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Housing

Beate Meißner und Cornelia Stauß Flatsharing Living together, learning from each other
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Politics
Housing construction in Germany: a turbo to pick up the pace
In Deutschland leben 30 Prozent der Studierenden in einer Wohngemeinschaft.
Fun facts
Everything you need to know about the German way of life
Rückansicht Von Mädchen Auf Schaukel
Facts and photos
Under German roofs
Wohnzimmer
Society
Housing in Germany
Die meisten Menschen in Deutschland leben zur Miete.
Housing
How to find a flat in Germany
Would you prefer to live in a big city or a small town?
How important is a vibrant nightlife to you?
Which party are you going to?
What do you do in your free time?
You’re a good fit for Leipzig!
Leipzig

Leipzig
What kind of character do you like a city to have?
You’re a good fit for Frankfurt!
Die Skyline von Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt
You’re a good fit for Berlin!
Berlin

Berlin
What kind of character do you like a city to have?
You’re a good fit for Cologne!
Der Kölner Dom ist für viele das Herz der Rheinstadt.

Cologne
You’re a good fit for Hamburg!
Hamburg und die Alster – immer eine Reise wert

Hamburg
Rather a city with international flair or regional charm?
You’re a good fit for Munich!
Frauenkirche mit Alpenpanorama

Munich
What do you find appealing about a town or city?
You’re a good fit for Stuttgart!
Schlossplatz in Stuttgart

Stuttgart
You’re a good fit for Dresden!
Die Kulturstadt Dresden bietet einzigartige historische Bauwerke.

Dresden
Rather by the sea or in the mountains?
How do you get around the town?
What appeals to you more?
You’re a good fit for Bremen!
Bremen: Partnerschaft mit Izmir als Zeichen der Solidarität

Bremen
You’re a good fit for Münster!
G7-Außenminister treffen sich in Münster

Münster
What do you do in your free time?
You’re a good fit for Kiel!
Kieler Woche

Kiel
You’re a good fit for Schwerin!
Ein Ort zum Feiern: Weltkulturerbe Schweriner Schloss

Schwerin
What is important to you in a city?
You’re a good fit for Heidelberg!
Die deutsche C40-Stadt Heidelberg

Heidelberg
What appeals to you more?
You’re a good fit for Magdeburg!
Magdeburg

Magdeburg
You’re a good fit for Erfurt!
Erfurt

Erfurt
What kind of character do you like a city to have?
You’re a good fit for Freiburg!
Freiburg cathedral: Repairs over

Freiburg
Where would you prefer to live?
You’re a good fit for Konstanz!
Konstanz

Konstanz
You’re a good fit for Erlangen!
Erlangen

Erlangen

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Der Holocaust-Überlebende Andrei Moiseenko aus Belarus legt Rosen nieder. Remembering the Holocaust Germany commemorates liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp
Der deutsche Astronaut Alexander Gerst Space travel Astronaut Gerst: Artemis II marks new era in moon research
Auf einem Smartphone ist das Anthropic-Logo zu sehen, im Hintergrund die Webseite von Project Glasswing Cybersecurity Germany’s cyber agency alarmed by AI tool from the US
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Foreign policy Merz criticises Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon
Quantencomputereinheit Research Germany plans to set standards in quantum technology
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz Foreign policy Merz: The aim must be an end to the Iran war

Pros & Cons

Regional Focus

Teilnehmer eines Kurses zu Unterschenkelprothesen Medical technology
Ukraine
Help for Ukrainian war victims: new mobility thanks to prostheses
They are forging new paths despite severe injuries: how a German company and its Ukrainian partners are responding to the horrors of war.
Gruppenfoto von etwa 16 Personen, die in zwei Reihen vor einer roten Wand mit dem Schriftzug „Germany Simply Inspiring" und weiteren Begriffen wie „Visionär", „Gastfreundlich" und „Nachhaltig" posieren. Tourism
Sustainable travel
It’s not just about the numbers: in search of the tourism of tomorrow
More and more people are travelling, and regions are increasingly feeling the consequences. The Federal Foreign Office invited international experts to come to Germany in search of solutions.
Aldi Filiale in Vista, Kalifornien Business
North America
Why do Americans love German discount supermarkets?
German discount chain Aldi is expanding massively in the US. Aldi’s empire also includes the cult supermarket Trader Joe’s – but what links the two?

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Syria

Handwerker arbeiten im Innenhof von Beit Wakil in Aleppo. Reconstruction in Aleppo
Arab world
Reconstruction amidst ruins
Architect Dima Dayoub is working to preserve cultural heritage in the destroyed historic centre of Aleppo – and to reconstruct entire residential districts.
HALO Trust räumt Minen in Syrien. Landmine clearance
Arab world
Life among unexploded ordnance
Whether in villages, on farmland or in school buildings: mines lurk almost everywhere in Syria. The HALO Trust removes them – with support from Germany.
Das Kinderkrankenhaus Aleppo Health
Arab world
A children’s hospital between destruction and new beginnings
War, poverty and destroyed infrastructure: for many families in Syria, medical care is out of reach. The German Red Cross provides humanitarian assistance.

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Space travel

ISS
Safety begins in space
Without satellites there would be no internet, no navigation, no modern defence systems. Why Germany is strategically expanding its space travel activities.
Cosma und ihr Bruder Jesco am Kennedy Space Center der NASA in den USA
“Is it possible to have children in space?”
Questions like these about the female body in zero gravity are what drive 19-year-old Cosma Heckel. Her dream is to become an astronaut – and she is already in contact with NASA.
Eine leuchtende Staubwolke im Weltall.
Is there a second Earth?
Astrobiologists at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy are searching for life in space. One star system in particular is of special interest to them.
Ariane 6
7 facts about German space travel
From founding member of the ESA to the astronaut training centre: How is Germany involved in space travel?
Die SLS-Rakete der NASA mit der Orion-Kapsel auf der Startrampe für die Artemis-II-Mission
Moon flight with key technology from Germany
As part of the Artemis II mission, NASA is orbiting the Moon. Germany is supplying the European Service Module, a key component for the Orion spacecraft.

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Economy

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Der ersten „Gigafabrik“ in Salzgitter sollen weitere an anderen Standorten folgen, etwa im spanischen Valencia.
New momentum for electric mobility in Europe
Germany’s automotive industry has launched an ambitious endeavour to catch up in the field of battery manufacturing. The goal is to increase independence from Asian competitors.
Die moderne Landwirtschaft ist zunehmend datengetrieben.
High tech in the fields
Driverless farm machinery, artificial intelligence and smart livestock breeding are making agriculture more precise, efficient and sustainable - in Germany and worldwide.
Cloud-Spezialist Santhosh Jayaprakash in Berlin
“I’m especially impressed with the German Mittelstand”
IT expert Santhosh Jayaprakash has established a number of start-ups in Berlin. What are his impressions – and his tips?
Raum für Kreativität: Ana Paniagua in ihrem Büro in Frankfurt am Main
Ana and Imad hit the ground running
The media designer from Mexico and the mechanic from Syria who have set out on their own. What does being self-employed mean to them? They share their experiences and tips.

Skilled crafts

Dieu Hue Tong aus Vietnam macht eine Ausbildung zur Bäckerin.
Made it!
They have come from Ecuador, Tunisia and Vietnam, and all have found their place in Germany. Let’s meet Victoria, Aymen and Dieu Hue.
Hier wird ein Dach auf traditionelle Weise mit Reet gedeckt, also mit getrocknetem Schilfrohr.
The art of craftsmanship: handmade joy
The German TV series “Handwerkskunst” opens the doors of workshops across the country. It present people for whom work is about talent and devotion.
Starkes Team: Geschäftsführerin Claudia Frick (M.) mit den Schneiderinnen Tetiana Korenivska (l.) und Reyhane Heidari
Sewing: a universal language
A fashion workshop in Frankfurt am Main shows how diversity can be key to a successful business. People from many different nations work together there and enhance the business.
Moderne Werkstätten und hohe Sicherheitsstandards: Das Handwerk bietet gute Arbeitsbedingungen.
Five great reasons to work in the skilled crafts and trades
Great working conditions, a secure job, development opportunities – there are so many reasons to train and work in the skilled crafts and trades in Germany.
Deutsch lernen
Five steps to gaining a qualification in Germany
Rohan Gupta from India wants to train an electronics technician in Germany. Our infographic explains how he will get here.
Raum für Kreativität: Ana Paniagua in ihrem Büro in Frankfurt am Main
Ana and Imad hit the ground running
The media designer from Mexico and the mechanic from Syria who have set out on their own. What does being self-employed mean to them? They share their experiences and tips.
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Digital magazine: Careers in the skilled crafts and trades – talented people wanted!
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Migration

Deutschland ist seit Jahrzehnten ein Einwanderungsland. Migration Migration policy Germany remains a country of immigration - with clear rules
Zugewanderte bringen neue Perspektiven und Geschäftsideen ein. Skilled workers Migration One in seven patent applications is filed by somebody with an migration background

Humanitarian aid

Mehr als 26.000 Menschen in Sudan sind kürzlich von Al-Faschir in das Lager Tawila geflüchtet.
“Standing by the people”
Violence in Darfur is escalating, and hundreds of thousands are fleeing. Germany is providing additional funds – for drinking water, food and medical care.
Vertriebene Sudanesinnen und Sudanesen im neu errichteten Lager Al-Afadh
“Abhorrent violations of international law”
In the face of hospitals unable to cope, blocked convoys and serious human rights violations, numerous states have called on Sudan to end the attacks.
2025 hat die Bundesregierung bislang 35 Millionen Euro für humanitäre Hilfe in Südsudan bereitgestellt.
Combating hunger, sack by sack
Securing the food supply, saving lives: Germany is one of the biggest donors of humanitarian aid and supports numerous organisations in South Sudan.
Kein Raum für Trauer: Diese Südsudanesin muss ihre verbliebenen Familienmitglieder versorgen.
Where German help is changing lives
Armed conflicts, drought and flooding have plunged South Sudan into crisis. German projects provide food, water and protection.
Kambodscha: Eike Hesselbarth (rechts) vom Auswärtigen Amt spricht mit einem Mitarbeiter der Nichtregierungsorganisation The HALO Trust.
An invisible threat to 60 million people
The Federal Foreign Office supports efforts to remove unexploded ordnance around the world, aiming to protect the civilian population of current and former conflict areas.
Halo Trust arbeitet an der Beseitigung von Minen in Syrien
The invisible threat
Every day, people in Syria are killed by explosives hidden in the ground. Germany is helping to remove the devices.
Somalia
Alleviating crises around the world
Germany provides humanitarian aid to support millions of people, including in countries and regions that are not at the centre of media attention.

German economy: #LeadingInnovation

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Deutsche sind sehr vielfältig. Doch wie sind sie im Durchschnitt? Statistics Facts about Germany How do Germans live?
treffen Living in Germany Friendship How and where can I get to know people?

Getting Started in Germany

IT-Managerin Ayushi Sharma
Work, German lessons and buttered pretzels - Ayushi Sharma’s life in Germany
After completing her master’s in Munich, the young woman from India embarked on a career in Germany as an IT manager. This is how she got off to a successful start.
In sieben Schritten zum Job in Deutschland
Finding your job in Germany in seven steps
Mаríа Fernаndа Gаrcíа López is from Mexico and wants to work as IT specialists in Munich. The journey of this 28-year-old skilled worker is just one example of how you can come to Germany.
Die Erzieherin Daniela Noya wagte den Schritt nach Deutschland.
Teaching, learning, making friends – Daniela Noya’s life in Germany
The nursery school teacher from Colombia works at a nursery. She talks here about how she started out in Germany.
Das neue Digitalmagazin „Ankommen in Deutschland“
How to get off to a successful start in Germany
The new digital magazine from deutschland.de provides international skilled professionals with useful tips when they arrive in Germany.
Khaled Elbarbary
From the Red Sea to the Black Forest – Khaled Elbarbary’s life in Germany
Qualified staff from abroad are also in demand in Germany’s hotel sector. Let us introduce you to a young Egyptian who works in the Black Forest.

Development and Dialogue

Development and Dialogue
Stève Hiobi erhielt 2023 den Grimme-Online-Award.
Inspiring courage
“The younger generation gives me hope”
Content Creator Marcant sucht auf rechten Demos das Gespräch.
Gamechanger
Going where it hurts
Insel Niue
South Pacific
Germany recognises Niue in the South Pacific

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
Gruppenfoto von etwa 16 Personen, die in zwei Reihen vor einer roten Wand mit dem Schriftzug „Germany Simply Inspiring" und weiteren Begriffen wie „Visionär", „Gastfreundlich" und „Nachhaltig" posieren.
Tourism
It’s not just about the numbers: in search of the tourism of tomorrow
Mit dem Fahrrad kommt man nah ran an die Mauerreste.
Europe
Following the Berlin Wall trail
ICE
Getting around in Germany

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
ISS
#LeadingInnovation
Safety begins in space
Ariane 6
Space travel
7 facts about German space travel
Die deutsche Autoindustrie ist bekannt für ihre exakten Spaltmaße.
Clichés
German precision: a cliché that’s true

Choose your topic

Die neue Bundesregierung
Germany - the Federal Government
better together
#BetterTogether: Global engagement
Neuankommende Fluechtlinge im Registration Center Kakuma, Kenia
Humanitarian Assistance
Erneuerbare Energien
Renewable energies
UN- und Deutschland-Flaggen
Germany in the United Nations
Arbeiten in Deutschland
Working in Germany
Studieren in Deutschland
Your guide to studying in Germany
Deutsch lernen
Learning German
Eisbergabbruch
Climate Protection
Roboterhand, Menschenhand
Digitization
Was Europa zusammenhält
The EU at a glance
Brandenburg gate at sunset
Destination Germany

Famous Germans

Rainer Maria Rilke, hier vermutlich 1906, gilt bis heute als einer der größten deutschsprachigen Dichter.
The perfect poet
Rainer Maria Rilke was born 150 years ago. The German-language poet was much admired even in his lifetime, and his works continue to touch people around the world to this day.
Ihre Gedanken sind bis heute aktuell: Hannah Arendt (1906–1975)
A life in exile: Hannah Arendt and her escape from evil
Hannah Arendt was one of the most influential political theorists. Her works reveal how important it is to stand up for democracy and human rights.
Martin Luther
Reformation Day: Martin Luther, the Reformer
How Martin Luther and the Reformation have continued to influence German society until the present.
Wim Wenders bei der Verleihung des Europäischen Filmpreises 2024
Wim Wenders - travelling the world through film
Wim Wenders has made a name for himself not just as one of Germany’s leading directors but also as a photographer.
Sophie Scholl
Sophie Scholl: Resistance icon
Sophie Scholl is one of the most famous women in German history. As a member of the “White Rose”, she was part of the resistance to the Nazi regime.
Albert Schweitzer 1965 vor dem von ihm gegründeten Krankenhaus in Lambaréné
Albert Schweitzer: out of reverence for life
What drove the doctor, humanist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate – and how he built an entire hospital village in what is today Gabon.
Ihr Tagebuch wurde nach Anne Franks Tod weltberühmt.
Anne Frank and her diary: writing for eternity
Anne Frank died in a concentration camp aged 15. Her diary is one of the most important documents which bear witness to Nazi atrocities.
Theologe Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: faith in contradiction
It is not possible to be a National Socialist and a Christian at the same time: this is the attitude that defined the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The theologian was murdered by the Nazis on 9 April 1945.
Gutenberg-Denkmal in Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg – knowledge for the whole world
It was his invention of letterpress printing with movable type that enabled books to be produced rapidly and inexpensively.
Erich Kästner 1969 in München
Erich Kästner: a great children’s book author – and much more besides
His children’s books have been translated into more than 70 languages and continue to sell millions of copies to this day. Erich Kästner didn’t just write for young readers, however.
Blick in die Schau in der Hamburger Kunsthalle
Caspar David Friedrich: the master of silence
Forgotten, misunderstood and celebrated: Caspar David Friedrich’s works are ready to be rediscovered again in his 250th anniversary year.
Goethe ist einer der bekanntesten Dichter und Denker Deutschlands.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: a genius, even beyond literature
Goethe shaped German culture like no other. His persistent thirst for knowledge was his greatest motivation.
Marlene Dietrich, Hollywood-Star aus Deutschland
Marlene Dietrich - world star, style icon, myth
The actress and singer was a phenomenon of her era and continues to inspire many people around the world today, partly because of her political stance.
Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka – the eternal enigma of world literature
The world's most widely read German-language author died on 3 June 1924 – and left instructions for all his writings to be destroyed.
Käthe Kollwitz mit Selbstbildniss (vermutlich von 1940)
Käthe Kollwitz – a dauntless woman and major artist
Her works are of timeless significance and exceptional artistic quality. Käthe Kollwitz campaigned against war and poverty and for the rights of women.
Thomas Mann 1916
Thomas Mann – a literary giant of the century
2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Thomas Mann’s birth and the 70th anniversary of his death – a good moment to revisit the work of the Nobel laureate.
Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann – art is the air I breathe
She was a pianist, composer, piano teacher, superstar – and she is the most famous woman in music history. A portrait to mark the 205th anniversary of her birth
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Julia Smirnova: „Diskreditierung demokratischer Institutionen“ Disinformation Russian Russian manipulation – “a fatal distortion of reality”
Teilnehmende der Besucherreise tauschen sich aus. Journalism Fake news Joining forces against disinformation
Karnevalswagen mit Kanzler Merz Humour
Artistic freedom
Satire in Germany: as provocative as possible, please
Mockery and malice: artists in Germany have plenty of opportunities to critically engage with politics and society.
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut. Law
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.
Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu. Crime
Propaganda and sabotage
Protecting democracy against hybrid attacks
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.

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