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Politics

German policymaking in Europe and worldwide. Look no further for background information on international developments, diplomacy and global cooperation.

Ein Mann mit Schutzhelm steht vor einem eingestürzten Gebäude

“The level of support is overwhelming”

48 volunteers from the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) are looking for people buried under rubble in Venezuela. THW President Sabine Lackner spoke about the mission in an interview.

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (r.) und NATO-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte

Transatlantic Alliance

Why Germany is an unwavering NATO member

For Germany and Europe in genral, the alliance has been an unprecedented success. We assess key issues.

Deutschland stärkt seine Cyberabwehr technisch und strukturell.

Security policy

Germany is reinforcing its digital defences

To fight off cyber attacks, the Federal Government keeps restructuring its agencies. Clear responsibilties boost the country’s resilience.

Porträtfoto einer Person mit kurzem dunklem Haar, leichtem Schnurrbart und Kinnbart, mehreren Ohrpiercings und schwarzem Sakko.

Chaos Computer Club

"Security means to reduce vulnerability"

Increasingly powerful cybertacks hit clinics, companies and authorities daily. Linus Neumann of the non-governmental Chaos Computer Club knows what helps.

Menschliche Schatten

Protecting democracy

Hidden operations: Germany's intelligence services

Three agencies protect the nation and its democracy: the Federal Intelligence Service, the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Military Counterintelligence Service.

Eine Polizistin der Bayerischen Grenzpolizei stoppt ein Fahrzeug mit einem Handzeichen.

Clear rules for migration in Europe

The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) protects those who are suffering persecution, accelerates processing times and steps up action to combat irregular migration.

Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu.

Propaganda and sabotage

How is German democracy under hybrid attack?

Germany is focusing its attention on the risks posed by information manipulation, cyberattacks and acts of sabotage. Most of the attacks are orchestrated from abroad. 

Protest in Paris zum Gedenken an Jina Mahsa Amini, deren Tod 2022 weltweite Demonstrationen auslöste.

Freedom of religion

Why headscarves have such a polarising effect

For some it symbolises oppression, while for others it is an expression of their faith. We explore the most important questions and answers in the headscarf debate in Germany.

Für Deutschland in den Krieg?

Would you go to war for your country?

Should compulsory military service be reintroduced in Germany? Two young people are sharing their views on the issue.

Eine Insel von oben

Pomp and parliamentary democracy

Work on Germany’s Basic Law began in a room of a royal palace fit for fairtytails. You’ll find it on an island in Lake Chiemsee.

xxxEine Frauenskulptur mit Augenbinde und einer Waage in der Hand

Constitutional law

Does Germany’s Basic Law need an update?

Almost 80 years old – and still in great shape? Or does the Federal Republic’s most important document need revising?

Das Grundgesetz ist Deutschlands wichtigstes Buch

Germany’s most important document

The German Basic Law came into effect in 1949. It was ment to be a provisional constitution. Five questions and answers.

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