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The Language Checkers: how multilingual children help with research

Leichte Sprache ermöglicht leichteres Lesen.

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Ensuring everyone can have their say: plain language

Dialekte sorgen mitunter für Missverständnisse.

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Dialects: when Germans don’t even understand German

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When do you “bite into a sour apple” in Germany?

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UN Climate Summit

Baerbock: agreement is “just the start”

Chemnitz stellt sich vor: Kulturhauptstadt 2025.

Europe

Chemnitz officially becomes a 2025 European Capital of Culture

Ein Kind steht vor dem leuchtenden Schriftzug #COP29.

Climate action

COP29: Billions in aid at the centre of the final negotiations

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Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck urges new trade agreement in Brussels

New elections

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?

Pro & Contra

AKW Grafenrheinfeld am Tag seiner Sprengung im August 2024

Pros and cons

UN Climate Change Conference COP 29

Do we need nuclear power for a successful energy transition?

The experts Jeanne Rubner and Claudia Kemfert explain their views of the role that nuclear power should play in climate change mitigation.

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Schnitzel & Smalltalk

Schnitzel & small talk

Germany’s sweetest investment

Dubai chocolate is more than just a tasty treat: its high price and limited availability make it a coveted commodity in Germany.

Regional Focus

Laura von Daniels: „Wladimir Putin etwas entgegensetzen“

Transatlantic relations

North America

“We need to engage in dialogue with Donald Trump”

The US after the election: Laura von Daniels, Head of the Americas Research Group at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, on the transatlantic dialogue.

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

140 years on from the Berlin West Africa Conference

Colonial past

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.

140 Anniversary

Colonial history

Baerbock recalls the injustice of German colonialism

140 Anniversary of the Berlin West Africa Conference: Foreign Minister Baerbock calls for better representation of Africa.

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Children’s rights

Faris und sein ehrenamtlicher Vormund Volker Kaltschnee

Fresh perspectives for young refugees

Fresh perspectives for young refugees: the Frankfurt Child Protection Association’s “Volunteer Guardianships” project provides support and prospects.

The right to play

Children are entitled to have time to pursue play and leisure. This part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is implemented in Germany, and Germany supports it worldwide, too.

UNHCR setzt sich weltweit für die Rechte von Kindern ein.

Protecting children’s rights, shaping the future

How UNHCR employee Leana Podeszfa gives refugee children opportunities in life.

Fridays for Future: Aktivisten demonstrieren beim Klimastreik.

Young environmental activists: don’t just talk – do something about it

A lot of young people in Germany are committed to nature conservation. They demand answers to urgent questions – and they’re prepared to get actively involved themselves.

Fabian Schön engagiert sich in der Bundesschülerkonferenz.

Young people have their say

From student councils to parliaments – children and young people in Germany have a wide range of opportunities to get actively involved in politics.

Die UN-Kinderrechtskonvention hat in Deutschland den Rang eines Bundesgesetzes.

Protecting childhood – children's rights in Germany and around the world

Children need special protection. Learn the most important facts about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implementation in Germany here.

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What rights do children have in Germany and around the world?

What rights do children have in Germany?

What are the four basic principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?

What does the right to education mean for children?

Which organisation monitors compliance with children’s rights worldwide?

What was the aim of the draft legislation of January 2021 with regard to children’s rights in the German Basic Law?

Protecting childhood – children’s rights in Germany and around the world

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has the status of a federal law in Germany.

Children need special protection. Read here to find out the most important facts about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implementation in Germany.

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Day-to-day life in Germany

So wohnen Deutsche: Das deutsche Durchschnittswohnzimmer.

Housing Living Discovering German living rooms

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

Christmas Traditions How Christmas is celebrated in Germany

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COP29

Is nuclear power the solution?

Fabian Grischkat

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Hamburg

Youth and politics in Germany

Hannah Arendt

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Susanne Siegert

Trauma and ways of dealing with it

Berlin celebrates Jewish culture

Germany in the United Nations

Social market economy - Made in Germany

The Fall of the Wall

European Campus

Swimming Lakes in Germany

The first German parliament

Olympia 2024

German Mittelstand

German influencers on world tour

The best German festivals!

The EURO 2024 is a true fan festival

The Miracle of Bern

Dual citizienship in Germany

Franz Kafka

World Refugee Day 2024

Global Media Forum 2024

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Opportunity Card

75 years of Basic Law

LGBTQI+ rights in Germany

Four tips from an expat - living in Germany

Press Freedom in Germany

Sustainable development Goals (SDGs)

Germany's water strategy

The best German art museums

The German university system

Ocean and climate protection

The pollution of the oceans

Intagible Cultural Heritage List

Artificial Intelligence

What defines this approach and why is it so important nowdays?

What can be done to avoid stereotypes when choosing a career?

Everything you need to know about the famous film festival.

Munich Security Conference

Zeitenwende on tour

Germany's support for the people in Gaza

Volunteering at memorial sites

eSport in Germany

German teenagers‘ favorite music

Can agriculture be sustainable?

Jobs of tomorrow

Visa for jobseeker

Not sure yet wether you should move to Germany?

Welcome to the Rheingau!

Vocational Training in Germany

Germany is attractive for skilled workers

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Mental health is essential for a long-term happy life

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“We can effectively treat the consequences of trauma”

An instrument for self-help

Intercultural therapy

Settling into life in Germany, finding work

How does one become a psychotherapist?

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.

Coming to live in Germany

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

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

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

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

Young engagement for democracy

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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Development and Dialogue

Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.

Raw materials

CONNEX: advice for partner countries

Summit of the Future

International alliance of helpers

Summit of the Future

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

Mobility and Travel

Leipzig bietet Räume für Ideen und Projekte.

Travel

The in-between city

Travel

Germany's most beautiful bike paths

Kulturweit ermöglicht kulturelle Bildung und internationalen Austausch.

Volunteering

Worldwide experiences with the kulturweit programme

The economy in Germany

Spezialistinnen und Spezialisten sind im IT-Sektor gefragt.

Bilateral relations with India

New opportunities for Indian skilled workers

Arriving in Germany

Finding your job in Germany in seven steps

Coming to live in Germany

Work, German lessons and buttered pretzels - Ayushi Sharma’s life in Germany

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Famous Germans

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: 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.

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.

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 – 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.

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