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This section contains social developments, observations and tensions in the center - topics that affect our coexistence, our values and our cultural orientation. Some of these articles address current debates, others question long-established structures or look back at historical contexts. Often, it is not about making quick judgments, but about pausing, taking a closer look - and asking the question: where do we actually want to go as a society?
Those who read here will not find loud opinion theater, but calm analyses, clear words and an eye for what often lies between the lines. Especially in a time of increasing polarization, a differentiated view of social issues can help you to choose your own point of view more consciously - and to question it if necessary.
When the news talks about „40 percent fill level of gas storage,“ it initially sounds abstract. Percentages feel technical, far removed from everyday life. And yet, behind them lies something very concrete: the question of how stable our energy supply really is—not in theory, but in the very
Economic growth has been considered one of the most important indicators of a society's prosperity and economic strength for decades. When the gross domestic product grows, it is
Political terms have a remarkably long lifespan. For decades, we have spoken of left and right, of conservative and progressive, of liberal, social
Under the ice of Greenland lies a promise that has occupied the imagination of politics, business, and investors for years: rare earths, critical minerals,
Donald Trump is no ordinary political figure. He is no classic statesman, no ideologically trained party soldier, no product of decades-long Washington networks. Trump
There are questions that have accompanied humanity for millennia. Questions that never truly disappear, no matter how modern our world becomes. One
Even during the Corona pandemic, many economists were remarkably in agreement: the great danger was a phase of low inflation, perhaps even deflation. A few
If you move through the digital space today, a certain impression quickly forms: whoever is visible is successful. Whoever has reach,
It’s often the little things that make you pause. No big events, no loud break – just a quiet moment, in
There are political and social discussions that do not proceed linearly. They come in waves. Fracking is one such topic. Over the years
In international reporting on the United States, the large, loud figures usually dominate. Names that polarize, that provoke, that generate headlines.
There are moments in history when one feels that something is shifting. Not abruptly, not with a single decision, but
When I was conscripted into the Bundeswehr in the 90s, it was still a fairly normal part of the life path for many young