Improving disaster risk reduction around the world 

All around the world, natural disasters are becoming ever more severe and frequent. Today’s International Day for Disaster Reduction serves as a reminder of the importance of being well prepared.

On the path to stability: Germany’s efforts in Iraq

Germany has assisted Iraq’s fight against so called “Islamic State” as part of the Global Coalition against Daesh since December 2015. On 11 October, the Bundestag discussed the extension of the Bundeswehr’s mandate to counter IS.

Together for LGBTI human rights 

Minister of State for Europe opens meeting of the Global Equality Fund in Berlin

German Peace Prize for scholars

Solar power from Germany

Rappers win Jacob Grimm prize

Ironman World Championship 2018