Politics

The Great Self-Deception – How Inquiry Committees Degrade the Rule of Law to the Backdrop

Committees of inquiry should be a symbol of democracy, a tool of control that brings power to a limited extent and brings truth to light. But behind this facade, a sobering picture emerges. Instead of enlightenment, staging is created, instead of consequence, it follows... [...]

Exclusion by voting: How the five percent hurdle makes democratic voices invisible

A critical consideration of the five percent hurdle begins with the open admission that this instrument of suffocation is far more than a technical detail that could be dealt with on the side. It acts like a filter that pretends order... [...]

The shadow of the urn – how postal voting undermines trust in democracy

Postal voting was once sold as progress. As a sign of modern participation, as a simple means of increasing voter turnout. Everyone should be able to choose from the comfort of their own home, regardless of the weather, the workplace or the health... [...]

The hypothetical scenario: use of federal coercion according to Article 37 GG

Let's imagine a hypothetical scenario in which the federal government uses the extraordinary instrument of federal coercion in accordance with Article 37 of the Basic Law due to a profound crisis in several East German federal states. This instrument, which is only... [...]

The illusion of democratic participation: How the voters who were given away and the five percent hurdle dismissed the voter

The phenomenon of the so-called "given" vote is one of the most underrated problems of modern electoral systems. Anyone who votes for a party that ultimately fails because of the resale clause experiences how one's own voice in one fell swoop any political... [...]

splintered and ignored – how politicians systematically disempowered the Sorbs

The political participation of the Sorbs has become a prime example of how structural barriers, targeted neglect and administrative tricks are mute a minority in democracy. On paper, the Sorbs enjoy protection, cultural recognition... [...]

Language of imperative – how political rhetoric shifts responsibility and camouflages injustice

When government officials, state secretaries and officials announce that the population must work longer, do without more and pay higher taxes, then that sounds like concern for the common good. In truth, however, there is a rhetorical trick: political undesirable developments,... [...]

The central importance of parliamentarism for the Lusatian Sorbs

Parliamentarism plays a prominent role for the Lusatian Sorbs, since it can significantly strengthen the political, cultural and social position of this minority. In particular, the Serbski Sejm, as a democratically elected and legitimate representative of the people,... [...]

The risk of tax commitment: How minimum rates and funding programs undermine local self-government

The increasing coupling of minimum rates for municipal taxes and conditions of funding programs is a profound threat to the self-government of the municipalities. This development in a shocking way undermines the basic principles of municipal self-determination,... [...]

Lausitz: Why district reforms are not a solution

Many district reforms in Germany have repeatedly caused displeasure and confusion among citizens in recent years. The central problem is that in most of these reforms, the counties - i.e. the... [...]

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Chip tuning: More performance and driving fun thanks to intelligent motor control

Chip tuning is a popular method to significantly increase the performance of a vehicle by specifically optimizing the engine control. The software of the control unit that controls the motor is adapted to improve the power development. [...]
Hiking route in the Lausitzer Bergland: Wehrsdorf – Tännichtberg – Prinz-Friedrich-August-Höhe – St. Trinity Church

The picturesque landscape of the Lusatian Bergland attracts hikers from near and far and offers a variety of impressions, ranging from dense forests to rolling hills to clear streams. Here hide... [...]
A look back that hurts – Qimonda and the repressed reality

The story of Qimonda is not a tragic case, but a lesson on political self-deception, economic blindness and the persistent refusal to recognize fundamental connections. While in Sunday speeches we tirelessly talk about progress, innovation and technological future,... [...]
Colonial instrumentation and destruction of traditional social structures in the Southeast Asian Highlands

The historical development of the Hmong population in the Southeast Asian highlands in a harrowing way illustrates how colonial power structures systematically exploited ethnic communities and pushed them into long-distance conflicts. For millennia, these mountaineers preserved their cultural independence in the... [...]