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Germany and Europe

Diplomacy, Foreign and Security Policy and the European Union.

Das deutsche Parlament: der Reichstag in Berlin Democracy in Germany
Rules for crises
The vote of confidence – what is it?
Stability even when a coalition is in crisis: German democracy sets down clear procedures regarding the dealings between the government and the Bundestag.
Bundestag Democracy in Germany
Politics
New elections to be held in Germany
New elections to be held in Germany. What triggered the end of the governing coalition and what happens next?
Gedenken an die Reichspogromnach 1938
Historical date
November 9th – Day of remembrance in Germany
No other date in German history is associated with so many key events – above all <i>Reichspogromnacht</i> in 1938 and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Plakate von 1989 im Deutschen Historischen Museum in Berlin
“We are the people”
German reunification: the motto of the peaceful revolution in 1989 was an appeal against division and in favour of non-violence.
Manuela Schwesig bei einer Pflanzaktion anlässlich des Tags der Deutschen Einheit Day of German Unity
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
“Extremely fortunate to live in a unified country”
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in 2024. State premier Manuela Schwesig talks about the significance of the festival.
Tag der deutschen Einheit Day of German Unity
Reunification
The most important public holiday
German reunification is celebrated every year on 3 October. Discover five facts about the Federal Republic’s most important public holiday.
Ahlbeck, Usedom Day of German Unity
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
A large state with a small population
This state in the northeast of Germany boasts castles, lakes and Germany’s longest coastline. In 2024 it will be hosting the Day of German Unity.
Ein Ort zum Feiern: Weltkulturerbe Schweriner Schloss Day of German Unity
The host, Schwerin
Setting sail together - the celebrations to mark the Day of German Unity
On the Day of German Unity, Germany celebrates freedom, peace and democracy. Germany’s national holiday will be celebrated in the picturesque town of Schwerin in 2024.
Sitzung im Deutschen Bundesrat
Federal Republic of Germany
Germany is a federation. The federation and the 16 Länder (states) each have areas of re-sponsibility of their own.
Vor dem Deutschen Bundestag weht die Europäische Fahne. Day of German Unity
National Holiday
Why is the third of October a public holiday?
This is the day on which Germany celebrates its reunification. Find out how this came to pass, and what happened 34 years ago.
Fluss Germany and its neighbours
Facts and figures
How many neighbouring countries does Germany have - and which are they?
From the length of the borders to important joint projects - learn everything you need to know about good neighbourly relations with nine countries.
EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen European Union
European Commission
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is one of Europe’s most powerful political figures
A meteoric rise despite starting late In addition to being a qualified doctor, Ursula von der Leyen is now considered the most powerful woman in Europe.

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