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Klassischer VW-Bus in der Türkei
Camping

Iconic camper vans and high-end luxury on wheels

For decades, Germany has led the way in caravan manufacturing. The innovations keep coming.

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Friedrich Merz
Business
Merz sees economic recovery in Germany
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz can see signs of economic recovery and expects further progress.
Die Gamescom findet bis zum 30.08.2026 in Köln statt.
Gaming
Start of Gamescom 2026 in Cologne
The international gaming scene is meeting in Cologne for five days. Renowned developers are presenting their latest projects at Gamescom, as well as giving an insight into upcoming games.
Eine Reiterin sitzt auf einem Pferd und hält Flaggen in der Hand.
Sport
Germany bags numerous medals at FEI World Championships
500,000 fans thrilled by Team Germany’s wins in Aachen. The numerous medals bode well for the Olympics.
Außenminister Wadephul zeigt auf etwas.
War in Ukraine
Wadephul close to front line during Ukraine visit
Following political talks in Kyiv, Wadephul heads closer to the front line. During his fourth visit to Ukraine, Germany’s foreign minister travels far to the east of the country for the first time.
Maschinenbau: Arbeit an Industrieanlagen
Industry
German mechanical engineering: export surge towards end of half year
Mechanical engineering is one of Germany’s most important export sectors. An increase of 6.8 percent in June has given it a boost. 
Johann Wadephul
Ukraine Independence Day
Wadephul: Ukraine is fighting for the security of all of us
Foreign Minister Wadephul has travelled to Ukraine.
Deutsche und polnische Soldaten stehen in Reihe nebeneinander
Defence
Bundeswehr supports Poland with protecting NATO’s eastern border
Around 40 Bundeswehr soldiers are helping Poland fortify NATO’s eastern border. The operation close to Kaliningrad is also intended to serve as a deterrent.
Fußballspiel Bundesliga
Bundesliga
Football belongs to the fans
The members of the football clubs that make up the German Bundesliga hold the majority of voting rights. Find out more about the 50+1 rule.

Beyond the Buzz

Games

Menschen stehen und sitzen vor einem kleinen Haus. Cosy games
Cosy games
A bookshop by the sea
Many games revolve around high-octane action and rivalry. “Tiny Bookshop” embraces the exact opposite. What the popularity of cosy games reveals about the modern world.
Gamer Gronkh eSports
eSports
Gamers like Gronkh and FabienneXIII fill arenas
In Germany, 41 million people play computer games. Some have built successful careers in eSports or streaming.
53 Prozent der Menschen ab 16 Jahren in Deutschland gamen regelmäßig. Market overview
Market overview
Land of gamers
Germany is the largest video game market in Europe and home to Gamescom, the world’s most important gaming trade fair.

History

medizinische-forschung-deutschland-charite-berlin History
History
Cutting-edge research made in Germany
The research culture that was established at Charité Berlin has left its mark on Germany to this day. The institution’s history also illustrates why an ethical framework is essential in research.
Darstellung der Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig im Oktober 1813 History History Why Germans struggle to define their national identity
From Germanic myths to the Kaiser and the Nazi era, our nation’s history is multifaceted, and our legacy is complex.
Zwei Grenzsoldaten der DDR-Grenztruppen der Nationalen Volksarmee der DDR (NVA) bei einem Wachgang an der innerdeutschen Grenze bei Motzlar in der Rhön in Thüringen (zu Hessen), aufgenommen im Oktober 1968. History History Why Germans value data protection so much
Germany’s data protection culture reflects the country’s history of two dictatorships which systematically collected data for repressive purposes.
August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798–1874), Dichter und Verfasser des „Lieds der Deutschen“.
German National Anthem
At state ceremonies, international events and football matches, Germany’s national anthem can be heard. But why is only the third verse of the Deutschlandlied sung?

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Regional Focus

Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Elisabeth Kaneza Africa
Africa
“I have faith in our civil society”
She fled the genocide in Rwanda and now campaigns for equality in Germany. Elisabeth Kaneza on setbacks and reasons for optimism.
Junge Frau zeigt anderen Frauen etwas auf dem Handy. Asia
Asia
Rethinking food systems
Young researchers are using traditional knowledge about plants in Fiji or climate data from India to improve food systems and make them fairer.
Zwei Störche im Nest Europe
Europe
The return of the stork
After facing hard times in the 1980s, numbers of white storks in Germany have rebounded. Bernd Petri from the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union tells us why.

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Beaches

Giving seal pups a second chance at life: Germany’s Seal Sanctuary
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Giving seal pups a second chance at life
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Leuchtturm bei Sonnenaufgang Lighthouses
Lighthouses
Facing the vast, open sea
A passion for lighthouses makes tourists flock to this monument on the North Sea coast. To this day, some beacons still help sailors navigate shores.
Strandkörbe Travel destinations
Travel destinations
Germany’s best beaches
Five beaches you will love - with seals resting on sandbanks, deer walking along the shore and seaside resorts facilitating luxurious vacations.
Winkende Seehündin Species conservation
Species conservation
Saving the Wadden Sea’s young seals
In the Wadden Sea National Park, a veterinary team takes care of some 100 orphaned seals every year. Once the animals are strong enough, they are set free.

Schnitzel & small talk

Democracy

Matthias Brandt Democracy Democracy „Now. Not sometime in the future“
Matthias Brandt is campaigning against right-wing radicalism. The actor is the son of Willy Brandt, the former chancellor and Nobel peace laureate.
Porträt von Marina Weisband, lächelnd Heroes of democracy Heroes of democracy Democracy begins in the classroom
Marina Weisband is teaching children democracy by engaging them in debates, rather than instructing them. A core message is that their young voices count.

Defence

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Security
3d printing, drones and supersonic tech for the Bundeswehr
To boost Germany defence capacities, a new innovation centre will fast implement good ideas expressed by troops, researchers and start-up companies 
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Armed forces
The Federal Republic’s new military strategy
The Bundeswehr is set to become Europe’s strongest conventional army by 2039. We assess the background of the Federal Government’s strategy. 
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (r.) und NATO-Generalsekretär Mark Rutte Transatlantic Alliance
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.

Pros & Cons

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.

Famous Germans

Deutsche Rock-Legende: Udo Lindenberg
The man in the hat who made Germany laid-back
Udo Lindenberg is a musician, cult figure and political voice. He made rock music with German lyrics popular and has been a defining influence for decades. He now turns 80.
Konrad Adenauer
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.
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.
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
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.

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Skilled crafts

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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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.
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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.
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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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Economy

Deutschlands Startup-Szene hat kräftigen Rückenwind.
Germany as founder nation
More start-ups, more capital, more AI: Germany’s start-up scene is gaining momentum and becoming increasingly attractive – including for people from other countries.
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?
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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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Migration

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Migration policy
Germany remains a country of immigration - with clear rules
Germany’s new Federal Government wants to noticeably reduce irregular migration and accelerate processes - while at the same time specifically encouraging skilled immigration.
Eine Polizistin der Bayerischen Grenzpolizei stoppt ein Fahrzeug mit einem Handzeichen. Migration
Migration
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.
Flüchtlinge auf einem überfüllten Boot People smuggling
People smuggling
Lies typically told by smugglers - and how to recognise human trafficking
Smugglers and human traffickers lure in their victims with quick solutions. How to detect their tricks and scams.

Humanitarian aid

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German help for people in need around the world
Millions suffer in the wake of war or natural disasters. Here is where German humanitarian aid is making a difference.
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Digital innovations save lives
Innovative technologies such as AI and blockchain help to deliver humanitarian aid to people in remote locations.
Menschen verteilen Kanister und Pakete
“We are able to foresee crises”
The guiding idea of anticipatory humanitarian action is to act before disaster strikes. It can help to protect people from the impacts of El Niño.
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.
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The invisible threat
Every day, people in Syria are killed by explosives hidden in the ground. Germany is helping to remove the devices.
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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.
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Getting Started in Germany

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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.
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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.
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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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