk in Kyiv
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier Religion Steinmeier is backing the new Pope as a bridge-builder.

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The new Federal Government

Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist
Who is the new federal chancellor of Germany and what does he stand for politically?
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.
Die Spitzen von Union und SPD erläutern den Koalitionsvertrag.
The CDU/CSU and SPD coalition treaty: what it contains
The CDU/CSU and the SPD have agreed on their programme for government. An overview of its central points.
Johann Wadephul
Johann Wadephul is Germany's Foreign Minister
A North German with plenty of experience in international affairs is now in charge of the Fed-eral Foreign Office.

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German economy: #LeadingInnovation

Robotik-Forschung: Toshihiko Fukushima und Thomas Buchner #LeadingInnovation Scientific collaborations Research without borders – with real-world impact
6.500 deutsche Unternehmen sind im Maschinen- und Anlagenbau tätig. #LeadingInnovation Mechanical engineering Industry in transition

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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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Praxisnah erfolgreich: das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung Vocational training
North America
“Training strengthens the sense of loyalty to a company”
Silvia Annen explains why the German model of dual vocational training is gaining traction in the US and Canada, even if it still faces some scepticism.
Der deutsche Pavillon auf der Expo Osaka Expo in Osaka
World exhibition in Japan
Prototype for the future of construction
A vision of sustainable construction: the architect Christian Tschersich explains the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan.
Das deutsch-sambische Trainingszentrum fördert Innovation auf Sambias Farmen. Agriculture
Africa
Tractors and training for better harvests
Success thanks to modern agriculture: farmers receive further training at the German-Zambian Agricultural Knowledge and Training Centre.

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Pros & Cons

80 years since the end of the war

Wenders Film
Wim Wenders: “Die Schlüssel zur Freiheit”
Star director Wim Wenders has made a personal film about the end of the war.
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.
Digitale Geschichtsvermittlung liegt im Trend.
Digital insight into the past
Online documents, chatbot conversations and computer games: very different forms of digital remembrance have recently emerged in Germany.
Argumentationstraining des Vereins
“Democracy cannot be taken for granted”
How the association uses its educational activities and argumentation training to strengthen commitment and counter polarisation.
In der Klasse wird Geschichte lebendig – und an anderen Orten.
Commemoration in the classroom
More than just a history lesson: we look at projects at German schools that explore the Second World War and the Nazi regime.
Freiwillige beschäftigen sich intensiv mit deutscher Geschichte.
Giving Nazi victims a voice
Two international volunteers at “Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste” tell us about their work in Germany.
Politikwissenschaftler Herfried Münkler
“We cannot watch what is happening with equanimity”
Political scientist Herfried Münkler in an interview regarding the Germans’ relationship with their Nazi past – and the resulting lessons that are still relevant today.

Day-to-day life in Germany

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beer Germany’s most popular beers
treffen How and where can I get to know people?

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
Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.
Raw materials
CONNEX: advice for partner countries
Sahel
Summit of the Future
International alliance of helpers
Alina Reize, UN-Jugenddelegierte
Summit of the Future
“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

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
Praxisnah erfolgreich: das deutsche Modell der dualen Ausbildung
Vocational training
“Training strengthens the sense of loyalty to a company”
Robotik-Forschung: Toshihiko Fukushima und Thomas Buchner
#LeadingInnovation
Research without borders – with real-world impact
Das deutsch-sambische Trainingszentrum fördert Innovation auf Sambias Farmen.
Agriculture
Tractors and training for better harvests

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Renewable energies
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Germany in the United Nations
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Working in Germany
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Your guide to studying in Germany
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Learning German
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The EU at a glance
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Migration and integration
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Famous Germans

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.
Thomas Mann 1916
Thomas Mann – a literary giant of the century
2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann’s birth and the 70th anniversary of his death – a good moment to revisit the work of the Nobel laureate.
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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