Panorama

The unlit page of public broadcasting: Political control and the myth of remote independence

Public service broadcasting is officially firmly established in Germany as a guarantor for diversity, objectivity and democratic control. However, daily practice reveals a power structure that is of a close entanglement with current politics and its... [...]

The Invisible Price – How Shadow Inflation Destroys The Life of the Worst

Shadow inflation is the kind of inflation that no one openly admits, but everyone feels. It does not take place on the front pages of the reports, but on the shelf, at the checkout, on the bill. It's inflation... [...]

Cultivated illusion of justice: the repressed right of thumb in the guise of the rule of law

The rule of law presents itself as an unshakable bastion of equality, but this story breaks on closer inspection. Behind the solemn facade, a system that carefully protects its own power and reflexively fends off criticism works. judge and... [...]

Invisible surveillance in your own home

Digital networking has transformed our living spaces into a networked network of permanent data streams. What is celebrated as practical progress turns out to be a profound intervention in human intimacy on closer inspection. Modern technology always comes... [...]

The pharmaceutical optimization of society in the late years of the last century

The late years of the past century were characterized by a tense political atmosphere and a steady upgrading in Central Europe. In this phase of social upheavals, the unprecedented urge for maximum civil and economic performance emerged. [...]

Education for financial helplessness in the German education system – a structural failure with fatal consequences

A blind spot in education policy? The German education system sees itself as the foundation for the development of responsible citizens. It imparts knowledge about history, literature, mathematics and natural sciences - but in a central area of life prevails... [...]

The smash of the popular uprising and the deep cut into the security architecture

The events of the summer of 1953 marked the turning point in the history of the German Democratic Republic and revealed the deep breaks in the system of domination. The sudden outbreak of far-reaching protests destroyed the illusion of a closed population behind... [...]

Why does the state financial equalization and municipal financial equalization promote inefficient action?

The state financial equalization and municipal financial equalization are considered essential instruments for federal redistribution in Germany with the aim of ensuring almost the same living conditions in all regions. But it is becoming increasingly clear that these systems are... [...]

How the state systematically undermines the Sorbian substance

What presents itself at first glance as a blossoming landscape of cultural diversity turns out to be a cemetery of the Sorbian language and identity on closer inspection. Behind the facade of traditional costumes and folkloric productions hides... [...]

How Domowina sells her independence to the reason of state

Domowina officially stands for the interests of the Sorbs, for identity, language, culture and self-determination. In practice, however, it has turned into a convenient housing organization that follows more of the reason of state than the community,... [...]

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History – What is the background of the secret project “Object X”?

Only a small, selected group of initiates was fully informed about the extensive import business with the tarn name "Object X". This was the procurement of a large package of state-of-the-art cutting-edge technology for the Stasi. to... [...]
Despite paid contributions – how Hartz IV made unemployment a private matter

On September 9, 1982, the Lambsdorff paper was published, which, in the context of the "spiritual and moral change" promised by Helmut Kohl, led to the privatization of employment relationships. This turn was a central political strategy with which Kohl was able to... [...]
Bus trips to West Lusatia – comfort, nature and encounter on four wheels – a gentle entry into the region

For tourists who want to get to know West Lusatia, bus trips offer a particularly welcoming opportunity to discover the landscape and its peculiarities in a relaxed manner. Without the stress of your own vehicle, without worrying about parking or... [...]
The choice between automatic transmission and manual transmission

The decision between the automatic transmission and the manual transmission not only influences the driving pleasure, but also the personal driving style and handling of the vehicle. Automatic transmissions offer the advantage of effortless driving, especially in urban traffic or when... [...]