Germany

St. Pauli are still fighting fascism with football
Activism

St. Pauli are still fighting fascism with football

Changing the game — Despite playing in the German second division without much success, a new book explores why St. Pauli are an enduring source of fascination to left-wing fans the world over.

Written by: Will Magee

Documenting Germany’s forgotten refugee community
Photography

Documenting Germany’s forgotten refugee community

Lost in the Black Forest — Migrants – fleeing war, persecution and poverty – have been living in the country’s Black Forest for over 20 years.

Written by: Miss Rosen

In Europe, far-right extremism has become the new normal
Opinion

In Europe, far-right extremism has become the new normal

The acceptable face of fascism — Writer Hasan Patel explores how the increase in far-right attacks has been fuelled and validated by an unfiltered online world and an unmoderated media.

Written by: Hasan Patel

How Germany’s rap scene is uniting a divided country
Magazine

How Germany’s rap scene is uniting a divided country

Change of tune — Grappling with societal fractures and a far-right surge, young Germans have discovered a new way of building bridges in the face of disunity: hip hop.

Written by: Alice Austin

On the frontlines with Germany’s eco-activists
Activism

On the frontlines with Germany’s eco-activists

Off-Grid Apocalypse — Deep within a forest on the outskirts of Germany, a small army of activists is fighting to protect a 12,000-year-old natural resource from being destroyed. As photographer Néha Hirve found out, it’s a battle that feels like waiting for the end of the world to come.

Written by: Néha Hirve

Adventurers choose their favourite Europe nature spots
Outdoors

Adventurers choose their favourite Europe nature spots

In partnership with Keen — Daniel Neilson, James Forrest and Alan Hinkes reveal the areas that are closest to their hearts – and why it’s so important that we keep them protected.

Written by: Huck

How Görlitzer Park became a battleground for Berlin
Reportage

How Görlitzer Park became a battleground for Berlin

Tale of two cities — Known colloquially as Görli, the public space operates as a microcosm of tensions in the capital between liberal and conservative factions. The fight for its future remains ongoing – but the conclusion will have an impact that stretches way beyond the park’s walls.

Written by: Alice Finney

Michael Rother: Life lessons from a true musical pioneer
Music

Michael Rother: Life lessons from a true musical pioneer

Neu! frontiers — From Bowie and Sonic Youth to Stereolab and LCD Soundsystem, Michael Rother's impact on innovative music has been immeasurable. A new boxset of his most successful work celebrates his output beyond the countercultural touchstones of Neu! and Harmonia.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Meet the activist leading Islam’s ‘sexual revolution’
Activism

Meet the activist leading Islam’s ‘sexual revolution’

Religious radical — For years, Seyran Ateş has been pushing for progress in the international Muslim community, fighting off fatwas and death threats to carve out a more inclusive, welcoming space for women and LGBTQ people.

Written by: Jake Hall

Berlin’s clubbers get political for anti-Nazi protest
Reportage

Berlin’s clubbers get political for anti-Nazi protest

Dancing in the street — On Sunday, an estimated 70,000 people from the city’s clubbing community took to the streets to counter-demonstrate against the far-right AfD (Alternativ für Deutschland) party: ‘We are progressive, queer, feminist, anti-racist, inclusive, colourful and we have unicorns.’

Written by: Alexander Durie

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