The Enlightenment of the Development of Citizenship Education in Germany to the Promotion of Ideological and Political Education in China

Citizenship education in Germany has a long history and a profound tradition. However, German citizenship education has been in constant split and reconstruction in a long period as the ups and downs of the destiny of the German nation and its country. It is endowed with different concepts, connotations and functions, along with every change of social situation and political order. Citizenship education in Germany is deeply influenced by its traditional political culture and has distinct national characteristics. In order to discuss the history and current situation of the historical development process and realistic situation of German citizenship education has many enlightenment and reference significance for promoting the further development of ideological and political education, especially the theory and practice of patriotism education in our country.