Season 2023

In order to secure pensions, the new government is now relying on a pension fund. Is this how our future is being gambled away on the risky capital market?

Children's photos or short clips posted by proud parents are part of Instagram. Some make their children's faces unrecognizable, others show them completely. In 13 QUESTIONS we want to discuss: Where is the limit?

Sexist, lack of solidarity, capitalist - these are the criticisms of beauty contests. As a “personality contest” they are now supposed to stand for “female empowerment”. Is it just a lucrative image change that objectifies women?

The debate about easier access to the German passport has broken out again: What should integration look like in the future? When do you actually become German? To what extent can rapid naturalization solve problems of integration?

Depression, ADHD, anxiety disorders - mental illnesses are no longer a taboo topic on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Young people in particular give their followers deep insights into the everyday lives of their respective sufferings.

Anyone who loves animals likes to go to zoos - at least that's the opinion of many Germans. Over 20 million Germans visit one of the over 800 zoos in Germany at least once a year.

Spirituality is in demand on social media. On Instagram, TikTok and YouTube you can find countless channels with different offers that generate large reach. What seems harmless can quickly become problematic.

For 80 percent of Germans, more video surveillance means more security. Many argue that comprehensive video surveillance in public spaces and body cameras for police officers have a deterrent and even de-escalating effect.

Do they cement outdated role models and an unrealistic image of love and relationships? Dating shows are controversial - and extremely popular.

Do children today grow up faster than they did 100 years ago and are therefore legally responsible for their actions earlier?

Over 20 million Germans spend their holidays abroad. But not everyone is looking forward to the annual rush of holiday guests.

Humor is when you still laugh - under all circumstances? Everyone agrees that laughter is good for people. At whose expense this happens and what consequences it could have are often discussed and argued about. You have to be able to put up with a racist, sexist or otherwise discriminatory joke - right?

Generation Z is lazy, jumpy and too picky? Do you want a lot of free time, work-life balance and a lot of money at the same time? For some, Gen Z has lost its mark on the job market. She is particularly critical of the boomer generation: after all, they themselves have invested a lot of time and manpower in Germany's economy in recent years.

No matter whether “League of Legends”, “Call of Duty” or “FIFA”: Gaming is popular – as a hobby, but also on a professional level with real competitions and high prize money. Compared to Germany, eSports already enjoy a significantly higher status in society in countries such as China, the USA or South Korea.

Is it okay to still listen to Rammstein? Or Lizzo? When stars are hit with serious allegations, society and especially fans ask themselves how to deal with it. Every case is different, but it often involves abuse of power, sexual assault or problematic political views.

Regardless of whether gender, diversity or climate activism: What is necessary for some to draw attention to grievances and disadvantages is far too “woke” for others, excessively politically correct and tends to create differences, a “climate of fear” or even injustice. The term “wokeness”, in German “vigilance”, has become a political fighting term.

In love, engaged, married: for many, marriage is still an important bond of love and responsibility. Symbol of romance but also necessary to settle legal matters in certain situations, such as shared children. But there is also a lot of criticism: marriage is not contemporary and exclusive.

Create, create, build houses – preferably somewhere green with a garden. With plenty of space for any children and as security for old age. What was part of the life plan for many older generations is no longer a given today. And yet many young people also dream of a single-family home.

More consistent deportations, border controls, upper limits, fewer benefits – there is currently no lack of proposals to limit migration. The first decisions have already been made. But again and again the question arises about the compatibility with our Basic Law, international agreements and also our humanitarian obligations.

Whether nose surgery, breast enlargement, Brazilian butt lift or minimal procedures with Botox and hyaluronic acid – beauty procedures are becoming increasingly popular. Especially thanks to social media, cosmetic surgery is no longer taboo.