Politics

Zahlreiche Staats- und Regierungschefs treffen sich bei der MSC in München.

The Munich Security Conference

Crisis prevention

The most important security policy forum

What happens behind the scenes at the Munich Security Conference? Who comes to the conference, what is it about and what exactly are the Chatham House Rules? The most important facts about the MSC.

Nach einem Stromausfall bietet ein beheiztes Zelt in einem ukrainischen Wohngebiet Schutz vor der Kälte.

Minus 23 degrees, no electricity - and the fear of being forgotten

In the harshest winter of war to date, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are living without heating, water and electricity. Lisa Taschler from the DRK explains where German aid is having an impact

Putin als Sträfling mit Blut an den Händen: Einer der Karnevalswagen von Jacques Tilly 2025.

Freedom of expression

Putin objects to cardboard figures

Satire goes on trial: Russia sues German carnival float builder Jacques Tilly over satirical Putin motifs. The trial has been postponed until the end of February.

Gedenkstätte im Herzen der Hauptstadt: das Holocaust-Mahnmal in Berlin

Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Holocaust: simply explained

What does the word “Holocaust” mean? How does Germany commemorate the victims of National Socialism, and why is 27 January an important date? Let us explain.

Vier junge Menschen in Winterkleidung halten jeweils einen 50 Euro Schein in die Kamera.

Bulgaria has now adopted the euro

Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Amid cautious optimism and fears of rising prices, the EU country embarks on a new phase.

Portrait des deutsch-iranischen Schriftstellers Navid Kermani

Support from exiled Iranians in Germany

Iranians in Germany show their solidarity with the protestors, appeal to German politicians and discuss possible future prospects.

Die Bremer Augenärztin Parisa Fathi

“We are living in a state of emergency”

Parisa Fathi is an eye doctor in Bremen and originally from Iran. She cooperates with other medical practitioners to help people in her home country.

ProCon

Enfranchised from 16 – expedient or not?

Should the voting age for Bundestag elections be reduced? A law student and a political journalist explain the positives and negatives.

Aachener Vertrag

63 years of the Élysée Treaty

How enemies became close friends: important milestones on the path to Franco-German partnership.

Bundeskanzler Merz (r.) und Frankreichs Präsident Macron

A historic treaty of friendship

Germany and France signed the Élysée Treaty 63 years ago; to this day, the agreement shapes relations between the two neighbouring countries.

Insel Niue

Germany recognises Niue in the South Pacific

Germany recognises the South Pacific island Niue as a sovereign state. The Federal Cabinet decided to establish diplomatic relations with Niue.

Stève Hiobi erhielt 2023 den Grimme-Online-Award.

Inspiring courage

Afrofluencer Stève Hiobi

“The younger generation gives me hope”

As an “Afrofluencer”, Stève Hiobi works to raise awareness about Africa. In this interview, he talks about the power of social media, the courage to take a stand and global interconnections.

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