German-American encounters
To mark the start of the Year of German-American Friendship, Americans and Germans consider the sheer diversity of the transatlantic relationship.
North America
Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to the USA and Canada.
History part 2: War and peace
The USA played a crucial role during the First and Second World Wars and made a significant contribution to the Allies’ victories.
History part 1: America’s German roots
Germans are the largest immigrant group in the USA – and yet are the least visible.
“I admire the German social state”
US author Nell Zink has lived in Germany for almost 20 years. She finds it good that the gap between different lifeworlds here is not so great.
A Germany Year in the US: Opening up the conversation
Johannes Ebert, Goethe-Institut secretary general, talked to DW about what unites and separates Germans and Americans.
„Together first“
October sees the launch of the Year of German-American Friendship. A first impression of the programme was presented in Berlin – with a “WanderbUS”, pop-up institutes and prominent guests.
Germany: Europe must form a 'counterweight' to US
The German foreign minister has said it was high time that Europe reassessed its partnership with the US.
Playing for millions
Two Germans are up there with the major players at this year’s biggest eSports tournament.
Germany and the US: Five facts on economic relations
From imports and exports to investments and jobs - important facts on German-American economic relations.
“A think tank for global surgery”
From Harvard to the villages of Rwanda: Young German Magdalena Gründl is active in improving healthcare worldwide.
Moritz Wagner: With “Magic Johnson” in the NBA
Berlin basketball player Moritz Wagner was a college star in Michigan. And now he’s on court for the world-famous Los Angeles Lakers.
Four for the transatlantic exchange
These are the first scholarship holders to move into the Thomas Mann House in Los Angeles.