Experiencing Europe in Berlin A new interactive exhibition in Berlin shows how European policy is formed. More
The reinvention of cities People worldwide are being drawn to cities. Germany is preparing for this far-reaching change with smart solutions. More
“The ideal complement” Professor Christoph Meinel, Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, Potsdam, and initiator of the openHPI education platform, talks about digital learning. More
Take it easy! For many decades a strict dress code was maintained in the worlds of politics and business. Now, however, it is being revoked from on high. Not everyone is pleased. More
Poetic encounter between neighbours Dutch-language literature is popular worldwide. In 2016, the Netherlands and Flanders are presenting their world of literature as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair. More
The hidden life of the forest The Germans have always had an intimate relationship with the forest. Now the forester and author Peter Wohlleben offers a new perspective on this unique environment. More
“Are humans becoming the terminals of a perfect infrastructure?” A short interview with Professor Dr Armin Grunwald, physicist, philosopher and director of the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) in Karlsruhe. More
The hidden life of the forest The Germans have always had an intimate relationship with the forest. Now the forester and author Peter Wohlleben offers a new perspective on this unique environment. More
Storage technology is crucial Essen-based power plant operator Steag is investing in large battery systems. More
Urban eTruck Daimler is presenting the first fully electric truck at the International Motor Show (IAA) for Commercial Vehicles 2016 in Hanover. More
Experiment for the future The German gas producer Linde has launched the world’s first car sharing exclusively using cars that run on hydrogen More
Faster from farm to fork The Green Innovation Centre was opened in the Beninese city of Cotonou at the beginning of 2016. More
Le Corbusier’s work as World Heritage In 2016 UNESCO will decide whether the œuvre of the Swiss-French architect is given the title of World Heritage. Among Le Corbusier‘s works are two houses in Stuttgart More
New German business start-ups (1): IT companies The business start-up scene in Germany is livelier than ever. A short series on successful founders. Part 1: Start-ups in the IT sector. More
International Energy Transition Out and about with visitors from all over the world, wanting to know how Germany is recalibrating its energy system. In a small town near Greifswald the guests see for themselves just how much determination the Energy Transition requires – and why, nevertheless, it is essential. More
The Future of Our Cities – Lots of Green, Lots of Blue How do we want to live? Architects, urban planners and other experts from around the world explored some of the ideas emanating from Germany. A lot of those ideas are inspiring, not all of them, however, can be realised. More
European Green Capital Essen in the Ruhr region is to bear the title, awarded by the European Commission, of “European Green Capital” in 2017. More
UN operations to be expanded in Bonn The UN Campaign Office is also moving to the city on the Rhine. More
Multimedia show on the Energy Transition An exhibition traces the long path to the Energy Transition and clearly illustrates how it is changing everyday life in Germany. More
From the anti-nuclear movement to the energy transition The Chernobyl disaster 30 years ago strengthened the anti-nuclear movement and smoothed the way to the energy transition. More
Political impetus for change The Transatlantic Climate Bridge champions climate protection and environmentally friendly energies. More
“Steps in the right direction” An interview with Magnus Schmid, the person at the German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles who is responsible for implementing its goals. More
The fight against hunger: 10 questions and answers There have been remarkable successes – and nevertheless a large section of the world population still does not have access to sufficient and good nutrition. More
