Germany Fines Volkswagen $1.2 Billion for Cheating Diesel Emissions
Because of Volkswagen's deceptive actions, 10.7 million defective vehicles were sold to customers around the world.
Browsing Tag
Germany
99 posts
Viewfinder: Oxen Races in Germany
Alex Hintermair clings to his ox Maxl during a race on Ascension in Bavaria on May 10th, 2018, in Taufkirchen, Germany.
Why This Week’s Climate Talks in Bonn Will Be a Little Awkward
Europe talks a good game on climate, but its emissions rose last year—while in the U.S., despite the efforts of the Trump administration, emissions fell.
Viewfinder: A Bartending Robot in Germany
Robots from the company Kuka serve non-alcoholic beer during the Hannover Fair on April 23rd, 2018, in Hanover, Germany.
In Europe, Muslims Still Face Discrimination in Housing and Employment
Recent studies find that Muslims throughout Europe repeatedly experience discrimination because of their religion.
Viewfinder: Women’s Biathlon at the Winter Olympics in South Korea
Franziska Preuss of Germany shoots during the women's biathlon 4x6-kilometer relay on day 13 of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Viewfinder: Greenpeace Activists in Germany
Greenpeace activists stage an action against diesel cars on February 19th, 2018, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Viewfinder: Protesters in Germany Push for a Jailed Journalist’s Freedom
Supporters of German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel demonstrate with heart-shaped balloons during a motorcade protest on February 14th, 2018, in Berlin, Germany.
Viewfinder: Political Satire Dominates Rose Monday Carnival Parades in Germany
An anti-pesticide float is seen prior to the annual Rose Monday parade on February 12th, 2018, in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Commercialization and Far Right Youth Culture in Germany
Sociologist Cynthia Miller-Idriss argues how brands sneak past German laws against Nazi symbols while building a community among customers.