Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
Fewer applications for political asylum in Germany The numbers are falling and the emphasis now is on integration. More
Reprogrammed Not just for computer geeks: the new Code University in Berlin wants to train the creative digital class of the future. More
Fact sheet: German industry By international comparison in many regards the industrial nation of Germany scores record figures. The key data. More
Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
“Greater importance” Since 2016 an exhibition has been travelling the world informing people about “The German Energiewende – Transforming Germany’s Energy System”. What subjects does it cover and how has it been received? An interview with Ernst Peter Fischer, Deputy Director General for Energy & Climate Policy and Export Control. More
Fewer applications for political asylum in Germany The numbers are falling and the emphasis now is on integration. More
Not afraid of hater posts Internet heroes: three young German bloggers and YouTubers address gender crises, young feminists and Jewish life in Germany – with much wit and humour, and firmly opposed to haters. More
Learning through laughter In two series of videos, refugees explain how you can quickly find your feet in Germany – and how funny the differences between Germans and Syrians can be. More
The city as opportunity A European initiative seeks to strengthen the role of local authorities in refugee policies. An interview with Gesine Schwan, President of the Humboldt-Viadrina Governance Platform. More
What people are drinking in Germany Aromatic, fruity or dry: the summer in Germany has some very tempting cool drinks that are great in autumn, too. Four trends. More
Hamburg – a cosmopolitan host city Cosmopolitan, foward-thinking, never standing still: the world meets in Hamburg for the G20 Summit More
“Donations for refugees in Hamburg and Erbil” Corinna Walter volunteers at Hanseatic Help for refugees. More
What you need to know about the 14th documenta Antidote to small-mindedness: every time the international art world declares Kassel as its capital, visitors can look forward to experiments and extremes. More
Arriving on the labour market Two women are training refugees as carers. Now their social enterprise has won the Special Impact Award. More
Rock spectacles with a beer pipeline It’s time to get out of those stuffy concert halls! At last, the festival season has begun. This is where you can really rock. More
“We find politics sexy” Just an added touch of pink? Or a powerful boost for feminism in Germany? Opinion-making magazines, fashion with a message and a demonstration in Berlin indicate where things are heading. More
From child refugee to trendy restauranteur How The Duc Ngo, who came to Germany from Vietnam aged five, made a career for himself in the gastronomy sector. More
“Making the positive example visible” When it comes to global peace, the state and religion must come together and reflect on common values. In Berlin, a new initiative has been started with an ambitious goal. More
Doing good with money Many Germans pay their assets into foundations, thus making a valuable contribution to society, education, culture and nature – often beyond Germany's borders. More
The Language of Music The “Bridges” project brings musicians who are refugees together with German musicians in a joint orchestra. More
“It is impressive how motivated they are” Many young people who come to Germany as refugees were still at university or in the process of building a career back home. German universities are helping many of them to restart their academic lives. More
