The formation and development of women's rights in Europe has a long history, it is different within each of the states. In 2019 is celebrated the centenary of receiving voting rights for women in Germany. The publication is devoted to the study of the political and civil rights of women in Germany from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The authors consider the development of women's rights against the backdrop of political events unfolding in 20th century in Germany and around the world. The author analyses the history of the feminist movement that originated in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century and its role in establishing the political and civil rights of women. © 2019 Rossiiskaya Akademiya Nauk, Institut Istorii Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of General Hist. All rights reserved.