Community | Commitment A8
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Just how democratic is Tübingen really?
“Tübingen appears to be a city with a strong democratic foundation, rich in resources, but also self-referential and, at times,…
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New trains: From Ukraine to Germany
The Ukrainian railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia has announced new international train services to Poland. From there, passengers can continue their journey…
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Bundestag reaffirms historical responsibility towards Ukraine
On 9 October 2026, the Bundestag adopted two resolutions marking the 85th anniversary of the mass shootings at Babyn Yar.…
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Amal News: A Special Spotlight
Amal News has every reason to celebrate: The media project has been around for ten years. Sisters Cornelia and Julia…
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Making children’s wishes come true
Children have wishes. But some families on a tight budget are unable to fulfil them. That is why the ‘Wunschbaum’…
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Nearly one in three families has a migration background
In Germany, the share of families with a migration background continues to rise. In 2025, it stood at 31%, compared…
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Integration Requires a Culture of Welcome
Tübingen is one of the cities in the region that aims to be a “safe haven” for people with refugee…
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Few Muslim Students Have Access to Religious Instruction
At least 780,000 Muslim students attend school in Germany. Nevertheless, only a fraction of them attend Islamic religious instruction. A…
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Disability and migration support
People with disabilities and a migration or refugee background, as well as their families, can receive free advice from Lebenshilfe…
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Tübingen Naturalization Ceremony: A “Day of Togetherness”
From 2024 through July 2026, 2,672 people from 109 countries were naturalized in the Tübingen district; the District Administration Office…
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Fewer Refugees Are Arriving in Europe
Currently, fewer refugees are arriving in Europe via the main refugee routes, such as the Mediterranean. According to the Integration…
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“Public Administration as the Backbone of Democracy”
On September 29 at 5:00 p.m., a panel discussion on the topic “Public Administration as the Backbone of Democracy” will…
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Syrian Sent to Life in Prison for Crimes Against Humanity
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has upheld a ruling by the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court against a Syrian man…
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Intercultural Week Invites You to Connect
Several municipalities in the Tübingen district are hosting Intercultural Weeks through Sunday, October 18. The most extensive event is taking…
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Climate Change: The Rottenburg University of Forestry and the Forest of the Future
Heat, drought, water scarcity—the consequences of climate change are impossible to ignore. Experts at the Rottenburg University of Forestry (Tübingen…
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Syrian Court Sentences Former President to Death
A court in Damascus sentenced former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. Assad’s brother Maher and his cousin…
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Iranians suffer half a year of war
The US and Israel launched their air strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. They did not only target military…
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Germany Highly Regarded in Syria
In the Arab world, Germany enjoys the highest standing among European countries in Syria. This is the result of a…
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The Path to Education and Participation
Only a few children and adolescents from eligible families receive benefits for social and cultural participation. This is one of…
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Free food from the ‘Fairteiler’
The ‘Foodsharing’ initiative distributes leftover food that is still fit for consumption free of charge. Its aim is to prevent…
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Help for young people who are victims of bullying
Bullying amongst young people is a widespread social problem. According to a 2025 study by ‘Aktion Mensch’, 71 per cent…
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tuenews is looking for two “Bufdis”
tuenews INTERNATIONAL has two new positions available for the Federal Volunteer Service (Bufdis). The two positions for “Bufdis” have different…
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Number of Births Falls to Lowest Level Since 1946
In 2025, fewer children were born in Germany than at any time in nearly 80 years. According to preliminary results…
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‘Integration through Borscht’: a Ukrainian-German cookbook
The answer comes instantly: ‘Borscht, of course.’ It was Lyudmila Boriak’s favourite recipe back in her native Kharkiv, and it…
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DataCheck Connect: Support for Ukrainians in Germany
The online platform DataCheck Connect has been launched in Germany. It is aimed at Ukrainians and helps them find verified…
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China and Iran Carried Out the Most Executions in 2025
The number of people sentenced to death worldwide in 2025 was the highest in a long time. Furthermore, there have…
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New “Resource Circle” for Ukrainians in Tübingen
A new support program for people from Ukraine will soon start in Tübingen: the “Resource Circle.” An information session will…
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Discrimination Inquiries in Germany Reach Record High
In 2025, the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency received 13,067 requests for advice related to discrimination. That was 15 percent more than…
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Journalists are also at risk in Germany
The picture is grim: in an increasing number of countries, media professionals are coming under ever greater pressure. Reporters Without…
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DataCheck Connect: Help for Ukrainians in Germany
The online platform DataCheck Connect has launched in Germany. It is designed for Ukrainians and helps them find verified medical,…
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“Svoe Radio”: Ukrainian woman brings Ukrainian music to Germany
Tetiana Voloshina, a Ukrainian woman originally from Kyiv, has launched “Svoe Radio”, a free 24-hour online radio station, in Germany.…
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Kremenchuk honoured Tübingen’s mayor online
Kremenchuk has honoured Tübingen’s mayor, Boris Palmer, for his services to the Ukrainian twin town. The local council had unanimously…
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An “Anatolian Swabian” is the Minister-President
Baden-Württemberg is unique. It is the first federal state to have a Minister-President with a migrant background: Cem Özdemir. The…
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New pathways to employment for women
Women from other countries find it particularly difficult to find work in Germany. The “ChAI” project – Challenge Arbeitsmarktintegration International…
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tuenews INTERNATIONAL: Visitors Follow Us to the New Domain
tuenews INTERNATIONAL has many distribution channels. The homepage is central to this. From 2019 until September 2026, its web address…
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“Together is better than alone” at Café Miteinander
The social initiative “Café Miteinander” is taking place under the title “Together is better than alone”. It is open to…
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First “Unity Hub” in Berlin for People from Ukraine
The first “Unity Hub” for Ukrainians has been in operation in Berlin since mid-April 2026. According to the Federal Ministry…
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Family Day in Tübingen
On 26 April 2026, Tübingen will once again host a Family Day. As part of the large-scale city-wide game featuring…
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Free Exercise Program at the Old Botanical Garden
People aged 50 and older can once again exercise together for free twice a week during the warmer months. “Staying…
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“Seen in a Different Light”: Art Through the Lens
The Tübingen district offers plenty of photo opportunities―from the banks of the Neckar in Tübingen to the Wurmlinger Chapel and…
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Easter in Ukraine: Traditions and Significance
Easter in Ukraine has its own traditions. This festival is one of the most important events in the religious calendar.…
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Used Clothing Containers Still Available in the Tübingen District
In the Tübingen District, it is still possible to dispose of used clothing via containers. The District Administration has entered…
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Aid shipment to Kremenchuk
As part of its solidarity partnership with the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, the university town of Tübingen has donated a…
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SWR News Online in Easy-to-Read Language
The public broadcaster Südwestrundfunk (SWR) now offers selected news stories from Baden-Württemberg online in easy-to-read language. The news is now…
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First comprehensive study on racism in German public authorities
“Racism is not an isolated incident, but a structural risk.” This is the key finding of a comprehensive study on…
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International Weeks: Diverse Action Against Racism
“100 Percent Human Dignity. Together Against Racism and Right-Wing Extremism”: This is the theme of the 2026 International Weeks Against…
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War exacerbates population decline in Ukraine
Russia’s war of aggression has significantly accelerated the population decline in Ukraine. According to data from the Federal Agency for…
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Study: Ukrainians also discriminated against in job centers
It is not only black people who are disadvantaged in Germany. People from Eastern Europe -including Ukrainians – also experience…