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Business

Roboter in der automatisierten Produktion. SMEs The heart of the German economy
Auf der Hannover Messe trifft Robotik auf KI.
Industry
Hannover Messe: Fresh ideas for the future of the industry
Industry
Business
Germany as an industrialised country – the main facts
Deutsche Industrie: hochentwickelte Produktion
Industry and innovation
Six strengths of the German economy
Berit Dannenberg
Interview
“We are a highly innovative nation”

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.

German economy: #LeadingInnovation

Autonomes Fahren ist kein Science Fiction mehr. #LeadingInnovation Automotive industry The future of mobility: driverless vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Forschungsfahrzeuge Vision EQXX (2022) und 540K (1938) #LeadingInnovation German automotive industry The car: a symbol of freedom - and high tech made in Germany

deutschland.de Stories

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Bundeswehr in Germany
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Requirements to study in Germany
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Materials science: research and study
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Pros & Cons

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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

Hannover Messe: Schaufenster für Innovationen Technology partner
North America
Fair guest Canada: a partner for innovative industry
Canada is the partner country for Hannover Messe 2025 and strengthening its exchange with Germany in geopolitically unsettled times.
Informatik-Professor Kristian Kersting, TU Darmstadt Artificial intelligence
Europe
“We are at the very forefront of research”
Artificial intelligence is seen as a key technology. Computer science professor Kristian Kersting describes Europe’s strength when it comes to concrete AI applications in business.
Bewohner einer energieeffizienten Siedlung in Noida, südlich von Delhi. Climate partnership with India
Asia
A green alliance for the climate
Germany is supporting India on its path to climate neutrality. Three examples of the Indo-German partnership.

Find out more about Germany and the world

The Federal Armed Forces

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Internationale Kooperation in der Deutsch-Französischen Brigade
An army of partnerships
The Bundeswehr cooperates very closely with its international allies.
Soldaten der Gebirgsjägerbrigade
Back to compulsory military service?
Ever since Russia began its war of aggression against Ukraine, Germany has again been discussing compulsory military service. Various possible models are on the table.
Kommandeur der Führungsakademie: Konteradmiral Ralf Kuchler
The school of officers – and of friendship
At the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College in Hamburg, General Staff officers from many different countries receive their training – an interview.
Rekruten im freiwilligen Wehrdienst für den Heimatschutz
Citizen in uniform
The Bundeswehr lives by the democratic values of the Federal Republic of Germany – these are the three most important principles.

Day-to-day life in Germany

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beer Germany’s most popular beers
treffen How and where can I get to know people?

Test your knowledge

Quiz
What do you know about skilled crafts and trades in Germany?
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How many skilled craft businesses are there in Germany?
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What is the most popular recognized trade in skilled crafts?
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How many professions are there in skilled crafts?
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How long does the apprenticeship examination take?
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What is a craftsman with full qualifications called?
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Ten facts about skilled crafts
Modern skilled craftsmanship plays an important role in Germany.

The skilled crafts are the number one trainee instructor in Germany - and always looking for talent. Ten facts you should know.

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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
Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.
Raw materials
CONNEX: advice for partner countries
Sahel
Summit of the Future
International alliance of helpers
Alina Reize, UN-Jugenddelegierte
Summit of the Future
“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

Mobility and Travel

Mobility and Travel
Deutschland: Die Landeshauptstädte auf einen Blick
State Capitals of Germany
Durch Deutschland ziehen sich 13.000 Kilometer Autobahn.
Faster and faster
Leipzig bietet Räume für Ideen und Projekte.
Travel
The in-between city

The economy in Germany

The economy in Germany
Fachkräfte haben in Deutschland gute Chancen.
The steps to getting a job in Germany
Hannover Messe: Schaufenster für Innovationen
Technology partner
Fair guest Canada: a partner for innovative industry
Industry
Industry in transition
Germany as an industrialised country – the main facts

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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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