InFocus

Periodically, Germany.info publishes on a variety of topics of special interest, e.g. the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and the anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Freedom Without Walls - 20 Years Fall of the Wall

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the cold war, the beginning of a fully united Europe and proof that peaceful change is possible, even in the moments when it seems most unlikely. 

Transatlantic Climate Bridge

Germans and Americans can be a powerful motor for cooperation on climate and energy policies. The aim of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge is to help Americans and Germans exchange know-how and to pave the way for joint solutions. 

Decision 2009 - German Elections

Decision 2009 – National Elections

More than 60 million German voters will head to the polls on Sunday, September 27, 2009, to elect the  representatives of the 17th Bundestag, the German parliament. 

Meet Germany in Pittsburgh

Meet Germany in Pittsburgh

As Pittsburgh prepares to host the summit of G-20 leaders from September 24 to 25, Germany.info takes a closer look at the long-standing and diverse ties that connect Germany to the Pittsburgh region. 

Friends Always

Friends Always: 60 Years After the Berlin Airlift

The years 2008 and 2009 mark the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. Read more about how the heroic efforts of the United States and her Allies saved more than 2 million men, women and children in Berlin.

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Facts about Germany

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You want to learn more about Germany? This is the right place for you to start. Take your time to read through our glossary and visit the many homepages on Germany. Or, to simply get a first idea of the country, skim the quick facts.

Interviews

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