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Who Will Lead Germany Into Its International Future?
Germany is becoming more international, while its political structures remain rooted in the nation-state. What can Charles de Gaulle’s extraordinary story teach us about leadership, persistence and the courage to rethink the status quo? -

Berlin Wiki: What Are the Key Issues in Berlin’s Election?
Housing, transport and education directly affect everyday life in Berlin – and they are among the central issues of the election campaign. In this part of our Berlin Wiki series, we look at the challenges facing the city and how the major parties differ in their proposed solutions. -

A Mayor Tandem for Berlin
What if Berlin’s nearly one million residents without a vote had their own representative at the very top of the city? A second mayor, working alongside the elected Regierende Bürgermeister, could give international Berliners a visible voice in how the city is shaped. A radical idea? Perhaps. But in a city where roughly one in four residents cannot vote in state elections, it may be time to rethink what political representation can look like. -

Berlin Wiki: Equal Access to Democracy
In the next part of our Berlin Wiki series, we look at who can participate in elections and under what conditions. What has changed since Berlin lowered the voting age to 16? How can elections be made accessible to people with disabilities, and what does equal opportunity mean when it comes to voting?





















