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
Tunneling under Hong Kong
Hong Kong is building a new twin-tube undersea highway tunnel to the airport that is almost 5 kilometers long. A huge tunnel-boring machine in use there was made in Germany.
The EU steel industry and cheap imports
Europe's steel industry is in danger. China is selling steel in the EU at less than market value. Steel workers in Germany are scared of losing their jobs and are calling for more anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese steel.
Berlin: magnet for US tourists
Five million foreign tourists are drawn to Berlin every year. While many young European visitors come for the Berlin nightlife, the average US tourist is 45 years old and eager to learn about Germany's history.
Germany-US trade relations - a history
Germany and the US have a close economic relationship. In 2015 the US became Germany's biggest trade partner, but it hasn't always been plain sailing. The countries have a long, complicated trading history behind them.
Between rich and poor: Pennsylvania Avenue
At one end of the street, Congress and the White House battle over political power. At the other, people live from hand to mouth. Pennsylvania Avenue is a good mirror of US society.
Wage dumping in the digital economy
Lots of people work as freelancers for peanuts in start-ups and media firms in the hope their breakthrough is imminent. Many don't even make the minimum wage and their breakthrough never comes. Why this willingness to let themselves be exploited?
Vocational Training in the Digital Age
German auto part supplier Robert Bosch has brought its apprenticeship program up-to-date: The challenges of the digital age are new and complex. Technicians, mechanics and engineers now have to be IT experts as well.
#Refugee Code Week: Preparing for the future
10,000 young refugees across the Middle East took part in this training course. One venue was the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. DW reporters went there to find out what challenges they face and what prospects education might open up for them.
The future of work
Robots make things on their own and 3D printing does the rest. If this vision comes true, what will people be doing? Well, for one thing, devote themselves to more creative professions.
Could you live without US products?
No Lady Gaga, no House of Cards, no Brangelina, no Hollywood gossip, no coffee to go, no hamburgers, no iPhone... Our reporter is living a week of abstinence, how will he get on?