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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?

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DAAD Scholarships for Studies in Germany and Study visits, 2020 / 2021

As every year, the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – DAAD) offers a wide range of scholarships internationally, some of which are also open for applicants from Jamaica. ...

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Ursula von der Leyen elected President of the European Commission

For the first time in its history, the European Parliament has elected a woman to head the Commission. What are her most important goals and what will the next steps be?

Ursula von der Leyen addresses the Members of the European Parliament during her application speech. Von der Leyen applies to be the new President of the European Commission,

Latin America and the Caribbean come to Berlin - together for international cooperation and women’s rights

At the Latin America-Caribbean Conference in the Federal Foreign Office on 28 May, Foreign Minister Maas will meet up with numerous Foreign Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean to launch the Latin America and Caribbean Initiative

Minister Maas with numerous Foreign Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean

Transatlanticism, revisited

Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe are natural allies.
It’s time to harness that potential.
An article by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in the Tagesspiegel newspaper.

Demonstrations in Buenos Aires on International Women’s Day 2018

Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue: Global energy transition changes geopolitical framework

The shift to renewable energy sources is reducing geopolitical dependencies. The Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue at the Federal Foreign Office provides a platform to discuss the impact of the global energy transition.