It’s Good to Be Kaiser
New research finds Germans with noble-sounding names are more likely to be managers.
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Why NSA Snooping Is a Much Bigger Deal in Germany
In Germany, furor over the NSA revelations is much bigger than in the U.S. Why do Germans fear Big Brother so much?
Rabenmutter: Germany Waging the War for Talent Without Women
Germany is facing a serious talent shortage, but the country continues to stigmatize working mothers, who are already underpaid and underemployed.
The Most Hated American Soccer Team Plays in Germany
A tiny village team is now playing in the top level of German soccer—and nobody is happy about it.
Germany’s Demographic Bust
The population is shrinking and German companies need talent, but the country has always had a strained relationship with immigrants.
Benefits of Bowling Alone
Too much social capital can be a bad thing, keeping people rooted where they are instead of encouraging them to follow the jobs.
Germany Unplugs Nuclear Power, Doesn’t Plug in Anything Else
Two years after deciding to phase out nuclear power, Germany's government just reported that it is still producing more energy than it needs.
Today in Saving Print: The Green Bay Packers Model
Via The Guardian: A bad call but a great metaphor A German newspaper, Die Tageszeitung, has figured out how…
Will Japan Follow Germany’s Path to Green Energy?
As Japan shuts down the last of its nuclear reactors, Germany shows the way to an energy-efficient future with its rapid timetable for conversion to renewables.
Pirate Party Docks at Berlin’s Parliament
Tired of the same old political cronies, Berliners have voted in the Pirate Party — Internet open-source activists who hope to use online systems to improve democracy.