The Deutsches Polen-Institut in Germany is a center for Polish history, politics, culture, society and German-Polish relations. It cultivates relations with the neighboring country of Poland through its programme offerings primarily in Germany. In doing so, it combines several tasks: It combines practice-oriented scholarship and research, educational programs for schools and universities, political forums, editorial projects and public events. The Institute owns a unique special library on Poland with extensive holdings on German-Polish relations, Polish current affairs and history, as well as literature in the original and in translation.