Chancellor Angela Merkel discusses the essential actions the German government has taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, including shutting down social activity and tightening border controls. The people's responsibility, she says, is to remain calm and not engage in panic buying (such shopping trips are referred to as die Hamsterkäufe in German) when it comes to groceries.

Angela Merkel explains that social distancing will help to slow the spread of COVID-19, acknowledging how difficult it is to not be able to visit loved ones in uncertain times. She also discusses the government's responsibility to consider all possible approaches and keep the public informed.

In a rare televised address, Chancellor Angela Merkel urges the public, directly and in plain language, to take drastic steps to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in Germany. She calls the coronavirus one of the greatest challenges the country has faced.

Cettina and Sarah prepare a typical dish from the region of Swabia. Maultaschen are like German ravioli, and are served either fried or in broth.

Cettina and Sara talk about Baden-Württemberg, a federal state in the south of Germany that has a number of defining geographical features and cultural hallmarks.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sworn in at Parliament, with both supporters and protesters present.

Do you remember when Barack Obama visited Berlin? Chancellor Angela Merkel talks about the values shared by Germany and the United States, and the political relationship between the countries.

Get some insight into the German perspective on the inauguration of President Trump in part two of this series.

Get some insight into the German perspective on the inauguration of President Trump.

Following the Brexit vote, Scotland is at a crossroads. Many citizens feel more affinity with the European Union than the United Kingdom. Will Scotland choose to secede?

This clip was created under the auspices of the pilot project "Weil wir es wert sind!" ("Because we're worth it!") of the Rain Forest Foundation OroVerde! Its purpose is to create awareness of the relationship between the rain forest, CO₂ emissions, and climate change!

All across the country, refugees are now receiving German instruction from volunteers because they are not officially entitled to it when they first arrive. Three educators from Bavaria have developed their own teaching materials especially for this purpose. Sehr interessant!

Up till now, hundreds of thousands of refugees have been permitted to enter Germany. Now the German government has changed course by temporarily reintroducing border controls.

In this video, misconceptions and prejudices regarding the influx of refugees in Europe and Germany are deconstructed. A must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about the situation!

Part 3 of "Travel Country Germany" goes from fruit cakes in Dresden all the way to the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Viel Spaß beim Reisen!