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Security

Das deutsche Rechtssystem gilt als eines der stabilsten der Welt.

Facts How safe is Germany?

Carina Lerch, Einsatzleiterin der Polizei Mittelhessen

Police

A leader with her feet firmly on the ground

Protecting democracy

Operating in the shadows: Germany’s intelligence services

Schnell, präzise, effektiv: Mitglieder der Spezialeinheit GSG 9

Special unit

GSG 9: precision under extreme pressure

Feierliches Gelöbnis im Bendlerblock Berlin, Sitz des Bundesverteidigungsministeriums

Defence

70 years of the Bundeswehr: From formation to the turning point

2023 war das THW im Erdbebengebiet in der Türkei im Einsatz.

Volunteering

Help for people in extreme situations

Test your knowledge

Quiz

Security in Germany: test your knowledge!

Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius (SPD) fliegt in einem Airbus Cougar AS 532 Hubschrauber zu seinem Besuch der General-Dr. Speidel-Kaserne des Bundeswehr ABC-Abwehrkommando in Bruchsal.

When was the Federal Police special operations unit GSG 9 established?

Ein Mitglied der GSG 9, Spezialeinheit der Bundespolizei, steht an Bord eines Küstenwachschiffs.

Which test is not part of the GSG 9 selection process?

Mitglieder der Spezialeinheit GSG 9 vor einem Heilikopter.

How many volunteers work for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief?

Einsatzkräfte des THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) im Landesverband NRW bei einer mehrtägige Großübung.

Which subject is not taught to future agents of the Federal Intelligence Service?

Der Bundesadler und Schriftzug am Gebäude des Bundesnachrichtendienstes in Berlin.

Since when have women in the Bundeswehr been permitted to carry weapons?

Soldatinnen und Soldaten des Heimatschutzregiments 6 sind im Schloßpark Möckern angetreten.

How safe is Germany?

How does the rule of law ensure security in Germany? And how many crimes are committed in Germany? Read here for answers to the most important questions.

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Newsroom

+++ Ticker Foreign Relations German-Polish government consultations: Merz and Tusk hold talks

World Aids Day New hope in the fight against HIV

Culture Germany renews commitment to fair treatment of property looted by Nazis

Eine Bühne auf dem Kosmos-Festival im Sommer 2025.

Capital of Culture Chemnitz holds grand finale to mark end of Capital of Culture year

Die Astronauten Alexander Gerst (l) und Matthias Maurer bei der Esa-Ministerratstagung.

Space travel Record ESA budget – Germans soon on the moon?

Jenny Behrend (Deutschland) kommt zum Torwurf.

Sport World Championship opener: Germany defeat Iceland

Space travel Europe’s future in space

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Tunisia to Germany: Working as a mechatronics engineer

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

Regional Focus

Thomas Mann House

North America

Taking a stance for democracy in the spirit of Thomas Mann

55 Voices for Democracy: the multi-media series produced by the Thomas Mann House Los Angeles relies on prominent voices to promote a democratic culture of debate.

Die deutsche Elektropopband Kraftwerk ist seit 55 Jahren weltweit erfolgreich. Hier bei einem Auftritt 2012 in New York.

Music

North America

Kraftwerk: autobahn to infinity

Currently on tour, the German group Kraftwerk has shaped global pop modernity with its electronic music for 55 years – and is celebrated above all in the United States.

Erhält den Deutschen Afrika-Preis 2025: die Aktivistin Namatai Kwekweza aus Simbabwe.

German Africa Prize

Africa

A bold voice for young democracy: Namatai Kwekweza

The activist Namatai Kwekweza defies repression in her campaign for political participation in Zimbabwe, which has earned her the 2025 German Africa Prize.

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Struggling with your German?

Tips for self-employment

Public broadcasting

Hannah Arendt

Berlin Freedom Week 2025

70th anniversary of the Bundeswehr

The Fall of the Wall

Syria's fight against mines

Reformation Day

80 years United Nations

Gen Z's Book Club

Frankfurt Book Fair

German Unity Day

Germany's watery wonders

Germany in the United Nations

Happy international Day of Peace!

German legal system

Most beautiful gardens in Germany!

Caring for one another

Come with us!

Forever young?

Shopping in Germany

Pros & Cons

Heruntergeladen Group of kids using smartphones during lesson in school.

Pros and cons

Is a mobile phone ban at schools expedient?

Young people are constantly online – even in school. Two education experts debate whether mobile phone bans promote concentration or impair opportunities.

Schnitzel & small talk

Schnitzel & Smalltalk

Schnitzel & small talk

Pushing the boundaries at an exclusive club

Rosalía’s hit Berghain cements Germany’s most iconic dance temple as pure myth – somewhere between door-drama, style anxiety and bass onslaught.

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Day-to-day life in Germany

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

Statistics

Facts about Germany

How do Germans live?

How do average people in Germany live and work? How old do they get? How much do they earn? We have all the facts and figures.

Germany’s most popular beers

Pilsner or wheat? Germany is seen as the country of good beer. Here are the regional specialities.

Living in Germany

Friendship

How and where can I get to know people?

New to a German city? We'll show you the quickest way to make contacts and where you can meet 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

German Africa Prize

A bold voice for young democracy: Namatai Kwekweza

Garry Kasparov, Masih Alinejad und Leopoldo López bei der World Liberty Conference in Berlin

Europe

Global Alliance for Democracy

Treffen der Außenminister von EU und AU in Brüssel

25 years of the EU-Africa partnership

A joint vision for peace, prosperity and mobility

Mobility and Travel

Mit dem Fahrrad kommt man nah ran an die Mauerreste.

Europe

Following the Berlin Wall trail

Getting around in Germany

Mit dem Deutschlandticket nutzt du Busse und Bahnen im Regionalverkehr.

Travel in Germany

Deutschlandticket: travel across Germany by bus and train

The economy in Germany

Skilled crafts and trades

Made it!

Tradition

The art of craftsmanship: handmade joy

Skilled crafts

Sewing: a universal language

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

Ihre Gedanken sind bis heute aktuell: Hannah Arendt (1906–1975)

A portrait

Philosophy

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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In focus

Teilnehmende der Besucherreise tauschen sich aus.

Journalism

Fake news

Joining forces against disinformation

Around the world, media professionals are fighting manipulation and the decline in public trust. They came together to share their experiences at the invitation of the Federal Foreign Office.

Karnevalsumzug mit einer Figur von Kanzler Scholz

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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