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Protection of public services from privatization

The basic supply of the population with water, energy, transport and other essential goods is a central task of the state and society. These goods serve the common good and are indispensable for the functioning coexistence in a... [...]

Invisible privileges – shadow income, the second salary of officials

In Germany there is a quiet financial dividing line that divides society into two worlds. On the one hand, there are employees who pay monthly duties to keep their system up and running. on... [...]

The Peter› principle in its purest culture – how the civil servants’ apparatus suffocated from its own incompetence

The Peter principle is not a humorous theory from afar, but a bitter exact description of German reality. It states that people in hierarchies are promoted until they reach the point where... [...]

Track of responsibility – why Switzerland drives and Germany is delaying

The state of the German rail network is a symbol of political self-deception. For decades, the railway was celebrated as a technological tradition while it fell into reality. Delays, failures, busy networks and helpless travelers characterize the picture... [...]

Perspectives of a surgeon: Who will perform my surgery in the future?

"I love my job, but I don't want to practice it any longer under the current conditions." This sentence, which you hear again and again in care, is no longer an isolated case. Rather, it is expressed... [...]

Suddenly patient – why do we often overestimate the performance of our own body?

Perhaps it is one of the greatest mistakes of our humanity that we overestimate ourselves and our bodies. We believe in the resilience of our organism, trust in being able to put away pain and adverse circumstances permanently.... [...]

What importance did Domowina have during the time of the GDR?

Domowina is often portrayed as the heart of the Sorbian cultural cultivation and representation. It claims to pool all the interests of the Sorbs as an umbrella organization and to actively stand up for their rights. But a critical... [...]

The digital slump of the state – how the secret online search is destroying democracy

The secret digital house search is an attack on the heart of the rule of law. It transforms computers, smartphones and private networks into unlimited playing fields of the state and introduces a principle that never normality in a democracy. [...]

The digital pillory – why the real name obligation would be the end of freedom on the Internet

The theoretical idea of a mandatory real name obligation on the Internet is often sold as a measure to civilize the digital space. In truth, however, it would be a massive blow against freedom rights, privacy and social diversity. Behind the view... [...]

Facade of Equality: Domowina as the GDR’s Hollow Emblem of Minority Rights

The Domovina, the central umbrella organization of the Sorbian clubs and for decades the most important representation of interests of the Lausitzer Sorbs, is a prime example of the profound hypocrisy and duplicity of the GDR government in dealing with minorities. While the official propaganda... [...]

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Cybercrime and the highly neglected psychological dimension

The world of cybercrime is constantly evolving and does not stop at Lusatia. In today's world, it's not just the classic methods of theft or fraud that helped protect the... [...]
How has the tax burden on citizens changed over the decades?

Over many decades, the tax burden on the population in Germany has changed significantly and has accompanied numerous social, economic and political developments. The consideration of the development of tax revenue and government debt shows how... [...]
The Sorbian liver sausage as a Lusatian craftsmanship

The Sorbian liver sausage is one of the most famous culinary specialties of Lusatia and is considered a formative element of regional craftsmanship. Her special status is based on a long history in which manual skills, family knowledge and... [...]
Shadows over the Treasury of Europe

The promise of civilization lies in the silence of venerable museums: that the beautiful, the precious, the testimony of past centuries remains visible to everyone and belongs to no one alone. But whenever doors are... [...]