“You can only change things if you get involved” Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the importance of the European elections and wise diplomacy. More
Is a change in culture imminent? The elections to the European Parliament at the end of May 2014 could determine the future direction of Europe. More
A Soul for Europe meets in Berlin A Soul for Europe, a cultural coalition for a citizens’ Europe, is looking for the deeper meaning behind the continent’s political and economic concerns. More
The First World War online With the new web portal www.europeana1914-1918.eu in the commemorative year 2014, the internet too has become a place of remembrance More
Play video 1914 – The Failure of Diplomacy Exactly one hundred years ago, Europe was enjoying the last few months of peace before the outbreak of the First World War. More
Chris Gueffroy, shot dead at the Berlin Wall Chris Gueffroy was shot dead at the Berlin Wall just a few months before it fell 25 years ago. More
The Munich Security Conference In its 50th year, the Munich Security Conference serves as a key forum for security policy debate. More
Remembering the victims of the Holocaust Young people perform voluntary service in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Luisa Lehnen spent a year working in a museum near Auschwitz. An interview. More
Worthy remembrance The American Academy in Berlin is to remember Richard Holbrooke with a special format. More
Sweating for Peace A German organisation promotes peace in the Near East through a sports programme More
A strong woman starts a small revolution Afghan entrepreneur Roya Mahboob has used information technology and triggered a wave of modernisation in her country. More
Aid for the Philippines The Federal Government and aid organisations provided aid immediately after the typhoon. More
Cultural treasure for Myanmar The Golden Letter from Myanmar is to be replicated for the future National Museum of Myanmar. More
Breaking the cycle of crisis Checking balance sheets and minimizing risks: Europe is addressing the financial and debt crisis with a banking union. More
Grand coalition, major tasks A grand coalition led by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel will govern Germany for the next four years. More
