Keeping Europe together
Germany is one of the founding European Union member states and even in difficult times supports European cohesion.
Berlin / Paris
Europe needs the strong leadership duo of Germany and France – will the two countries take up the challenge?
The argument for “Europe United”
“Europe must play an active role in the world,” says Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.
The withdrawal
Will there be an agreement at the last minute or a hard Brexit? The most important facts on this subject.
Environment: Is this the solution for plastic waste?
Researchers in eastern Germany want to transform environmentally harmful plastic into a valuable raw material.
“Ploughing up the European course”
Everybody wants Europe, says political scientist Ulrike Guérot. The question is, though: Which? She personally advocates the “European Republic”.
Making the EU fit for the digital age
Could digitalisation divide Europe? Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, examines this question at the Global Media Forum.
Experiencing Europe at first hand
The European Union can also be discovered in Berlin. The “Tour d’Europe” gives school students the chance to experience politics at first hand.
Ten facts about Germany in Europe
For Europe Day: what you should know about Germany’s role in Europe and in the EU.
„Europe has made impressive progress“
Europa is now better prepared against financial crises, says Italian economist Ester Faia, professor at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt. But what about Brexit?
Many views of Europe
What does Europe’s future look like – and will we see more or less solidarity? We visit experts in Frankfurt/Main.
“Europe needs clear political leadership“
Will Germany and France give new impetus to the renewal of the EU? That's what expert Henrik Enderlein thinks.
Debating Europe’s values
Why Europeans need to engage in a self-critical examination of their own values and the future of Europe.
Looking for motivated young Europeans
Young people from Germany, France and Poland can compete for the Young Europeans Award with their joint projects. How you can enter.
“Get out of the complacency”
Shada Islam at the “Friends of Europe” think tank is championing the future of Europe. She knows how the European idea may be promoted more successfully.
“I am allowed to dream”
Not a bureaucratic monster but a unique opportunity: what fascinates bestselling author Robert Menasse about the EU and why he would enlarge it.
Yes to Europe
Get into the fray: High-ranking EU official Martin Selmayr explains how Europeans can themselves help shape a better EU.
The EU and the Start-Ups
The right, creative inspirations lead to permanent prosperity and a sustained, improved living environment for all Europeans.
A date with Europe: Open Day 2017 in Foreign Office
Ever had enough of Europe? No way. Europe comes together on the Open Day in Germany’s Foreign Office with music from all over the continent, cakes and plenty of room for creative ideas as well as critical questions.
A date with Europe
Fancy taking a look behind the political scenes in Berlin? An open day gives visitors the opportunity to explore.
Hitchhike and help
Ahead of them lies a hitch-hike of 2,000 kilometres from Erfurt to Lithuania. Three students are taking part in the 10th hitch-hiking race across Europe.
“Love is a strong currency”
Documenta 14 is the first to be held in two locations – in Kassel and Athens. Three voices from the Greek capital.
New Roma Institute in Berlin
The institution will provide a forum for the minority and create space for its art and culture. International press opinion on the new institute.
The city as opportunity
A European initiative seeks to strengthen the role of local authorities in refugee policies.
“Maintain the vision of the early years”
The Schwarzkopf Europe Award 2017 has been bestowed on European Union Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly in recognition of her efforts on behalf of Europe.
The “Made in Germany” label
According to a recent study, goods from Germany and the EU are the most popular worldwide.
An exchange for life
Europe Day 2017: former Erasmus students explain what Europe means to them. In 2017 the Erasmus exchange programme celebrates the 30th anniversary of its foundation.
Europe in 4017
What will Europe look like in 2,000 years? International artists offer their thoughts
The citizens’ initiative Pulse of Europe
The citizens’ initiative Pulse of Europe is committed to fighting for the European community. People are already taking to the streets in around 20 cities – and the numbers are increasing all the time.
Love without borders
In 1992 Nadine Didier-Mantovani met her husband during an Erasmus semester in Italy and decided to stay. She tells us how she found a new home abroad and what Europeans can learn from each other.
Working across two countries
Maria Tandeck is 27 and regularly commutes between Germany and Poland for work. “This way of life works well for me,” says the committed European.
Sixty years on
The Treaty of Rome in 1957 initiated an important fresh start. Sixty years later Europe must decide whether it wants to be a world power or gambles away its opportunities.
“Go out onto the streets for Europe”
The success achieved by the pro-European demonstrations has surprised even the organisers at “Pulse of Europe”. Founder Daniel Röder explains why it is worth getting behind Europe.
Borders only on paper
It is a highly successful European project: for 30 years now, the EU Erasmus Programme has been enabling EU students, apprentices, interns and academics to spend periods abroad.
Europe’s cultural roots
Cultural heritage impacts beyond national borders – this is shown by the “European Cultural Year” 2018.
“A new generation of committed Europeans”
Johannes Trommer is a 35-year-old mentor from Jena who helps international Erasmus students in Germany. He says: “It’s best to experience for yourself that everyone benefits from an open Europe.”
Unity in diversity
Viewpoint: Political scientists Jana Puglierin and Julian Rappold explain why foreign and security policy could act as “cement” for the European Union.
“Common values count more than differences”
What kind of Europe would you like to live in? Personal answers from three participants at the foreign policy workshop at the Federal Foreign Office.
Talking about Europe
Over 120 members of the public discussed the future of Europe with Federal Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and experts from the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin.
Europe in 4017
What will Europe look like in 2,000 years? International artists offer their thoughts
“We must continue to build our Europe”
The German MEP Terry Reintke is the youngest woman in the European Parliament. She wishes more young people would have the enthusiasm she feels for Europe.
At home in four languages
German is still one of the most important European languages. For the 14-year-old Elisa Lena from Brussels, German is one of four languages that she speaks and uses quite naturally on a daily basis.
International diversity in lecture halls
Germany is more popular than ever among students from all over the world: International diversity shapes the face of life and learning in the universities. About every second foreign student comes from Europe.
Experiencing Europe
Get to know Europe virtually for free, have unforgettable experiences and live out the European idea – all that is possible with the European Voluntary Service.
“We must become more political”
Journalist Hasnain Kazim is convinced that Europeans should talk more about what they want in and with Europe. But no necessarily in the social media.
EU ambassadors on racing bikes
Thomas John and Johannes Rosenberger travelled 4,700 kilometres across the EU on four weekends – to promote a Europe without borders. On the way they were able to inspire lots of people to support their idea.
“The feeling of Europe” – Interrail for all 18-year-olds
Two Berliners want to enable all young Europeans to travel around Europe by train free of charge and to arouse their enthusiasm for the European idea. Their plan could now become reality.
Berlin Security Conference
The Berlin Security Conference (BSC) is an important platform for European security and defence policy. Three questions for Minister of State Michael Roth.
A question of responsibility
Franziska Gehann is spending a year as a volunteer in Verdun, symbol of the First World War.
A place of glass fragments and light
Nowhere else is Franco-German history as concentrated as it is in Reims Cathedral.