Society and Integration

Pluralism, freedom of religion, family, women and children, demographic change. Migration. Current information and background on society and integration.

Rostocker Fahne in Raleigh: Die Partnerschaft zwischen den Städten in Norddeutschland und North Carolina ist vielschichtig.

German-American encounters

Twinned cities: It’s about trust, exchange and humanity

200 city partnerships between Germany and the USA fortify transatlantic exchange and unite people on multiple levels.

Martin Luther

Reformation Day: Martin Luther, the Reformer

How Martin Luther and the Reformation have continued to influence German society until the present.

Anas und Anna – das ukrainisch-syrische Paar lebt in Berlin.

Anas Modamani from Syria

“We’re part of this society”

Anas Modamani fled from Syria to Germany. His selfie with Angela Merkel made him famous – but he found true happiness with another woman.

Fußballtrainer Hassan Chebli

Football coach Chebli

“My aim is to give the children guidance and a sense of security”

Automotive engineer Hassan Chebli works as a volunteer in Berlin, coaching children from refugee families. He believes football is a good vehicle for teaching values.

Internationale Fachkräfte schätzen an Deutschland unter anderem die gute Work-Life-Balance.

International qualified professionals

A new life in Germany

For many people, building a new life in a different country brings with it challenges and difficulties. But these men and women dared to take the step and succeeded.

Natalie Pawlik

Commission for Integration

“Language is the key to integration”

How can integration be successful? And how is it possible to respond to prejudice towards migrants? An interview with Natalie Pawlik, the Federal Government Commissioner for Integration.

Synagoge in Berlin

75 years of the Central Council of Jews in Germany

Founded as a provisional arrangement in 1950, the organisation evolved to become an institution: the Central Council represents Jewish life, builds bridges and strengthens democracy.

Biyon Kattilathu beschäftigt sich mit dem Glücklichsein.

A tour guide to happiness

Biyon Kattilathu wants to show people the path to happiness. He explains how his own background has shaped his many talents and what drives him these days.

Albert Schweitzer 1965 vor dem von ihm gegründeten Krankenhaus in Lambaréné

Albert Schweitzer: out of reverence for life

What drove the doctor, humanist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate – and how he built an entire hospital village in what is today Gabon.

Fridays for Future: Aktivisten demonstrieren beim Klimastreik.

Children’s rights

Nature conservation

Young environmental activists: don’t just talk – do something about it

A lot of young people in Germany are committed to nature conservation. They demand answers to urgent questions – and they’re prepared to get actively involved themselves.

Fast drei Millionen Menschen in Deutschland studieren.

Facts and figures

Young people in Germany

Facts and figures: How many young people live at home? How many are doing an apprenticeship? Answers to the six most important questions about young people.

Rund 2,2 Millionen junge Menschen in Deutschland spielen Fußball.

Smartphone or sports field?

Social media, sports clubs and creative hobbies: how young people in Germany spend their time.

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