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

Children's rights

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

Fabian Schön engagiert sich in der Bundesschülerkonferenz.

Children’s rights

Young people have their say

Fridays for Future: Aktivisten demonstrieren beim Klimastreik.

Children’s rights

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

Children’s rights

The right to play

UNHCR setzt sich weltweit für die Rechte von Kindern ein.

Children’s rights

Protecting children’s rights, shaping the future

Newsroom

Bundekanzler Scholz reist nach Brasilien (Archivbild).

Summit meeting

German chancellor travels to Rio for G20 summit

Margot Friedländer erhält Preis für Verständigung und Toleranz

Award

Margot Friedländer to receive Prize for Understanding and Tolerance

Renewable energies

Lemke: “German government sends strong signal to boost renewable energy in transport."

+++ Ticker Foreign Relations

Baerbock opposed to suspension of EU dialogue with Israel

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?

COP29

Anders Levermann: „Stopp des Abbaus fossiler Ressourcen“

“We need to find new growth trajectories”

Climate researcher Anders Levermann on the need to impose limits on economic activity, new opportunities and international developments.

Vida-Gründer (v. l.): Philippe Raisin, Nabin Gaihre, Tobias Engelmeier

Start-ups with energy for change

Efficient use of renewable energies, CO2-free cooling: two recently established German companies are taking action to tackle climate change with innovative ideas.

Windkraft: Die Energiewende hat in Deutschland hohe Priorität.

Germany’s contribution to climate action

The Federal Government is driving forward the energy transition by setting ambitious climate targets: current facts and figures.

Umweltbewusste Stadt mit über 300.000 Einwohnern: Augsburg

A city committed to climate action

Climate action is a job for everyone: the city of Augsburg is a good example of what can be achieved if everyone pulls together.

Coalitions to combat the climate crisis

Global energy partnerships with Germany are to help secure our future energy supply.

Quick facts

100% Germany’s target for renewable energy generation by 2035.

In 2045 Germany plans to be climate neutral.

Over €6 billion was the target agreed for 2025, but Germany has already been paying this amount to developing countries to help with climate protection and adaptation since 2022.

Germany is involved in bilateral partnerships with over 38 countries on climate, energy, hydrogen and energy dialogues.

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Regional Focus

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 years on from the Berlin West Africa Conference

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.

Climate

Africa

“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.

Find out more about Germany and the world

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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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.

#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.

Skilled personnel welcome

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".

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Colonial heritage and culture justice

COP29

Is nuclear power the solution?

Fabian Grischkat

Reformation Day

Hamburg

Youth and politics in Germany

Hannah Arendt

Youth & Democracy

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

EM Kader

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

How to detect fake news

Mental health is essential for a long-term happy life

Sustainable development Goals (SDGs)

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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?

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#BetterTogether: Global engagement

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.

The temple doctor of Angkor

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Kulturweit ermöglicht kulturelle Bildung und internationalen Austausch.

Volunteering

Worldwide experiences with the kulturweit programme

Youth hostels in Germany

Lifestyle and Cuisine

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

Christmas

How Christmas is celebrated in Germany

Hauptsache, es schmeckt – das zeigt der Ernährungsreport 2024.

Nutrition

Eating habits in Germany

Germany’s most popular beers

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EURO 2024 in Germany

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Germany in the United Nations

Working in Germany

Your guide to studying in Germany

Migration and integration

Destination Germany

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