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„People of Deutschland“ engagiert sich gegen Rassismus.

Courage

Active commitment to diversity: the “People of Deutschland” project

Aminata Belli: die Stimme erheben gegen Alltagsrassismus

Courage

Active against racism

Geschichten über Mut, Inklusion und Demokratie

Courage

The courage to show solidarity

Natalie Dedreux (Mitte) bei einem Auftritt

Courage

“It is important to be seen”

Newsroom

Fallschirmspringer bei der Feier 75 Jahre Grundgesetz in Berlin.

Anniversary

Festival of Democracy in Berlin to celebrate 75 years of the Basic Law

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Minister of State Keul visits German school in Lisbon

Democracy

Germany celebrates 75 years of its Basic Law

Michael Hofmann und Jenny Erpenbeck mit dem Booker-Preis

Literature

Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize

75 years of the Basic Law in Germany

Reichstagsgebäude in der deutschen Hauptstadt Berlin

Democracy

History

75 years of the Federal Republic of Germany: looking back in pictures

Basic Law, the fall of the Wall, reunification, European integration, the United Nations and football festivals: looking back over 75 years of German democracy.

Quiz

Quiz about Germany

Who was the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?

How many times has the German men’s national soccer team won the FIFA World Cup?

What is the name of Germany’s highest mountain?

How many people live in Germany?

Which means of transport was invented in Germany in 1817?

Who is the Federal Republic’s head of state?

What is the name of Germany’s largest island?

Which author and Nobel laureate was born in Germany in 1917?

How many states (Länder) are there in Germany?

“Strengthen democracy by giving people many opportunities to experience democracy”

Claudine Nierth from the Mehr Demokratie association tells us how referendums and citizens’ councils can complement parliamentary elections.

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Andreas Voßkuhle war bis 2020 Präsident des Bundesverfassungsgerichts.

Protecting human dignity is at the heart of Germany’s Basic Law

Andreas Voßkuhle, former president of the Constitutional Court, talks about the strengths of the German constitution and the global threats to democracy.

Federal States of Germany

Whether you’re interested in economic regions, research centers, natural landscapes or cultural scenes – here you’re given an overview.

Ein Mann gibt seine Stimme bei einer Wahl ab.

“Strengthen democracy by giving people many opportunities to experience democracy”

Claudine Nierth from the Mehr Demokratie association tells us how referendums and citizens’ councils can complement parliamentary elections.

Professor Heiner Bielefeldt lehrt an der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

“The freedom of religion is essential to human dignity”

The human rights expert Heiner Bielefeldt explains why the freedom of religion is so important and why it is often misunderstood.

“Our Basic Law actually covers pretty much everything”

Protection of the environment is enshrined in Germany’s Basic Law. The lawyer Roda Verheyen is taking legal action to enforce this protection.

Elena Romanova, Journalistin aus Belarus

The high price of press freedom

Belarusian journalist Elena Romanova was forced to leave her home country twice – she found refuge in Germany with the help of the Hannah Arendt Initiative.

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.

Literature

Literatur

Booker Preis 2024

Jenny Erpenbeck: a personal view of German history

Jenny Erpenbeck is the first German to win the International Booker Prize. What makes the author so successful abroad? A portrait.

#BetterTogether: Global engagement

Jackson Nabaala arbeitete für die Welthungerhilfe in der Türkei.

An aid networker

Jackson Nabaala has been working for Welthungerhilfe since 2006. In Lebanon, Syria and Turkey he searches for solutions amid complex conflicts.

A pioneer in digital agriculture

Smallholders are vital to food security in Africa. Kizito Odhiambo is helping to boost their profits through his German-Kenyan startup.

Prof. Dr. Ta ist Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie.

A doctor without borders

Professor Thi Minh Tam Ta from Vietnam explains why international exchange is essential in the area of mental health

Der brasilianische Forstingenieur Carlos Alberto „Beto“ Quesada

The rain forest expert

Carlos Alberto Quesada runs the German-Brazilian research station ATTO in the Amazon together with Susan Trumbore from the Max Planck Institute.

Quick facts

65 partner countries work with Germany in the area of development cooperation.

2.23 billion euros is the sum that Germany is making available for humanitarian assistance in 2024.

394 million euros is Germany’s contribution to the UN budget in 2024.

˃ 30 countries around the world have energy partnerships with Germany.

˃ 950 climate projects worldwide have already been approved by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) launched by Germany.

Regional Focus

#BetterTogether

Nigeria

Returning after the terror: a village is rebuilt

Bulama Dadi is the chief of a village in Nigeria that was completely destroyed by Boko Haram. The rebuilding of the village is helping to stabilise the entire region.

Ella (l.) und Laureen haben sich über einen Jugendaustausch kennengelernt.

Youth

Israel

German-Israeli youth exchange in difficult times

Ella and Laureen got to know each other on a German-Israeli youth exchange programme. They can no longer visit each other because of the war – but they stay in touch.

Bewegung ist ein Ansatz zur Krebs-Prävention.

Health

Europe

European co-operation in cancer prevention

What measures can help prevent cancer? A new EU initiative is looking for answers.

Find out more about Germany and the world

EURO 2024

Football

Football Championship

EURO 2024 – key facts about this festival of football

The football extravaganza in Germany will kick off in Munich on 14 June 2024. Find out everything you need to know about the tournament here.

Social innovation

Zarah Bruhn, Beauftragte für Soziale Innovationen im BMBF

“Social innovation makes our society more resilient”

What makes social innovation special? Two experts shared their fascinating answers to this question.

Conflictfood hilft Kleinbauern durch direkten und fairen Handel.

Business ideas that make the world a better place

Meet three German social startups that are pioneers in the social economy.

Climeworks Gründer Christoph Gebald und Jan Wurzbacher

How German start-ups are helping protect the environment

Contaminated groundwater, microplastics, too much CO2 in the atmosphere – German start-ups search for solutions to pressing global environmental problems.

Social Entrepreneurship kann man in Deutschland studieren

Studying how to make the world a better place

Social entrepreneurship: using an entrepreneurial spirit to develop solutions to societal problems. We present four courses of study.

Wheelmap-Erfinder Raúl Krauthausen (vorne)

Innovation for inclusion

Meet five German projects whose innovative ideas are promoting inclusion.

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Ocean and climate protection

The pollution of the oceans

Intagible Cultural Heritage List

Artificial Intelligence

What defines this approach and why is it so important nowdays?

What can be done to avoid stereotypes when choosing a career?

Everything you need to know about the famous film festival.

Munich Security Conference

Zeitenwende on tour

Germany's support for the people in Gaza

Volunteering at memorial sites

eSport in Germany

German teenagers‘ favorite music

Can agriculture be sustainable?

Jobs of tomorrow

Visa for jobseeker

Not sure yet wether you should move to Germany?

Welcome to the Rheingau!

Vocational Training in Germany

Germany is attractive for skilled workers

How to detect fake news

Mental health is essential for a long-term happy life

Sustainable development Goals (SDGs)

International cooperation and development

Travelling by train in Germany

Humanitarian assistance

Lets discover so-called "Unverpackt-shops"

Discover Lüneburg

Empowering female expats

Protecting biodiversity in Africa

#RethinkingEnergy

How can we solve the climate crisis together?

Work at the wildlife sanctuary "CREA" in the rainforest

Biodiversity in Germany

Water strategy

The Supply Chain Act

Feminist Foreign Policy in Germany

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“We can effectively treat the consequences of trauma”

An instrument for self-help

Intercultural therapy

Settling into life in Germany, finding work

How does one become a psychotherapist?

More women entrepreneurs for Africa

Food security in times of climate change

Flying helpers

Development and cooperation with Germany

Committed together

Teilnehmende des Dialogworkshops in Berlin

Middle East conflict

Israel/The Arab world

“The dialogue is just the beginning”

From his home in Germany, Slieman Halabi is committed to getting Israelis and Palestinians talking to each other.

Middle East conflict Arab world/Israel Sending out a message with peace demos

Zwischen Friedensarbeit und Literatur: Joana Osman

Middle East conflict Arab world/Israel “Recognising the suffering of the others”

Daniel Barenboim und das Barenboim-Said-Akademie Orchestra

Barenboim-Said Academy

Arab world/Israel

The unifying power of music

Musicians from Israel and the Arab world study together at the Barenboim-Said Academy. A space for special encounters.

Oz Ben David und Jalil Dabit zeigen: Ein friedliches Miteinander ist möglich.

Standing together for peace

Arab world/Israel

Hummus and hope

A Palestinian and an Israeli run a restaurant together in Berlin. They talk about friendship, reconciliation and the power of good food to bring us together.

Shai Hoffmann und Jouanna Hassoun hören den Jugendlichen zu, ordnen ein und stellen richtig.

Middle East conflict

Arab world/Israel

“Discussing fears without prejudice”

The Middle East conflict can be a polarising issue in schools. Jouanna Hassoun and Shai Hoffmann are creating spaces in schools to talk about facts and discuss opinions.

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Für ausgebildete Fachkräfte kann auch die Selbstständigkeit eine langfristige Perspektive in Deutschland sein.

Skilled crafts and trades

Careers with a futur

An independent outlook

Skilled workers are needed across all areas of the skilled crafts and trades, so highly qualified workers from abroad have excellent chances. What’s more, applicants can get help finding the right job.

Innovative Gründerinnen und Gründer beleben die Wirtschaft und gelten als Schlüssel zu gesellschaftlichem Fortschritt.

Startups

Careers with a futur

Funding to help great new ideas thrive

Entrepreneurs with ideas for new businesses enjoy great prospects for successful startups in Germany. The welcome is especially warm for sustainable innovations.

Learning German

German at the workplace

German at work

If you do want to get a foothold on working life in Germany, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn German.

Skilled personnel welcome

As a painter and varnisher in Germany: "A secure future for my children".

As a nursing professional in Germany: "Opportunities for further training".

As a professional driver in Germany: "I feel I have arrived".

As an electronics technician in Germany: "Known for good working conditions".

As an engineer in Germany: "Very good work-life balance".

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Development and Dialogue

In einem Projekt in Indien dreht sich alles um gesunde Ernährung.

Nutrition

Food security in times of climate change

Juliane Drews, Personalmanagerin bei UNICEF Indien, in Neu-Delhi

#BetterTogether

Diversity is what her job is all about

Entwicklungsministerin Svenja Schulze in Burkina-Faso

Development cooperation

What German development policy accomplishes

Mobility and Travel

Ein für das Wattenmeer typischer Fischkutter fährt in den Hafen.

Protecting the oceans

World Heritage – the Wadden Sea

Long-distance buses

FlixBus launches in India

Transformation

From industrial location to tourist hotspot

Sports and Leisure

Football Championship

EURO 2024 – key facts about this festival of football

Sport fördert das gesellschaftliche Miteinander

Sport in Germany

How sport supports refugees

Am liebsten halten sich die Deutschen mit Fahrradfahren fit.

Sport in Germany

More than just a football nation

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Renewable energies

Germany in the United Nations

Working in Germany

Your guide to studying in Germany

Migration and integration

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