Communication and Media

Why the media are considered the “fourth power”, what the press code involves and how press freedom is guaranteed.

This category keeps you up-to-date on current events and special topics.

Insider stories from Berlin and Christmas in Jerusalem – with this fellowship, journalists from Germany and Israel discover what issues concern people in the respective other country.

How the ‘New German Media Professionals’ are campaigning to recruit more media professionals from immigrant families to work in editorial offices.

What will journalism look like in Germany in the future? Is criticism of the media justified? The views of communication expert Christoph Neuberger.

An overview with the most important facts about newspapers and media consumption in Germany.

Was The Avengers' Tony Stark inspired by a 16th century German knight? As "Avengers: Endgame" premieres, we explore the legend of 'Götz of the Iron Hand,' the prosthetic-wearing warrior immortalized by the poet Goethe.

This is where you will find a guide to the programming offered by the public television stations and all kinds of background information as well.

The two singers Carlotta Truman and Laurita Spinelli will represent Germany at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

DW's Hallie Rawlinson reports on her first time attending the Berlinale International Film Festival.

Take part in our major survey on ‘Facts about Germany’.