The EU at a glance

Germany assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. That presents an ideal opportunity to ask people around the world what they think of Europe.

Germany assumes the EU Council Presidency for six months on 1 July 2020. Here you can find out what that involves.

Trio Council Presidency: Germany, Portugal and Slovenia present their plans.

In his capacity as the German government’s special representative for the countries of the Western Balkans, Manuel Sarrazin works tirelessly to bring the region closer to EU membership.

What you should know about Germany’s role in Europe and in the EU.

This is where you’ll find out more about the policies, institutions, values and goals of a united Europe.

So far, 212,000 German an European tourists have been brought home in the wake of the corona crisis. Frank Hartmann from the Federal Foreign Office explains how this is organised.

Klinikum Chemnitz was one of the first German hospitals to admit COVID-19 patients from Italy. An interview with Commercial Director Dirk Balster.

Solidarity in the Corona crisis: Germany takes in critically ill patients and sends help to Italy.

Young people talk about the time they have spent abroad in Europe – doing voluntary service or an internship or studying at a university.

Europe needs to be aware of its collective potential and use it, says Federica Mogherini.

The Europe of cafés, debates, universities believes in the strength of truth, says Emmanuel Macron.

Freedom and equality have been the very foundations of the West since the revolutions of 1776 and 1789. Why their substance is crumbling and how the idea can continue to shine.