Looking back at 2019
Two women guiding Europe; Germany celebrates anniversaries and assumes responsibility.
Politics
The Federal Republic of Germany is a value-based, vibrant democracy with a diverse political landscape.
Between a form of government and way of life
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.
Can democracy be learned?
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.
Democracy in Germany
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.
Why science and democracy are mutually dependent
On academic freedom in a free society writes historian Kristina Spohr.
Why religion and democracy have more in common than you think
Religion is an instrument for justice that makes everybody belong to a society, says Sister Agatha Ogochukwu Chikelue.
They are standing up for democracy
These men and women are standing up for democracy with courage and creativity.
Why independent journalism is so important for democracy
There is no freedom without freedom of the press: Bascha Mika, editor in Chief of Frankfurter Rundschau, about the lifeblood of a free society.
Why democracy and human rights are two sides of the same coin
Human rights guarantee that the interests of individuals are protected even when they are not in the majority.
The future of democracy
Democracy as a form of government: read where the strength of democracy lies in an exclusive essay by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
North America
“We all want our ideas to be heard”
Open Governance - the Internet enables co-governance for all people, says Beth Simone Noveck.