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Gemeinsames Anliegen im Ostseerat: der Ausbau der Windenergie Europe
Regional cooperation
New significance for the Council of the Baltic Sea States
Germany held the presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States for one year. One central focus of its presidency was the expansion of wind power in the Baltic Sea.
Außenministerin Baerbock vor der UN-Generalversammlung
United Nations
Germany’s commitment to the UN
Germany does its duty through the UN in many different ways, from providing humanitarian aid to participating in peacekeeping missions.
Bild Democracy
Equality
The mothers of the Basic Law
Only four women helped draw up the Basic Law - but they achieved a great deal for equality in Germany.
Flagge der Vereinten Nationen in Bonn
Germany in the United Nations
50 years as a valued member of the UN
Germany has officially been a member of the United Nations since 1973. In the following years, the Federal Republic of Germany assumed ever more responsibility.
Frankfurter Paulskirche Democracy
The German Revolution 175 years on
Germany’s journey to democracy
It was 175 years ago when Germany’s first freely-elected parliament met in St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt. The constitution they created is one of the most important chapters in the history of German democracy.
Zahlreiche Projekte in Deutschland ermöglichen jungen Menschen Partizipation. Democracy
Youth projects
Co-determination from the outset
Knowing one’s own rights - and respecting those of others. We present three projects that teach young people the value of democracy.
„Die Menschen wollen mehr Mitbestimmung“ Democracy
“People want more co-determination”
The political scientist Brigitte Geißel studies democratic innovations: from citizens’ councils to referendums.
Für freie und faire Wahlen setzt Deutschland sich weltweit ein. Democracy
Promoting democracy worldwide
Projects for a free and fair future
Strengthening democracy – find out here how Germany is globally committed to human rights and good governance.
Ilija Trojanow Democracy
“Strengthening democracy across borders”
The author Ilija Trojanow is involved in the “Global Assembly”, which is seeking ideas for strengthening democracy worldwide.
Symbol der Einheit: die Europaflagge
This is the EU – short and simple
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the European Union.
EU-Flagge vor Kölner Dom
The EU at a glance
European integration forms the foundation for peace, security and prosperity for Germany and the other EU member states
Jamie Watson und Lara Marie Michels von Pinkstinks Germany Volunteering
Award-winning projects and initiatives
The German Engagement Award is considered the most important prize for volunteers. Let us introduce you to some of the award winners.

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