Over the course of nine chapters, “Facts about Germany” explains what makes Germany's political system, economy, education system and culture so different. This edition, updated in 2022, also …

Germany’s economic and political influence in Europe and across the globe make it an indispensable partner for confronting shared threats and addressing the global challenges that have the greatest …

This report seeks to provide Germany with timely advice on how it can progress towards its energy and climate goals, including in three key focus areas: 1) optimising electricity system operation; 2) …

Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), 2025 Reproduction and distribution, also of parts, are permitted, provided that the source is mentioned.

With the advent of the Cold War, two German states were formed in 1949: the western Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the eastern German Democratic Republic (GDR).

The guiding principle of Germany’s foreign and development policy is an awareness that peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development are interdependent. Over the last seven...

Germany is a parliamentary democracy with a federal system of government, which means Germans choose their representatives in local, state, and national elections. It is also a multi-party system, so …