40 years of German autumn
How the terror of the Red Army faction dominated the Federal Republic in 1977.
Europe
Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to European countries.
“A new dimension”
Gerhart Baum, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior in 1977, talks about his experiences during the German Autumn.
To the limits of the constitutional state
How the Federal Government dealt with terror in 1977.
Maths? But that’s easy-peasy!
Two students have won the 2017 Web Video Award for their tutoring platform “TheSimpleClub”. We explain their recipe for success.
Dresden: For a culture of dialogue
Germany will once again be home to a European Capital of Culture in 2025. We present the candidate cities. This time: Dresden.
Young people before the election
The general election will also decide their future – and young adults want their voice to be heard. They are not sparing with their criticism.
Hildesheim: It is togetherness that counts
Germany will once again be home to a European Capital of Culture in 2025. We present the candidate cities. This time: Hildesheim.
Nuremberg: A place of European memories
Germany will once again be home to a European Capital of Culture in 2025. We present the candidate cities. This time: Nuremberg.
The site of the strongest X-ray laser pulses
The highest-intensity X-ray light in the world is soon to shine beneath Hamburg: XFEL is at the ready. We explain what the researchers intend to use it for.
Kassel: Experiencing cultural history
Germany will once again be home to a European Capital of Culture in 2025. We present the candidate cities. This time: the Documenta city of Kassel.
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.
Voluntary rescue workers facing criticism
Private initiatives rescue refugees in distress in the Mediterranean Sea. Their work is controversial.