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?
The red carpet is rolled out and ready for the film stars. At the Biennale di Venezia, the world’s oldest film festival, 24 films are competing for this year’s prestigious Golden Lion award, including three productions from Germany. The most prominent German representative in the competition at the 67th Venice international Film Festival (September 1 - 11) is director Tom Tykwer.
"Golden Lion"
It is the oldest of Germany’s trade fairs and once again it stands for innovation and up-to-the-minute developments: The 50th edition of the International Consumer Electronics and Appliance Show IFA (from September 3. to 8.) will showcase the latest topics and consumer trends in the industry.
World’s largest electronics trade fair opens for the 50th time
Economy and Innovation
It’s among the top five in the world economy, strong in exports, attractive for investors and highly competitive: Germany is one of the leading industrial nations. The current edition of “.de – Magazin Deutschland” provides an overview of what makes Germany a strong location in the global market. The focus on “Economy and Innovation” introduces Germany’s new founder generation, describes the success story of the chocolate producer Ritter Sport and shows how feminine the German economy is with an ever increasing number of women in top leadership positions. This edition also includes interviews with German and international experts on the topic of “innovation” and the question “Made in Germany: What’s so special about products from Germany?”
Clever Ideas
Made in Germany: be it a wall plug or a jet engine, an airbag or a chip card – German inventions have changed the world. And the history of those inventions is long, with the latest chapters including such things as the fuel-cell car, the scanning tunnel microscope and the MP3 file format.
European champion in economic growth rates: German industry is currently making a name for itself with top growth figures in Europe and is looking very healthy again following the international turbulence of the economic and financial crisis. In the second quarter the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) is expecting an increase in growth of 1.1 per cent against the previous quarter. “This is a leading rate in the euro area,” writes the monthly DIW Economic Barometer which was published in Berlin at the end of July 2010.
Upswing in the German Economy
They are important institutions for research on Germany and Europe and drivers of innovation in academic training: the 15 Centers for German and European Studies in eleven countries focus on contemporary issues that transcend the boundaries of individual disciplines. The aim is to educate a young generation of experts on Germany and Europe that will work to achieve international understanding and cooperation. They link the academic, political and public spheres in the country where they are based through their focus on Germany and Europe. Within the framework of its research and academic relations policy the Federal Foreign Office promotes the Centers through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Centers for German and European Studies
It was the decisive step on Germany's path towards unification: 20 years ago, on July 1, 1990, the agreement reached between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic on "Economic, Currency and Social Union" went into effect. The event had been preceded by the fall of The Wall on November 9, 1989 and then the first-ever free elections in the GDR on March 18, 1990.
German-German currency union 20 years ago
It will be a world exhibition of superlatives. This much is certain even before the festive fireworks mark the opening of Expo 2010 in Shanghai on Friday, April 30. Between May 1 and October 31, 2010, a total of 192 countries – more than ever before – will be presenting their ideas on the future of the city. In addition 50 international organizations will be represented under the Expo motto “Better City, Better Life”.
Expo 2010
Hamburg – European Green Capital 2011
The European Commission (EC) has awarded the European Green Capital Award 2011 to Hamburg. Thereby, the EC has recognised the efforts by Germany's major seaport to solve environmental problems in order to both improve the quality of life of its citizens and reduce the contribution it makes to the global environment as a whole. Hamburg seeks green answers to metropolitan challenges and has innovative ideas on how to share its experience and best practice as the European Green Capital of 2011.
“On the Move – Overcoming Borders”
“On the Move – Overcoming Borders”: Under this motto the Federal Foreign Office is stepping up its worldwide sports promotion in 2010. Sports communicate values such as fairness, tolerance and cosmopolitanism in a “playful” way, thus making a major contribution towards international understanding. We invite you to share in our projects on our website!
