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Innovationen für Sicherheit: Das ist eine Aufgabe der BAM. Research Research for increased safety
Francesca Santoro
Innovations
Pioneers in materials research
Eine Mitarbeiterin der DLR-Abteilung Aerogele
Research
Materials that change the world
Handwerk mit Holz
Valuable resource
9 facts about wood as a building material
Zahra Armand von der Hochschule Aalen
Higher education
“Materials can revolutionise industries”

Newsroom

Newsroom

New elections

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Friedrich Merz, CDU, wird die nächste Bundesregierung anführen.
CDU/CSU wins the Bundestag elections
CDU and CSU win the Bundestag elections. SPD sees heavy losses. AfD doubles its result. The Left remains in parliament, FDP and BSW are out.
Friedrich Merz
Friedrich Merz: conservative transatlanticist
Who is the man expected to be the next federal chancellor of Germany and what does he stand for politically?
Germany
What happens after the election
Find out here what happens after the federal election: How is the government formed and which time limits are specified by law?
Emmanuel Macron und Keir Starmer (Archiv)
Congratulations for Merz from numerous countries
Macron and Starmer highlight sound cooperation for a strong Europe.

Earth Hour

deutschland.de Stories

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Materials Science
Materials science: research and study
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Free speech in Germany
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Speed Limit in Germany: Pros & Cons
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Studying in Germany
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Anne Frank
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In focus

Karnevalsumzug mit einer Figur von Kanzler Scholz Humour
Artistic freedom
Satire in Germany: as provocative as possible, please
Mockery and malice: artists in Germany have plenty of opportunities to critically engage with politics and society.
Meinungsfreiheit ist in Deutschland ein hohes Gut. Law
Legislation
Where do the limits on freedom of expression begin?
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Germany – but it still has its limits. Putting this much-debated issue into context.
Hybride Angriffe auf Deutschland nehmen zu. Crime
Propaganda and sabotage
Protecting democracy against hybrid attacks
Germany is focusing its attention on the risks posed by information manipulation, cyberattacks and acts of sabotage. Most of the attacks are orchestrated from abroad.

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Schnitzel & small talk

Regional Focus

Mitglied des Archäologieteams: Freda Nkirote M'Mbogori Archaeology
Africa
A journey through time to the origins of mankind
In search of archaeological remains: curator Wazi Apoh talks about the German-African project Planet Africa.
Deutsch-amerikanische Kooperationen zur Bekämpfung von Alzheimer German-Amerikan Cooperation
North America
From Alzheimer’s to space research
Around 2,300 scientific collaborations between Germany and the USA produce valuable new insights. Some people are worried about the future.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Maria Leptin Science
Research funding
“Our grantees can act with considerable freedom”
Professor Maria Leptin, president of the European Research Council, on the role science plays in challenging times.

Find out more about Germany and the world

Ideas for tomorrow

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Blick auf Bonn, das mit Boliviens Hauptstadt La Paz kooperiert.
Twinned cities cooperate for more climate protection
Paths to climate resilience: German cities team up with partners worldwide to drive the urban transformation.
Blick auf Dresden: historische Kulisse, innovative Ideen
Three smart cities in Germany
Dresden, Flensburg and Wuppertal: three of the many cities in Germany that are implementing smart city ideas.
Beim Tiny House wird auch der Garten zur Wohnfläche.
Tiny houses: living the dream of a minimalist existence
What is life like with just 30 square metres of space? Elke talks about her life in a tiny house.
Die „Sommerstraße“ in Saarbrücken
Liveable cities - five creative ideas
What can be done to make urban life good in the future? People in Germany are putting their creative ideas into practice - we present our top five.

Day-to-day life in Germany

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Test your knowledge

Quiz
A brief ramble through the Federal States
Quiz Bundesländer
Which German federal state has the most inhabitants?
Rhein
The largest stretch of Lake Constance lies in which federal state?
Bodensee
Which is the smallest federal state?
Hafen
Which federal state has the largest area?
Irschenberg
Which of these cities is also a federal state?
Kanzleramt
The city of Dresden lies in which federal state?
Frauenkirche
Federal States of Germany
Tag der deutschen Einheit

Whether you’re interested in economic regions, research centers, natural landscapes or cultural scenes – here you’re given an overview.

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Getting Started in Germany

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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.

Development and Dialogue

Development and Dialogue
Deutsche Bundesregierung
The German State
Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.
Raw materials
CONNEX: advice for partner countries
Sahel
Summit of the Future
International alliance of helpers

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
Durch Deutschland ziehen sich 13.000 Kilometer Autobahn.
Faster and faster
Leipzig bietet Räume für Ideen und Projekte.
Travel
The in-between city
bike
Travel
Germany's most beautiful bike paths

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
Deutsche Industrie: hochentwickelte Produktion
German business
Six strengths of the German economy
Innovationen für Sicherheit: Das ist eine Aufgabe der BAM.
New materials
Research for increased safety
Sonnenaufgang am Neckar
Getting around in Germany
A life on the water

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Famous Germans

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Gutenberg-Denkmal in Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg – knowledge for the whole world
It was his invention of letterpress printing with movable type that enabled books to be produced rapidly and inexpensively.
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.
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.
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.
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