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Welcome to Germany!

In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?

22nd European Union Film Festival in Singapore

The European Union Film Festival is an annual event organised worldwide that showcases a selection of European films, giving local audiences a taste of Europe's diversity and creativity. From 10 -20 May 2012, recent films are screened which were successful in their country of origin. The films showcased in this festival may belong to a specific country, but they are all representative of Europe's common cultural heritage. WUNDERKINDER, the German film shown at this year's film festival, tells the story of three child prodigies whose friendship overcomes barriers of religion and nationality.

Expo 2012

The ocean adventure experience

A visit to the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 is a bit like a present-day adventure in the style of Jules Verne’s science fiction novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea”. People who take a virtual dive with a research submarine to discover the greatest ecosystem on earth may well feel like Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.

The challenge of food security for a growing world population is a central topic of the Rio+20 summit in June 2012.

Sustainable Development: The Future We Want

The latest issue of DE Magazin Deutschland (No. 1/2012) looks ahead to the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 22 June 2012 and focuses on the central themes of the international conference on sustainable development.

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Stimulating awareness for sustainability

Climate change, biodiversity, energy efficiency, world food supplies and population growth: The Year of Science 2012 is fully focused on sustainable development. The aim is to stimulate public awareness about sustainability research under the motto “Future Project Earth” by making current scientific developments accessible to a broader public. In the coming months numerous events are planned throughout Germany. 

Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat

The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.

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Invitation to pioneers: Energy Efficiency Award 2012

Have you introduced innovative, exemplary projects to reduce energy consumption into your business thereby lowering your energy costs? This should be rewarded: with the dena Energy Efficiency Award. Businesses from industry and production can put themselves forward for the prize based on the energy efficiency projects they have implemented. A jury composing top-ranking experts from business, science and politics will select the winners from the entries received by 4th May 2012 latest.

Germany. Smart Solutions. Smarter Business.

Smart solutions developed in Germany are providing innovative answers to global challenges of energy demand, climate change, and a global population in transformation. The 20th anniversary of German reunification in October 2010 provided an ideal window of opportunity for Germany Trade & Invest to communicate this important marketing message to a global audience with the official launch of its “GERMANY. SMART SOLUTIONS. SMARTER BUSINESS.” international media campaign.

Bionics is a technology of the future: AirJelly, the bionic jelly fish developed by  Festo, a German technology group, can glide through the air under remote control.

Germany: A Global Partner / Innovation and Excellence

United Nations, European Union and Afghanistan: the current issue of .de – Magazin Deutschland reports on Germany’s foreign policy engagement and the country’s role as a global partner.

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“Europe will grow closer together”

Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on the EU’s new financial policy stability and the goal of a political union in Europe. Minister, for many months now Europe has been engaged in financial policy crisis management – what will a sustainable solution look like? We are now developing the European Union into a stability union. That is what we agreed at the European Council on 9 December 2011. Almost all member states of the European Union committed themselves to observing the stability criteria by showing, for example, increased thrift and greater budgetary discipline.

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The foundation stone of the EU monetary union

It marked the birth of the euro, when a new era in the history of European cooperation began 20 years ago with a brief ceremony in Maastricht, the Netherlands. On February 7, 1992 the ministers for the finance and foreign affairs of the then twelve member states of the European Community signed the Treaty on European Union, thus sealing the introduction of a single European currency.

Jestina Mukoko

European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Germany and the European Union are actively engaged in the protection of human rights defenders. The EU has drawn up guidelines to ensure that this protection is guaranteed in the long term.

Discover Germany in Singapore

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Experience the many facets of German culture in Singapore, meet the German expat community, or build up your network with German business partners. Here you will find the right information.

Information on Visa for Germany

Visa

You plan to travel to Germany?
Check here whether you need to apply for a visa and which documents are required.

News & Information from Germany

You would like to get current news on Germany? Or you are looking for some information about the country? Here you find some relevant links!

Young Germany

Jugendliche in Deutschland

Young Germany is packed full of information for students and young professionals. Find out about studying, traveling, career and culture in Germany. Click on through to Young Germany to keep up to date with Deutschland.

www.young-germany.de

The Ambassador

Her Excellency 

Ms Angelika VIETS
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Singapore 

2012 Desk Calendar Now Also Available as App

Tischkalender Deutschlandmagazine

 The 2012 desk calendar on the subject "Germany - Partner in the World" is now also available free of charge in English and German as an app from the iTunes Store and the Android Market.