Former civil rights activist Roland Jahn and photographer Andreas Rost both played a role in the resistance and fall of the Berlin Wall. Thirty years later, they recall some of the crucial moments from a period in recent German history that was characterized by both unity and division.

Germany is not a big enough country to devote all of its land to creating renewable energy – but there is another place with vast expanses of empty space and limitless sunshine.

In this video, physicist and author Harald Lesch talks about how Germany could phase out coal and nuclear power completely and still meet all of its energy needs.

A police captain and a young officer speak about their experience controlling the protest at the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

Angela Merkel made a speech in the German Parliament regarding Great Britain's vote to cease to belong to the European Union, making it clear that there are many guidelines, as well as a timeline, that need to be followed. You can read the full text here.
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Wolfgang Niedecken is the singer and writer of the German band “BAP”. He talks about his experiences in Uganda on behalf of World Vision. He wrote a song called “Nach Gulu” [To Gulu] about what the children from Gulu saw, experienced and talked about.

Using unusual tactics, The World Wildlife Found WWF in Frankfurt calls attention to threats to the Indonesian rain forest.

In this final segment, Jan Böhmermann and the rest of the panel talk about to what extent jokes can be made about certain groups. Are there times when they create actual stereotypes and thus become harmful?

This segment begins with a discussion about generational differences, and then continues on to an exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the government and of the people.

Produced by The World Wildlife Fund WWF. Anton Reyst travels to Hudson Bay in the north of Canada to get a firsthand look at the effects global warming has had on the landscape and wildlife there.

Determined to hear from anyone who has a question or comment, the panel members continue to call on audience members. One person points out that the problem of right-wing extremism is hardly confined to Germany, and that age has a lot to do with the perception of immigration as a threat rather than something that benefits society.

Two members of the audience discuss perceptions of democracy and political engagement in Germany, while Jan Böhmermann considers how the meanings behind certain political terminology are shifting. They are grateful for the fact that the ZDF network has put a spotlight on Saxonians who are against far-right extremism in Germany.

Jan Böhmermann and his peers discuss freedom of expression, recent changes in the way the press is viewed, and the effect this has on satirists and comedians who deal with current events.

The panel talks about how the infrastructure in Germany may contribute to the rise of far right sentiment in the eastern part of the country.

Audience members talk about a recent demonstration and how reactions to populist movements have changed in cities such as Dresden.