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Space travel

Aerospace industry Safety begins in space

Cosma und ihr Bruder Jesco am Kennedy Space Center der NASA in den USA

Interview

“Is it possible to have children in space?”

Astrobiology

Is there a second Earth?

Germany’s participation in outer space

7 facts about German space travel

Artemis II

Moon flight with key technology from Germany

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Quiz

Germany in space: Test your knowledge!

Huge stars and luminous dust clouds in the Milky Way. — © picture alliance / Cover Images | NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI

Rabea Rogge flew into space in April 2025 – the first German woman to do so. And yet she is not a trained astronaut, but an ....?

Ein Porträt der ersten deutschen Frau im All Rabea Rogge. — © picture alliance/dpa | Annette Riedl

How many Germans had been in space by 2026?

Astronaut Alexander Gerst auf der Internationalen Raumstation ISS, 2018. — © picture alliance/dpa | ESA/NASA

The European Space Agency (ESA) is headquartered in Paris. What does the ESA do in Cologne?

Trainingshalle mit Raumfahrtmodulen, im Hintergrund Banner von CSA, NASA und ESA.

“Astro-Alex” Alexander Gerst was the commander of the ISS in 2018. What did he take with him - apart from a cuddly toy mouse?

Ein blauer ESA-Fluganzug von Alexander Gerst mit einer Plüschfigur der „Maus" in der Brusttasche. — © picture alliance / Geisler-Fotopress | Michael Kremer/Geisler-Fotopress

The space industry is booming in Bavaria: in March 2026, the company Isar Aerospace was planning to test a rocket. Why was the countdown aborted?

Die Startrampe des deutschen Unternehmens Isar Aerospace auf dem Weltraumbahnhof Andøya Space Port. — © picture alliance/dpa | Soeren Stache

7 facts about German space travel

Artemis II — © picture alliance / Sipa USA | Alex G Perez

From founding member of the ESA to the astronaut training centre: How is Germany involved in space travel?

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Newsroom

Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche spricht beim Spatenstich im Rahmen des Projekts UNITED HEAT

+++ Ticker Foreign Relations Long-distance heat project underscores German-Polish partnership

Frau mit Laptop unter dem Arm spricht mit Mann

Start-ups More people are setting up businesses in Germany

Der deutsche Versicherungskonzern Allianz zahlt die höchste Dividende.

Business DAX companies defy the crisis

Industrielandschaft mit Raffinerieanlagen, hohen Schornsteinen und aufsteigendem Dampf

High fuel prices Klingbeil and other EU ministers call for a tax on excess profits

EU reform Wadephul: ensuring the EU is able to act effectively

Defence Wadephul: NATO is of enormous importance

Award for commitment to democracy German National Prize awarded to Herbert Grönemeyer

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

Defence

Security

Why does Germany stand firmly by NATO?

For Germany and Europe, the alliance is a unique success story. See here for the key questions and answers.

Pros & Cons

Pros and cons

Social media ban for the under-16s: will this protect young people, or is it the wrong approach?

Australia has taken the lead, and France is pushing through similar rules. There’s growing debate on the subject in Germany, too. What will really protect young people: a ban on social media or better media skills?

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.

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.

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.

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.

deutschland.de Stories

ALDI in the United States

Studying in Germany

Debating takes practice

The “Deutsche Wetterdienst“

Winter Paralympics 2026

Together we are strong.

Germany in the United Nations

German athletes who move the world

Uni vs. FH?!

Schnitzel & small talk

Schnitzel & smalltalk

Special feature

The Germans: Mostly very friendly

According to a common stereotype, Germans love to complain. There may be some truth in that. They don’t do so out of malice, however, but to make the world just a little bit better.

Clichés

Die deutsche Autoindustrie ist bekannt für ihre exakten Spaltmaße.

German precision: a cliché that’s true

From workbench to microchip: German precision isn’t a myth, it’s a principle - and one that has evolved historically, proven its technical worth and is still practised to this day.

Süddeutschland: Schwarzwälder Tracht mit rotem Bollenhut, traditionell von unverheirateten Frauen getragen

More than clothing: the meaning of traditional dress

Cultural studies expert Simone Egger explains why traditional dress is far more than just a cliché in Germany and why it is again giving young people a sense of identity.

There’s no such thing as the “typical German” - or is there?

Intercultural coach Mala Ullal hears on a daily basis about how international skilled professionals experience misunderstandings in their work. What comes as a surprise to many, and what really matters.

Eine Familie posiert für ein Foto am Strand.

German holidays: even relaxation is organised

Can Germans relax on holiday? Absolutely! In efficient, weatherproof style – and with a tightly scheduled daily plan.

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Economy

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.

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.

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.

Digital magazine: Careers in the skilled crafts and trades – talented people wanted!

Read our free 56-page magazine to find out all about job opportunities in the skilled crafts and trades in Germany.

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From Ecuador to Germany: Working as an industrial mechanic

From Vietnam to Germany: Working as a baker's apprentice

From Tunisia to Germany: Working as a mechatronics engineer

Day-to-day life in Germany

Deutsche sind sehr vielfältig. Doch wie sind sie im Durchschnitt?

Statistics Facts about Germany How do Germans live?

Living in Germany Friendship How and where can I get to know people?

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Getting Started in Germany

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.

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.

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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

South Pacific

Germany recognises Niue in the South Pacific

Mobility and Travel

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

Getting around in Germany

The economy in Germany

#LeadingInnovation

Safety begins in space

Space travel

7 facts about German space travel

Clichés

German precision: a cliché that’s true

Choose your topic

Germany - the Federal Government

#BetterTogether: Global engagement

Neuankommende Fluechtlinge im Registration Center Kakuma, Kenia

Humanitarian Assistance

Renewable energies

Germany in the United Nations

Working in Germany

Your guide to studying in Germany

Famous Germans

A portrait

German history

Konrad Adenauer – the founding chancellor

Born 150 years ago, Konrad Adenauer shapes the nascent Federal Republic of Germany as its first chancellor, the architect of Western integration - and a polemical and ruthless politician.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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: 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 – 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 – 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 – 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

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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