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What is sold as a progress in plant breeding turns out to be a large-scale expropriation machine. More and more crops are being placed under patent protection, and it has long been no longer just about genetically manipulated organisms, but about very... [...]

Child benefit has been staged as a symbol of state welfare for decades. Politicians boast it as the core of social justice, as support for families, as an expression of caring politics. But behind the facade of solidarity is a fiscal... [...]

The idea of a common European aircraft was already present in the Eurofighter fighter aircraft project, which should be considered a symbol of unity and cooperation on the international stage. But as soon as the idea was born, the game began... [...]

In its presentation of the German armed forces, the public broadcaster shows a striking proximity to the political reason of state that is hard to overlook. What was once intended as a critical accompaniment of state action is increasingly being... [...]

Lusatia is one of Germany's most affected areas of Germany's military legacy. Duds, ammunition, remains of former practice sites and war damage have been penetrating the ground for many decades and are a constant burden for... [...]

The proclamation of a suspense marks a radical turning point in the relationship between citizen and state. What has been taken for granted up to now is suspended: rights are restricted, the standard of living decreases abruptly and control over one's own... [...]

Almost all official narratives of German reunification emphasize the opportunities that the growing together of West and East should offer. However, the overlooked downsides are present everywhere: After the unification, the former value-adding industry in... [...]

The revelations on Loveint, i.e. the private abuse of state surveillance powers by government officials, show in a frightening way how fragile dealing with powerful data systems has become. originally conceived as tools to protect national security, transform... [...]

The restrictive weapons ban is developing into a symbol of state control that creates fatal social side effects. Increasingly tightened laws and prohibition zones are intended to convey a feeling of security, but reality is different: a sprawling... [...]