Tracking Coronavirus' spread in Germany
How many people are ill, how many have recovered, what about the R value? You can find answers to these and other questions here.
Politics
The Federal Republic of Germany is a value-based, vibrant democracy with a diverse political landscape.
North America
Putting a partnership to the test
US President Trump plans to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany. We present the key facts about the plans, the reasons for them, and the criticism they have sparked.
Arab world
THW comes to Lebanon’s aid
In the wake of the disastrous explosion in Beirut, Germany’s Federal Agency for Technical Relief is providing support in the form of experts and equipment.
Topic of the week: EU and human rights
“We now need to take a really close look”
Federal Government Commissioner Bärbel Kofler explains why human rights are especially threatened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Topic of the week: EU and human rights
EU in the battle against fake news
Strengthening human rights in the digital age – this is one of the aims of the German EU Council Presidency.
Topic of the week: EU and human rights
“No future without a constitutional state”
The EU must attach strict conditions to payments, says Beate Rudolf, Director of the German Institute for Human Rights.
Topic of the week: EU and human rights
“Many companies have difficulties with transparency”
The former human rights commissioner advises companies on how to respect international social standards.
“Corona can worsen conflicts”
Armed conflicts are continuing unabated despite the pandemic, says peace and conflict studies expert Nicole Deitelhoff.
Topic of the week: EU and climate protection
EU Green Deal – questions and answers
Europe is planning a climate-neutral future: discover what is behind the plans and how this goal is to be reached.
Topic of the week: EU and climate
“We need to get nature a seat at the table”
EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius on biodiversity, sustainability and the need for cross-border cooperation.
Topic of the week: EU and digitalization
Young companies, great potential
Successful at digitalization: start-ups from Germany are causing a stir all over Europe. Here are three examples.
Topic of the week: EU and digitalization
For sustainable networking
How Germany's EU Council Presidency is driving Europe's digitalization forward and which digital strategies will help Europe out of the crisis. Three questions, three answers.