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Impressionen vom Auftakt der Lampionfeste, die initiiert vom Deutschen Architektur Museum im Jahr 2025 auf dem Paulsplatz in Frankfurt stattfanden. World Design Capital 2026 The power of design to strengthen democracy
Eine junge Frau mit indischem Stirnschmuck und einem opulenten rosafarbenen Seidenkleid sitz auf stufen einer Hauseingangstreppe.
Designer Abarna Kugathasan
“Kitsch is something I find beautiful”
Das Urban Nation in Berlin möchte den Austausch zwischen Kunstschaffenden und Anwohnern fördern.
Berlin
This is the famous “Berlin style”
Barcelona-Sessel von Ludwig Mies van der Rohe und Lilly Reich aus dem Jahr 1929 steht in einem Raum mit Parkett und großen Fenstern.
Masters of German Design
You should definitely know these design classics from Germany
Ein Modeatelier mit Puppe, Kleiderständer und Nähtischen.
Universities
Studying design in Germany

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Design from Germany: Test your knowledge!
Blick auf eine Hand beim Zeichnen einer Teekanne in einem Notizbuch.
In which city was the Bauhaus not located between 1919 and 1933?
Blick auf ein graues Haus mit Schriftzug Bauhaus darauf.
Where did the Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe get its name?
Ein weißer Barcelona Stuhl.
Which German city was “World Design Capital” before Frankfurt?
Blick auf zwei Hochhäuser.
Which German designer formulated the “Ten Principles of Good Design”?
Eine Person, der verschiedene Designobjekte zeichnet.
Karl Lagerfeld was regarded as a fashion tsar. What else was named after him?
Karl Lagerfeld, der eine Sonnenbrille trägt.
Design classics from Germany you should be familiar with
The Barcelona chair designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929, standing in a room with parquet flooring and large windows.

From the Bauhaus to the present day: we present iconic designs from 120 years of design history.

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Newsroom
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul besucht Lettland und Schweden. +++ Ticker Foreign Relations Wadephul calls on Europeans to show unity
News Wind energy Harnessing the energy potential of the North Sea
Pistorius reagiert auf Trumps Nato-Kritik Bundeswehr Pistorius responds to Trump’s criticism of NATO
Außenminister Johann Wadephul Free trade Wadephul: Mercosur vote is a “huge political blunder”.
Giorgia Meloni und Friedrich Merz bei ihrem Treffen in Berlin im Dezember 2025 Germany and Italy Merz and Meloni strengthen cooperation
Außenminister Wadephul im Gespräch mit Auszubildenden bei der Firma Krones in Kenia Foreign policy Talks between Johann Wadephul and the African Union
KI-gestützte Auswertung medizinischer Bilddaten während eines Eingriffs. Medicine of the future Start of the Science Year 2026

Iran

Portrait des deutsch-iranischen Schriftstellers Navid Kermani Politics Iran Support from exiled Iranians in Germany
Die Bremer Augenärztin Parisa Fathi Civil society Iran “We are living in a state of emergency”

Regional Focus

Vier junge Menschen in Winterkleidung halten jeweils einen 50 Euro Schein in die Kamera. Currency union
Europe
Bulgaria has now adopted the euro
Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Amid cautious optimism and fears of rising prices, the EU country embarks on a new phase.
Eine Audio-Kassette mit der von Hand aufgebrachten Beschriftung „Mary Sirkin I (a)“. Claude Lanzmann
Israel
Preventing oblivion with 152 tapes
To mark the 100th birthday of the film maker and chronicler Claude Lanzmann, the Jewish Museum Berlin is showing an exhibition about the making of his film “Shoah”.
Gut gelaunte Partner: Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz zu Gast beim indischen Ministerpräsidenten Narendra Modi Business
Asia
On the home stretch towards increased free trade between India and the EU
Following lengthy negotiations, the EU and India are close to finalising a trade agreement that will benefit businesses from both regions.

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Syria

Handwerker arbeiten im Innenhof von Beit Wakil in Aleppo. Reconstruction in Aleppo
Arab world
Reconstruction amidst ruins
Architect Dima Dayoub is working to preserve cultural heritage in the destroyed historic centre of Aleppo – and to reconstruct entire residential districts.
HALO Trust räumt Minen in Syrien. Landmine clearance
Arab world
Life among unexploded ordnance
Whether in villages, on farmland or in school buildings: mines lurk almost everywhere in Syria. The HALO Trust removes them – with support from Germany.
Das Kinderkrankenhaus Aleppo Health
Arab world
A children’s hospital between destruction and new beginnings
War, poverty and destroyed infrastructure: for many families in Syria, medical care is out of reach. The German Red Cross provides humanitarian assistance.

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Skilled crafts

Dieu Hue Tong aus Vietnam macht eine Ausbildung zur Bäckerin.
Made it!
They have come from Ecuador, Tunisia and Vietnam, and all have found their place in Germany. Let’s meet Victoria, Aymen and Dieu Hue.
Hier wird ein Dach auf traditionelle Weise mit Reet gedeckt, also mit getrocknetem Schilfrohr.
The art of craftsmanship: handmade joy
The German TV series “Handwerkskunst” opens the doors of workshops across the country. It present people for whom work is about talent and devotion.
Starkes Team: Geschäftsführerin Claudia Frick (M.) mit den Schneiderinnen Tetiana Korenivska (l.) und Reyhane Heidari
Sewing: a universal language
A fashion workshop in Frankfurt am Main shows how diversity can be key to a successful business. People from many different nations work together there and enhance the business.
Raum für Kreativität: Ana Paniagua in ihrem Büro in Frankfurt am Main
Ana and Imad hit the ground running
The media designer from Mexico and the mechanic from Syria who have set out on their own. What does being self-employed mean to them? They share their experiences and tips.
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Five steps to gaining a qualification in Germany
Rohan Gupta from India wants to train an electronics technician in Germany. Our infographic explains how he will get here.
Moderne Werkstätten und hohe Sicherheitsstandards: Das Handwerk bietet gute Arbeitsbedingungen.
Five great reasons to work in the skilled crafts and trades
Great working conditions, a secure job, development opportunities – there are so many reasons to train and work in the skilled crafts and trades in Germany.
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Digital magazine: Careers in the skilled crafts and trades – talented people wanted!
Read our free 56-page magazine to find out all about job opportunities in the skilled crafts and trades in Germany.
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Migration

Deutschland ist seit Jahrzehnten ein Einwanderungsland. Migration Migration policy Germany remains a country of immigration - with clear rules
Zugewanderte bringen neue Perspektiven und Geschäftsideen ein. Skilled workers Migration One in seven patent applications is filed by somebody with an migration background

Agriculture

Landwirt in Indien: Chancen der Datennutzung
An overview of innovation: Germany’s global agriculture projects
Data analysis, camel husbandry and more: Germany is using numerous international collaborative ventures to enhance interaction leading to new pathways in agriculture.
Neue Perspektiven: Studentinnen der Technischen Universität München mit einer Agrar-Drohne
Field research and more: studying agriculture in Germany
Working in the field and beyond: these five Master’s programmes that are related to agriculture are particularly interesting.
In Deutschland arbeiten rund 877.000 Menschen in der Landwirtschaft.
How important is agriculture in Germany?
Food, jobs, electricity: German agriculture is about far more than arable farming and livestock breeding. Discover the key questions and answers here.
Marie Hoffmann ist eine der erfolgreichsten Agrar-Influencerinnen Deutschlands.
Fields and algorithms
Marie Hoffmann is one of Germany’s most successful agricultural influencers. She focuses on the challenges and opportunities in modern farming.
Die moderne Landwirtschaft ist zunehmend datengetrieben.
High tech in the fields
Driverless farm machinery, artificial intelligence and smart livestock breeding are making agriculture more precise, efficient and sustainable - in Germany and worldwide.

Humanitarian aid

Mehr als 26.000 Menschen in Sudan sind kürzlich von Al-Faschir in das Lager Tawila geflüchtet.
“Standing by the people”
Violence in Darfur is escalating, and hundreds of thousands are fleeing. Germany is providing additional funds – for drinking water, food and medical care.
Vertriebene Sudanesinnen und Sudanesen im neu errichteten Lager Al-Afadh
“Abhorrent violations of international law”
In the face of hospitals unable to cope, blocked convoys and serious human rights violations, numerous states have called on Sudan to end the attacks.
2025 hat die Bundesregierung bislang 35 Millionen Euro für humanitäre Hilfe in Südsudan bereitgestellt.
Combating hunger, sack by sack
Securing the food supply, saving lives: Germany is one of the biggest donors of humanitarian aid and supports numerous organisations in South Sudan.
Kein Raum für Trauer: Diese Südsudanesin muss ihre verbliebenen Familienmitglieder versorgen.
Where German help is changing lives
Armed conflicts, drought and flooding have plunged South Sudan into crisis. German projects provide food, water and protection.
Kambodscha: Eike Hesselbarth (rechts) vom Auswärtigen Amt spricht mit einem Mitarbeiter der Nichtregierungsorganisation The HALO Trust.
An invisible threat to 60 million people
The Federal Foreign Office supports efforts to remove unexploded ordnance around the world, aiming to protect the civilian population of current and former conflict areas.
Halo Trust arbeitet an der Beseitigung von Minen in Syrien
The invisible threat
Every day, people in Syria are killed by explosives hidden in the ground. Germany is helping to remove the devices.
Somalia
Alleviating crises around the world
Germany provides humanitarian aid to support millions of people, including in countries and regions that are not at the centre of media attention.

Sustainability in everyday life

German economy: #LeadingInnovation

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Deutsche sind sehr vielfältig. Doch wie sind sie im Durchschnitt? Statistics
Facts about Germany
How do Germans live?
How do average people in Germany live and work? How old do they get? How much do they earn? We have all the facts and figures.
Dos and Don'ts in Deutschland: Zu spät kommen? Geht gar nicht.
Just don’t!
Typically German? These nine things really don’t go down very well in Germany. A tongue-in-cheek warning.
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Friendship
How and where can I get to know people?
New to a German city? We'll show you the quickest way to make contacts and where you can meet 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
Insel Niue
South Pacific
Germany recognises Niue in the South Pacific
Stève Hiobi erhielt 2023 den Grimme-Online-Award.
Inspiring courage
“The younger generation gives me hope”
Erhält den Deutschen Afrika-Preis 2025: die Aktivistin Namatai Kwekweza aus Simbabwe.
German Africa Prize
A bold voice for young democracy: Namatai Kwekweza

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
Mit dem Fahrrad kommt man nah ran an die Mauerreste.
Europe
Following the Berlin Wall trail
ICE
Getting around in Germany
Mit dem Deutschlandticket nutzt du Busse und Bahnen im Regionalverkehr.
Travel in Germany
Deutschlandticket: travel across Germany by bus and train

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
Der ersten „Gigafabrik“ in Salzgitter sollen weitere an anderen Standorten folgen, etwa im spanischen Valencia.
Business
New momentum for electric mobility in Europe
Gut gelaunte Partner: Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz zu Gast beim indischen Ministerpräsidenten Narendra Modi
Business
On the home stretch towards increased free trade between India and the EU
In Deutschland arbeiten rund 877.000 Menschen in der Landwirtschaft.
Agriculture
How important is agriculture in Germany?

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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
Brandenburg gate at sunset
Destination Germany

Famous Germans

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.
Martin Luther
Reformation Day: Martin Luther, the Reformer
How Martin Luther and the Reformation have continued to influence German society until the present.
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.
Albert Schweitzer 1965 vor dem von ihm gegründeten Krankenhaus in Lambaréné
Albert Schweitzer: out of reverence for life
What drove the doctor, humanist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate – and how he built an entire hospital village in what is today Gabon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Julia Smirnova: „Diskreditierung demokratischer Institutionen“ Disinformation Russian Russian manipulation – “a fatal distortion of reality”
Teilnehmende der Besucherreise tauschen sich aus. Journalism Fake news Joining forces against disinformation
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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