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
Bringing lobbyists out of the shadows
Anna-Maija Mertens, head of Transparency International Germany, has nothing against dialogue between politics and business. But she doesn't think it should take place behind closed doors. When does the 'influence industry' become dangerous?
German youth lack digital literacy
According to the International Study on Computer and Information Literacy (ICILS), Germany's youth have only average skills. ICILS compared IT skills in 12/13-year-old children in over twenty education systems worldwide.
What is lobbyism?
The job of lobbyists is to persuade governments to act in line with the interests they represent. They seek to influence legislation and steer policy. There are 20,000 lobbyists in Brussels. What exactly are they doing?
Harvesting the Wind - Ellhöft Wind Farm
Some parts of Germany have undergone a complete “energy transition.” The Ellhöft wind farm in North Frisia has made local farmers rich. They produce more electricity than they use and have more electric cars than anywhere else in the country.
Internet currencies: a good thing or not?
DW talks to Christine Kiefer, founder of the network "Fintech Ladies", about internet currencies. Do they pose a threat to banks and offer a platform for criminals or will they soon be used by everyone?
The booming Bitcoin business
The Bitcoin has jumped from one record high to another. So when and where can you pay with this digital currency? And what are the drawbacks of this globally booming currency. A DW reporter goes in search of answers in Berlin.
What is a cryptocurrency?
Bitcoins, Ether, Monero - cryptocurrencies can be loaded onto your smartphone in exchange for hard currency - and then used to buy almost anything online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual currencies? An explanation.
Greece: Flexibility aids survival in crisis
Konstantinos Kouvaras had to make a change. When he lost his job as an engineer because of the crisis, he and his wife decided to leave Athens and open a custom design T-shirt shop in Nafplio.
Rampant poverty in Greece
Many Greeks cannot make ends meet after years of an imploding economy and austerity imposed by the country’s creditors. They need help, often in the form of free food, free meals and free medical care.
Interview: Upheaval in the car industry
Digitalization and connectivity are presenting the car industry with enormous challenges. Newcomers like Tesla are also changing the sector. We talk to Andreas Bremer from the IfA Market Research Institute about the future of automaking.