Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany
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WikiProject Germany
 | This is WikiProject Germany, a collaboration area for Wikipedians interested in improving coverage of Germany. New participants are welcome; please feel free to participate!
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Willkommen to WikiProject Germany! We are a group of editors dedicated to the expansion and refinement of Wikipedia’s coverage of the German republic, people, monuments and culture. If you wish to join us, simply sign your name on our roster.
Should you have any questions about our project, just drop us a line on our discussion page. If you’re lucky, you might even find some fellow project members in the Wikipedia IRC chat (#wikipedia-en). If you speak German, you may want to also try the German Wikipedia chatroom (#wikipedia-de).
ScopeThis project covers the creation and editing of articles related to the nation of Germany, its cities, counties, geography, transportation, culture, history and so on. It aims to expand Wikipedia's resources on Germany in a fair and accurate manner.
As of 22 December 2024, there are 145,758 articles and other project resources within the scope of WikiProject Germany. For a more detailed overview see Germany article statistics.
A monthly top 1000 list of Germany-related popular articles is available at Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany/Popular pages.
Goals
- Kill all backlogs.
- Get this project organized.
- To serve as a central point of discussion for collaboration related to Germany. Foster increased cooperation between editors in order to meet the other goals.
- To create the foremost reliable and accurate free-content encyclopedia of Germany in the English language.
- Build all Top Importance Germany Articles to Good Article status at a minimum. Current progress: 11 out of 136 meet this criteria.[a]
Project divisions
- Reference and navigation - the "keys to the country" (and of key importance)
- Cities (talk) – Cities, towns, villages and districts
- People (talk) – includes residents of the current nation of Germany, all its predecessors, and all those people who have resided in any of Germany's predecessor states who have shaped Germany
- Photo requests (talk) – adding and requesting images of Germany.
Related groups
- WikiProject Intertranswiki/German
- German-speaking Wikipedians' notice board - also for Austrian, Swiss and other German language issues
- German football task force
- WikiProject Bavaria
- WikiProject Lower Saxony (inactive)
- WikiProject Frankfurt
- WikiProject Friesland
- Holy Roman Empire task force of the WikiProject Former countries
- WikiProject Munich (inactive)
- WikiProject German districts (inactive)
- WikiProject Germanic Mysticism (defunct)
- WikiProject Hanseatic League (defunct)
- WikiProject Prussia (inactive)
- WikiProject Prussian Standesamter (inactive)
- WikiProject Silesia (inactive)
Task forces
- Hamburg task force (talk) – for any article related to Hamburg
- Mainz task force (talk) – for articles related to Mainz
- Transportation (talk) – Roads, trails and rails in and around Germany.
- German cinema task force of WikiProject Films
- German military history task force of the Military history WikiProject
- GDR task force – for articles relating to the history and culture of the German Democratic Republic
- German football task force for articles related to association football in Germany within Wikipedia:WikiProject Football
- Nazi affiliation Task Force for removing whitewashed/undue articles about Nazi involvement
Article alerts
Today's featured articles
- 23 Dec 2024 – Bonn–Oberkassel dog (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
Did you know
- 20 Dec 2024 – Theresia Bauer (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Moondragon21 (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – Waterloo Column (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rufus the Unqualified (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Dec 2024 – Dethloff Willrodt (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Aquabluetesla (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Dec 2024 – Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2024 – Frankfurt silver inscription (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Renerpho (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Nov 2024 – Pflaumentoffel (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Thriley (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Nov 2024 – German atrocities committed against prisoners of war during World War II (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Nov 2024 – Bunt sind schon die Wälder (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Oct 2024 – Boxheim Documents (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jean Po (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 20 Dec 2024 – Marcus Wilson (basketball) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Novemberjazz (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 20 Dec 2024 – IREDES (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by ZimZalaBim (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 17 Dec 2024 – Wittekind, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by D1551D3N7 (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
- 16 Dec 2024 – David Czyszczon (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Clariniie (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 14 Dec 2024 – Fritz Reuter Literary Archive (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 14 Dec 2024 – List of tallest buildings in Lörrach (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Spiderone (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 05 Dec 2024 – Xêro Abbas (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bearcat (t · c); see discussion (0 participants; relisted)
- 13 Dec 2024 – Friedrich Count of Lippe-Biesterfeld (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by RobertVikman (t · c) was closed as delete by Mojo Hand (t · c) on 20 Dec 2024; see discussion (4 participants)
- 11 Dec 2024 – Schloss Ritzebüttel (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by KEmel49 (t · c) was closed as keep by Randykitty (t · c) on 18 Dec 2024; see discussion (5 participants)
- 10 Dec 2024 – Stefan Stoyke (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by ItsKesha (t · c) was closed as keep by Liz (t · c) on 17 Dec 2024; see discussion (4 participants)
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Proposed deletions
- 15 Dec 2024 – Campus for Finance (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Imcdc (t · c): Fails WP:NORG. Insufficient independent in-depth sources to establish notability. Tagged for multiple issues for years. and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 16 Dec 2024: Also, so poorly written and translated from German to English as to be incomprehensible.
- 17 Dec 2024 – Wittekind, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by D1551D3N7 (t · c) was deproded by 46.253.254.174 (t · c) on 17 Dec 2024
Redirects for discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – Nine Years' War (version 2) (talk · edit · hist) →Nine Years' War was RfDed by QuicoleJR (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Nov 2024 – Tradiční Lovecký salám (talk · edit · hist) →Salami was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- undated – FC Türkiye II (talk · edit · hist) →FC Türkiye Wilhelmsburg was RfDed
A-Class review
- undated – SMS Berlin (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 19 Dec 2024 – Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Surtsicna (t · c); start discussion
- 18 Dec 2024 – Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gerda Arendt (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Nov 2024 – Philipp Grubauer (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by XR228 (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Nov 2024 – Klaus Thielmann (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Maxwhollymoralground (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Nov 2024 – Heinz Geggel (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Maxwhollymoralground (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Nov 2024 – Jürgen Kleditzsch (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Maxwhollymoralground (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Nov 2024 – Heinz Vietze (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Maxwhollymoralground (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Nov 2024 – SMS Albatross (1871) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Parsecboy (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Nov 2024 – Pablo Busch (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Krisgabwoosh (t · c); start discussion
- 05 Nov 2024 – Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott, BWV 139 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gerda Arendt (t · c); start discussion
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Featured article reviews
- 15 Jan 2024 – Emmy Noether (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 26 Nov 2024 – Ashkenazi Jews (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by إيان (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 09 Dec 2024 – German Jewish military personnel of World War II (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by McPhail (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Oct 2024 – Thomas Tuchel (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by M48SKY (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 19 Dec 2024 – Heads of the German Chancellery (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Head of the Federal Chancellery of Germany by Essixt (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – German Chancellery (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Federal Chancellery of Germany by Essixt (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Dec 2024 – Eric of Pomerania (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Erik of Pomerania by Jähmefyysikko (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Dec 2024 – SS Polizei-Selbstschutz-Regiment Sandschak (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Polizei-Selbstschutz-Regiment Sandschak by 47.220.25.185 (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2024 – RTL (German TV channel) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to RTL (Germany) by ToadetteEdit (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Dec 2024 – Cabinet of Germany (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Federal Government of Germany by Essixt (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 30 Oct 2024 – Latvians and Baltic Germans in Corner Brook, Newfoundland (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to German Canadians by Arctic Circle System (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Oct 2024 – List of foreign vehicles used by Nazi Germany in World War II (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Beutepanzer by ScribeYearling (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Oct 2024 – T-Mobile (brand) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Deutsche Telekom by 2018rebel (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Aug 2024 – Russian Liberation Army (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Committee for the Liberation of the Peoples of Russia by Opostylov (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2024 – Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Polish–Swedish War (1621–1625) by Czekan pl (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2024 – Polish–Swedish War (1621–1625) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629) by Czekan pl (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jun 2024 – Minecraft – Volume Beta (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Music of Minecraft by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be split
- 13 May 2024 – Mercedes-Benz G-Class (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by A75 (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Apr 2024 – Volkswagen Type 2 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 93.150.208.84 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2023 – Greater Poland (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Jan 2023 – Munich Security Conference (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ThomaSheldon (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2022 – Wankel engine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Thumperward (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2022 – Freikorps (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AnomieBOT (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jan 2022 – Mittelstand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaihsu (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jul 2021 – Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Mackensen (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Mar 2020 – New Town Hall (Munich) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Some Gadget Geek (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Sep 2019 – Tanks in the German Army (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BrownHairedGirl (t · c); see discussion
Articles for creation
- 20 Dec 2024 – Draft:Tromanale (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Tromaggot (t · c)
- 17 Dec 2024 – Draft:Heil dir, o Oldenburg (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Alexeyperlov (t · c)
- 15 Dec 2024 – Draft:Federal Motor Transport Authority (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Essixt (t · c)
- 15 Dec 2024 – Draft:Emil Haselhoff (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Happymike1 (t · c)
- 11 Dec 2024 – Draft:Adam Antebi (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by SaraHazel87 (t · c)
- 10 Dec 2024 – Draft:Aeon Gods (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Kgbalint (t · c)
- 10 Dec 2024 – Draft:Excellence Strategy (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Labratscientist (t · c)
- 09 Dec 2024 – Draft:Bosch Thermotechnik (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by BDMM24 (t · c)
- 03 Dec 2024 – Draft:Trust (Online community) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Postcinematicbodies (t · c)
- 03 Dec 2024 – Draft:Ferdinand Hoff (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Wh8t0n3arth (t · c)
- (12 more...)
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The main portal for this project is Portal:Germany. Other Germany-related portals are being deleted or moved to project space so they can continue to be useful for topic development:
Federal states
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Baden-Württemberg
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Bavaria
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Berlin
- Portal:Brandenburg
- Portal:Hamburg
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Hesse
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Lower Saxony
- Portal:North Rhine-Westphalia
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Rhineland-Palatinate
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Saarland
- Portal:Saxony
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Saxony-Anhalt
- Portal:Schleswig-Holstein
- WP:WikiProject Germany/Portal:Thuringia
Regions and history
For more Germany-related portals (history, regions, etc.) see Category:Germany portal and "Portal" lists in Germany article statistics in the sidebar.
Every member should feel free to inform the managers of these portals if they have worked on an article which they believe would be of interest to the above portals.
Barnstars
Our project, like the other national WikiProjects, possesses a barnstar that may be awarded to outstanding contributors to the project or members particularly deserving of recognition for some effort made for the cause of the project.
- {{subst:The Germany Barnstar|1=Put your message here. ~~~~}}
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Resources
Infoboxes
Stubs
For information on which stubs to use on Germany-related articles, see the list of stubs at Wikipedia:WikiProject Germany/Stub templates
Subpages
- list of all subpages of this page
Templates
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| {{User WikiProject Germany}} |
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Userboxes for WikiProject members, add either to the your userpage | |||||||||||||
| {{User WP Germany}} |
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| {{Infobox German location}} |
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Template allowing town info to be copied directly from de.wiki. | |||||||||||||
| {{IPA}} | German pronunciation: [...] | Template for indicating German pronunciation. See Help:IPA/Standard German for transcription used. | |||||||||||||
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Template to use when an article is a translation of an article on the German Wikipedia - to be placed on talk pages | |||||||||||||
| {{subst:WelcomeGER}}~~~~ | == Welcome to WikiProject Germany ==
 Welcome, WikiProject Germany, to the WikiProject Germany! Please direct any questions about the project to its talk page. If you create new articles on Germany-related topics, please list them at our announcement page and tag their talk page with our project template {{WikiProject Germany}}. A few features that you might find helpful:
 A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects. Here are some tasks you can do. Please remove completed tasks from the list.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any of the more experienced members of the project, and we'll be very happy to help you. Again, welcome, and thank you for joining this project! |
Welcome message for new project members | |||||||||||||
| {{User German Road Guru}} |
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This Template can be for anyone who has driven on German roads and wants to claim themselves as "German Road Warriors" | |||||||||||||
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Conventions
Websites
- CIA World Factbook on Germany
- Germany Tourism
- Information from the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.
- Germany GenWeb Project - for details on some lesser historical figures
- "Deutschland-Portal"
For articles to be translated, see Category:Articles needing translation from German Wikipedia
Notes
- ^ Featured and Good Articles are added to form this number.
A list of articles needing cleanup associated with this project is available. See also the tool's wiki page and the index of WikiProjects.
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