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Harvester bought with Marshallplan-funds © PA/dpa

60th Anniversary of the Marshall Plan in Germany

It raised a war-wracked West Germany up out of the ashes and reintegrated it into the community of nations following years of fascist brutality. The U.S. Congress adopted the program on April 3, 1948.  The idea came from then-U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall.

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The Reichstag building

Information about Germany

Would you like to find out more about Germany? Perhaps you are planning a holiday or want to spend a longer period in Germany on a school or university exchange, or maybe you would like to work here. You can find out more here.

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Porsche seen at the Leipzig Motor Show (AMI)

Germany – The Ideal Business Destination

More than 10,000 foreign companies operate in Germany – with a total workforce of over two million and a total annual turnover of more than EUR 750 billion. In terms of infrastructure, logistics, research and development and design, Germany is held in the highest regard by foreign investors.

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scientist

Science and technology in Germany

Germany’s future economic and social development depends to an increasing extent on its innovation performance. Men and women scientists from Germany are playing in the “Champions League” of international research. The number of applications for patents serves as an indicator of innovative strength: Germany leads in this field in Europe. Research and development-intensive industries account for more than half of all industrial production in Germany.

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Roofed wicker beach chairs on the Baltic Sea near Ahlbeck

Travelling to Germany

Germany is a popular tourist destination - for Germans and for an increasing number of tourists from abroad.

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Students in Germany

Studying and working in Germany

Information on school and youth exchanges, learning German in Germany, German schools abroad and much more...

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Application form for a Schengen visa

Coming to Germany or staying in Germany

This section deals with visa requirements, the asylum law and the German laws on nationality and immigration.

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Further sources of information

New environmental zones in major German cities

Traffic sign for environmental zones

Over the next two years, starting from 1 January 2008, environmental zones are to be designated in 20 German cities. Only vehicles displaying on their windscreens a "Feinstaubplakette", a special emissions-control sticker in red, yellow or green, may enter these zones. Without such a sticker, you are liable to a fine!

Further information for vehicle owners from abroad can be found on the website of the Federal Environment Ministry:

News from Germany

News

We offer you a selection of daily news from Germany. This service is also available as a newsletter.

Expo Zaragoza 2008 - The German Pavilion

The International Exhibition in Zaragoza from 14th June to 14th September 2008 centres on the theme “water and sustainable development“.

Germany presents an attractive mixture of information and entertainment and shows innovative technologies, trend-setting developments and creative ideas. The German Pavilion takes you on a journey into the wonderful world of water. Experience a modern water fairytale and discover fascinating German water landscapes.

Cultural activities in Germany

HASEGAWA, Kiyoshi, L'après-midi d'un faune, 1915/1916

What's on in Germany? Whether your are interested in the arts, music, exhibitions, trade fairs or sports events - our events calendar summarizes the most important ongoing events in Germany.

Young Germany

YoungGermany

Renewable Energy

There’s hardly an issue on the planet that provokes as much debate as climate change and global warming. It is becoming increasingly clear, that to protect the climate, alternative energy sources to coal, gas and oil need be found. In the latest Young Germany storyblock we explore the different types of renewable energies that exist today and show you where you can study them in Germany.

Germany - Land of Ideas

Watch our short video-clip and get a first impression of Germany, host of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

National anthem of the Federal Republic of Germany



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