Germany and Europe

Since Brexit, the geographical centre of the EU can be found in Gadheim near Würzburg. People in the village have mixed feelings about it.

Linn Selle is a committed European. As President of the European Movement Germany (EBD) she calls for more political action to promote a united Europe.

Crimes of the Nazis - an interactive map of the places of remembrance

On 27 January the world commemorates the liberation of the Nazi extermination camp at Auschwitz 75 years ago. Some eyewitnesses are still alive and can tell their story.

Politics, culture, sport and history – here’s what will be important in the new year.

Two women guiding Europe; Germany celebrates anniversaries and assumes responsibility.

Democracy is only as strong as the people who support it. We met with women and men who work to ensure that everyone in Germany can have a say.

The right to vote is considered democracy’s highest good.

Federal Agency for Civic Education: a former civil rights campaigner is responsible for civic education. Here you can find out whether he believes it is possible to learn democracy.

The Basic Law is the heart of democracy in the Federal Republic of Germany. It was only intended as a temporary measure, but has now lasted since 1949.

On academic freedom in a free society writes historian Kristina Spohr.

Religion is an instrument for justice that makes everybody belong to a society, says Sister Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue.