What our grandfathers told us about the war - and why these voices are missing today
There’s a lot of talk about war. In the news, talk shows, commentaries, social media. Hardly any topic is as present – and at the same time so
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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?
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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.
What was Syria like before the war? Who rules today? What does this mean for refugees in Germany?
Syria isn’t some abstract news country to me, not just a crisis term from headlines. I’ve observed this country – from a distance, but continuously.
Declining gas storage in Germany: technology, limits and political consequences
When the news mentions „40 percent fill level of gas storage,“ it initially sounds abstract. Percentages seem technical, far away
Is killing undignified? A sober question about murder, terror and war
We live in turbulent times. War, terror, violence – all that is again very present. In the news, in political debates, in
More than punk: Nina Hagen, Cosma Shiva and the art of not letting yourself be taken in
When you approach a portrait of Nina Hagen, the temptation is great to talk about music first. About punk, provocation, shrill
Why distance is not a retreat - and how a freeze-out creates orientation
When you are in the middle of a crisis, everything feels urgent. You feel you must act immediately, speak immediately,
Understanding Iran: Everyday life, protests and interests beyond the headlines
Few countries evoke such fixed images as Iran. Even before a single detail is mentioned, the associations are already
Why having your own magazine is more important for companies today than advertising
When one talks to entrepreneurs today about visibility, it is almost always about reach. One talks about findability on Google, about
Nord Stream demolition: sabotage, power politics and the uncomfortable unanswered questions
When people talk about energy, many first think of electricity – of light, of sockets, of power plants. In reality, Europe's
Dieter Hallervorden - More than Didi: Portrait of an uncomfortable free spirit
There are figures that cling to a person for a lifetime. Some like a poorly fitting suit, others like a
Greenland, Trump and the question of belonging: history, law and reality
There are topics you don’t actively engage with—they simply impose themselves at some point. For many, Greenland is one of those for – too.
Understanding Taiwan: History, status issues and the risks of an interconnected world
Taiwan has been making headlines for years –—sometimes due to military drills in the Taiwan Strait, sometimes because of diplomatic tensions, sometimes