Stories from Cologne · Germany

Tech magnates like Musk, Bezos, and Karp possess immensely powerful technologies that extend far-reaching influence. This concentration of economic and political power is not new in American history, reminiscent of industry magnates from the late 19th century who monopolized entire industries.

A sociologist from the University of Hamburg suggests that Germany's mobility culture requires transformation, questioning the societal value placed on cars and everyday travel. The current crisis could be an impetus for advancing the transport transition.

Residents of Cologne are expressing concern over an uneven distribution of resources or opportunities within the city. Most younger drug users support a city-center facility to move consumption off the streets and into clean rooms. Proponents argue this would prevent public consumption in view of families with young children.