Is this the new Cold War – fought this time with the weapons of tariffs and counter-tariffs? The US-China trade conflict is an unprecedented economic battle between two superpowers. And there is no end in sight. What are the consequences for individual industries, and what are the implications for Europe?
Once the destination of explorers heading west in search of gold, California – like no other US state – has become a magnet for people hoping to make their dreams come true. On our journey through the Sunshine State, we meet free spirits, inventors and visionaries. A diverse region with unusual inhabitants.
In Europe the information technology of every state administration and its institutions – military, police, fiscal authorities etc. – is based on Microsoft programmes. This dependence exposes us to a high technical and political security risk. Is our digital sovereignty at stake? An investigative study.
Europe’s urban tourism is experiencing an unprecedented boom, generating 400 billion euro a year. But many cities – Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik – can no longer cope with the crowds, the congestion, rubbish, soaring rents and empty city coffers. Europe’s dream destinations are on the verge of collapse. Can they still be saved?
Thousands of businesses, hundreds of thousands of homes, millions of hectares of forest and land – all this was declared public property by the GDR. After the fall of the Wall, the big question was: Who actually owns what in the East? In 1990, an entire country was up for sale. Gold rush fever broke out, and international investors smelled big business.
Glyphosate is the world’s most widely used weed killer. The WHO believes the herbicide to be carcinogenic and is calling for an all-out ban on the substance developed by Monsanto, Syngenta and BASF. The film sets out in search of sick animals and humans – a highly topical investigation into a controversial substance.
In the small town of Parchim in northern Germany, a Chinese investor has bought a deserted military airport. He wants to create an international hub for air cargo transport – a new centre for global trade. Sheer megalomania or enviable drive and enthusiasm? A tragicomedy that takes a bitter look at the absurd reality of capitalism.
Anyone in Central Asia who has water also has power. But water supplies are unequally distributed. The chronic overuse of existing resources and the effects of global climate change compound the situation. Will there soon be an all-out battle for water in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan?
Swapping instead of buying – what is the secret behind the success of the “sharing economy”? With underlying motives ranging from sustainability to economics or a alternative sense of community, business models are emerging all over the world. We take a look at how this new form of economic activity is developing in different countries worldwide.
Not too long ago you would have been in serious trouble if you were caught in the tranquil US state of Colorado with marijuana in your pocket. But since the legalisation of Cannabis in 2014, the citizens have been experiencing a “green rush”. We take a closer look and meet players, beneficiaries and losers of this huge and new branch of industry.
Since the Oslo Accords, over 24 billion USD in international aid has gone to Palestine. The biggest donor: the EU. Twenty years on, the situation in Gaza and the West Bank is worse than ever. We ask whether international politicians will eventually change their strategy and instead of sending money work on sustainable political solutions.
What’s happening in Europe in the name of the troika? We go to Athens, Lisbon, Dublin, Brussels, Washington, New York and London to find out who has actually benefited from the austerity measures. A must-see for anyone who wants to understand the situation in Greece and find out why the austerity policy imposed by Germany has failed.
