German engagement in the OSCE The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has come into focus again with the Ukraine crisis. More
Play video More Democracy – World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd Democracy cannot work without a free press – which is why this principle is laid down in article 5 of Germany's constitution, the Grundgesetz. Press freedom is worth fighting for – in Germany and internationally. More
Europe’s second chance A dossier marking the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. In part 3, Germany expert and book author Frederick Taylor explains why today it’s imperative that we learn our lessons from the events in the run-up to and immediately following the Wall coming down. More
Play video Still have questions ahead of the European elections? Young people explain Europe Europe is a continent full of history, wonder, common values and diversity. And for some people it's the most important ongoing project for its inhabitants especially when the going gets tough. European elections are approaching on the 25thof May 2014. So here's an example from Germany: young people explain what the EU is all about. More
Education “made in Germany” A worldwide network, linking German schools abroad and partner schools with a special focus on Germany, enables education “made in Germany”. More
The path to unity The peaceful revolution of November 1989 made possible the reunification of Germany. At the same time, “the era of confrontation and division of Europe” came to an end. An overview of events, part 2 More
Dancing on the Wall A country rejoices: the Wall that divided Germany finally fell in Berlin on the evening of 9 November 1989. An overview of events, part 1 More
Book prize for Indian historian Pankaj Mishra has been awarded the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding 2014. More
Wittig is Germany’s new ambassador to the USA The Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations takes over from Ambassador Ammon. More
Program for future leaders The Robert Bosch Foundation has been promoting highly qualified young Americans for 30 years. More
More support for Africa Gerd Müller, the new Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, is planning greater support for Africa. His focal points include agriculture and education More
Cabinet visits Israel The German and Israeli governments met for their fifth round of consultations in Jerusalem. More
Digital legacy Europeana 1914–1918 is an online database that offers access to memories of the First World War. More
New ideas Family-friendly policies, equality of opportunity and openness towards immigrants are subjects of public debate in Germany. More
2014 – year of remembrance Three important anniversaries give grounds for remembrance and commemoration in 2014. More
What you should know about the energy transition Dr. Patrick Graichen, Director of the renowned Agora think tank in Berlin, answers 10 questions about the energy transition. More
