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Umweltbewusste Stadt mit über 300.000 Einwohnern: Augsburg

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A city committed to climate action

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Do we need nuclear power for a successful energy transition?

Anders Levermann: „Stopp des Abbaus fossiler Ressourcen“

UN Climate Change Conference COP 29

“We need to find new growth trajectories”

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UN Climate Change Conference COP 29

Coalitions to combat the climate crisis

Windkraft: Die Energiewende hat in Deutschland hohe Priorität.

UN Climate Change Conference COP 29

Germany’s contribution to climate action

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Baerbock recalls the injustice of German colonialism

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Germany: China and Gulf states should also contribute to climate aid

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Parties agree on election date of 23 February

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Parliamentary parties negotiate election date

Transkontinentale: „The Black Circus of the Republic of Bantu“

140 years on from the Berlin West Africa Conference

Colonial heritage, cultural justice

2024 marks the 140th anniversary of the start of the historic Berlin West Africa Conference of 1884/85. Germany is working hard to come to terms with its colonial history.

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Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz

Politics New elections to be held in Germany

Das deutsche Parlament: der Reichstag in Berlin

Democracy in Germany Rules for crises The vote of confidence – what is it?

November 9th

Mauerfall

35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

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Nisreen Elsaim formt ein C für „climate change“.

“Climate change is the major factor in conflict”

Nisreen Elsaim is a climate change diplomat and is working in Berlin as a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow. She talks about her commitment and her time in Germany.

Deutschland und die Afrikanische Union wollen gemeinsam eine nachhaltige Landwirtschaft fördern.

German-African future partnerships

Joint solutions for sustainable agriculture

In opening the Agricultural Policy Dialogue in Addis Ababa, Germany is supporting African countries in their efforts to develop sustainable agriculture.

Donald Trump und Kamala Harris: Duell der Gegensätze

US presidential election

“Two fundamentally different models of society”

Expert Michael Werz shows how transatlantic relations might shift in the light of the US presidential election.

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Getting Started in Germany

IT-Managerin Ayushi Sharma

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.

Khaled Elbarbary

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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Famous Germans

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

#UnitedAndFree

Radikale Töchter arbeitet in Workshops mit Aktionskunst.

#UnitedAndFree Commitment Turning anger into courage

Zuversichtlich: Jugendliche in Deutschland

Shell Youth Survey Germany Young Germans have a positive outlook

Assane Badiane stand 2022 erstmals als Comedian auf der Bühne.

“I can say whatever I want”

Assane Badiane makes people laugh - without any taboos. Learn why humour means freedom to him.

Carlott Bru bezeichnet sich als Gen-Z-Journalistin.

The Gen Z journalist

Carlott Bru uses social media to give an insight into her life as a journalist. She also speaks about the challenges Generation Z is dealing with.

Fabian Grischkat nennt sich selbst „Newsfluencer des Vertrauens“.

“Freedoms are always fragile”

Fabian Grischkat is dedicated to promoting queer rights and he speaks about political topics on social media. He seeks to protect freedoms through education.

Susanne Siegert klärt auf Social Media über den Holocaust auf.

Pioneer of thought work

The freedom to learn from one's own history: Susanne Siegert shows how social media can bring history to life.

Jacob Beautemps ist Science-Youtuber und Wissenschaftsjournalist.

“There can be no science without freedom”

Jacob Beautemps is a science Youtuber. He explains the role that independent research plays for democracy.

Tamara Röske – Schauspielerin, Model, Sportlerin, Musikerin

A multitalented young woman with Down’s syndrome

Actor, model, athlete, musician: Tamara Röske is multitalented and gives other young people the courage to fulfil their dreams.

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

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

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

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

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Carolina Saldarriaga Cardona promoviert in Urban and Territorial Studies.

The architect of emotions

Promoting peace by means of German-Colombian projects: Carolina Saldarriaga Cardona investigates the role of emotions in Colombia’s territorial disputes.

Long Nary bildet auch Studierende aus.

The temple doctor of Angkor

Conservator Long Nary works with German experts to protect Cambodia’s best-known cultural heritage.

Unternehmerin Myrhge Spross

The business traveller

“My time there completely changed my way of doing business,” says the Mexican entrepreneur Myrhge Spross, talking about her stay in Germany.

Omar Kassab, Architekt beim DAI Kairo

Guardians of history

Omar Kassab works for the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo. As part of an international team he is committed to protecting Egypt’s cultural heritage.

Agness Rosemary Mmina arbeitet in Malawi als Drohnenpilotin.

The drone pilot

Agness Rosemary Mmina supplies rural regions in Malawi with medical drugs. This is possible thanks to cooperation with Germany.

Quentin Blommaert leitet das Wasserstoffdiplomatiebüro in Riad.

The hydrogen diplomat

Quentin Blommaert heads the German hydrogen diplomacy office in Saudi Arabia and is actively involved in promoting a climate-neutral energy industry.

Justin Wayho auf der Hannover Messe 2024

Mediator between education and business

Engineer Justin Wahyo is actively committed to establishing dual vocational training in Indonesia.

Bulama Dadi ist Vorsteher des Dorfes Ngarannam im Nordosten Nigerias.

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.

Die Biontech-Gründer Özlem Türeci und Uğur Şahin

Investing in global vaccine justice

German biotech company BioNTech is building Africa’s first commercial vaccine production facility in Rwanda.

Medienwissenschaftler Subekti Priyadharma

An intermediary role in the knowledge society

The media and communication researcher Subekti Priyadharma is committed to exchange between Indonesia and Germany.

Minenräumerin Rosemary Chigariro bespricht sich mit ihrem Team.

Fighting for a mine-free Zimbabwe

Rosemary Chigariro has a dangerous job as a deminer. But her work helps the people of Zimbabwe feel safer.

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

Diversity is what her job is all about

Juliane Drews has been working for the United Nations for nearly two decades - currently as HR manager at UNICEF India.

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.

Kizito Odhiambo, Gründer von Agribora

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.

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.

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

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.

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Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.

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Summit of the Future

“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

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The in-between city

Kulturweit ermöglicht kulturelle Bildung und internationalen Austausch.

Worldwide experiences with the kulturweit programme

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Wie deutsche Weihnachten feiern: Alles was ihr über deutsche Weihnachtstraditionen wissen müsst.

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