FOREWORD
What characterises politics, business, so-
and institutional references take a backseat.
ciety, academia, and culture in Germany? “Facts
In order to make the texts as useful as pos-
about Germany” invites readers to get to
sible, they include up-to-date information
know the modern and cosmopolitan coun-
and statistics.
try. The handbook offers exhaustive basic
information and numerous points of orien-
The continued development of “Facts about
tation – all specially designed with inter-
Germany” includes giving it a broad digital
national readers in mind. In nine chapters,
presence, exploring in more depth online
“Facts” conveys a basic understanding of
the topics outlined in the print edition. The
German society and shows which models
new “Facts about Germany” community,
and solutions are being discussed in a time
which we cordially invite you to join, is at
of social and political change. The com-
the same time intended to promote dialogue
pletely revised new edition focusses in par-
and serve as a platform for the exchange of
ticular on contemporary issues – historical
ideas.
Get to know Germany – with the cross-media “Facts about Germany”