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The Federal Republic of Germany is a value-based, vibrant democracy with a diverse political landscape.

Felix Kummer, singend Felix Kummer
Felix Kummer
“You are not alone”
Felix Kummer fuses rock with political attitude. The Kraftklub lead singer fights far-right extremism and campaigns for a strong civil society.
Stephanie Königs in Polizeiuniform South Sudan
Africa
“A sense of hope”
During a major crisis, it’s the small successes that really count for “Woman Police Officer of the Year” Stephanie Königs from Germany.
Porträt von Marina Weisband, lächelnd Heroes of democracy
Heroes of democracy
Democracy begins in the classroom
Marina Weisband is teaching children democracy by engaging them in debates, rather than instructing them. A core message is that their young voices count.
U-Boot-Bestellung aus Kanada: Ein Boot der Vorgängerklasse 212A Submarines for NATO fleet
Defence
Why Canada has chosen German-Norwegian submarines
Up to twelve submarines, a historic contract for TKMS and a signal to NATO: we answer the most important questions about the cooperation with Canada.
Ein Mann mit Kopfhöhrern sitzt vor einem Labtop und einem Mikrofon Middle East conflict
Israel/The Arab world
“They were just two mothers sharing the same pain”
Mutual understanding, not prejudice: In their Middle East podcast, school students talk to historians, trauma researchers and survivors - and learn how to listen.
Maria Kalesnikava mit einem Mikrofon in der Hand Democratic resistance
Belarus
“Art is stronger than death”
Belarusian opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava talks about her exile in Germany, the power of art and culture and the fight for Europe’s future.
Drohnen Illustration Defence
Security
3d printing, drones and supersonic tech for the Bundeswehr
To boost Germany defence capacities, a new innovation centre will fast implement good ideas expressed by troops, researchers and start-up companies 
Matthias Brandt Heroes of democracy
Democracy
„Now. Not sometime in the future“
Matthias Brandt is campaigning against right-wing radicalism. The actor is the son of Willy Brandt, the former chancellor and Nobel peace laureate.
Soldatin Defence
Armed forces
The Federal Republic’s new military strategy
The Bundeswehr is set to become Europe’s strongest conventional army by 2039. We assess the background of the Federal Government’s strategy. 
Ein Mann mit Schutzhelm steht vor einem eingestürzten Gebäude Venezuela
Earthquake
“The level of support is overwhelming”
48 volunteers from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) are looking for people buried under rubble in Venezuela. THW President Sabine Lackner spoke about the mission in an interview.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (r.) und NATO-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte Defence
Transatlantic Alliance
Why Germany is an unwavering NATO member
For Germany and Europe in genral, the alliance has been an unprecedented success. We assess key issues.
Deutschland stärkt seine Cyberabwehr technisch und strukturell. Cybersecurity
Security policy
Germany is reinforcing its digital defences
To fight off cyber attacks, the Federal Government keeps restructuring its agencies. Clear responsibilties boost the country’s resilience.

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