In a rapidly changing world, MADE in Germany examines the risks and benefits of digitalization and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 17 hours 30 minutes
Fact check: German schools
Schools aren’t a federal matter in Germany. State ministries are responsible for personnel and syllabus questions. And the ‘dual system’ approach, which combines practical experience with classroom learning, is also a unique aspect of education here.
Dresscode: Who’s best-dressed at APEC?
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, delegates take a photo in local garb. After China’s Mao suit and Peru’s alpaca scarves, what sartorial delight will Papua New Guinea offer? DW’s style guru Gerhard Elfers can’t wait to find out.
Money laundering in focus
Money laundering is a common practice among drug dealers, traffickers, smugglers, terrorists and other criminals. The practice is on the rise. In Germany, the Financial Intelligence Unit was established to deal with the growing problem.
Inequality: Female business founders
There are far too few women founding companies in Germany. Sophie Chung is a young doctor who founded Qunomedical in Berlin - an online platform that connects foreign patients to hospitals. She spoke to us about the hurdles and prejudices.
How to become risk literate
In Germany, there is little appetite for risk-taking. But there’s no such thing as zero risk. Risk analyst Gerd Gigerenzer says it’s all about managing it. Germans, in particular, may have a lot to learn.
Using poker to teach decision-making
Managers face difficult decisions every day. Stephan Kalhamer thinks poker could help. The former poker champion teaches top movers and shakers how to manage risk and assess negotiating partners.
Getting back up after failure
Business is about taking risks; success is never guaranteed. Although the majority of start-ups never get off the ground, speaking about failure remains a taboo. Now some entrepreneurs are breaking their silence with the aim of encouraging others.
Is France hindering German companies?
Foreign companies that do business in France face increasing bureaucratic hurdles, put in place by the French government. It appears to be a clear move to protect the French labor market. German companies are up in arms.
Interview with Jochen Empen: fair pay for all?
A new bill on so-called "posted workers" in the European Union is designed to improve conditions for employees from southern and eastern Europe. But is fair pay for all a realistic goal? We ask Jochen Empen from the Federation of German Trade Unions.
Europe: Equal pay for the same work?
The European Union wants to reform its legislation on so-called "posted workers". The aim is to ensure that workers from eastern Europe get the same wages as their counterparts when they’re sent to western EU countries where wages are higher.