Politics

Premiere: We Do It – Not Because We Agree With It

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT

A two-part evening exploring the deadly contradictions of democracy. German, Pakistani and Japanese players meet for a pointed and political parlour game, followed by a screening of interviews with eight Pakistanis on the gulf between east and west.

“I’m so proud of Turkey!”

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMT

INTERVIEW. As mass protests rage on throughout Turkey, Gözde Tezer has been been determined to show her solidarity from Berlin. She's the woman behind the massive demos last Monday and Thursday at Kottbusser Tor.

Exclusive! Pussy Riot battles on!

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

INTERVIEW. Pussy Riot's Yekaterina Samutsevich has been taking on the big guns yet again, this time with Der Spiegel. On probation in Moscow since 2010, the punkette rocker fights back against claims that she sold out the other Pussies.

Der Spiegel and the Pussy Riot media war

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:45:00 GMT

Here's the rundown on how Pussy Riot's Yekaterina Samutsevich has been dubbed a traitor by German newspaper Der Spiegel, and the repercussions.

Political Pub Night

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Wanna be a (US) citizen from afar but don't know where to start? Meet up with fellow democratic expats to discuss hot political topics, make connections and break bread. Hosted by Democrats Abroad.

Us Now

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Environment and economy squad of the Piratenpartei hosts its’ third film screening with English documentary Us Now, dealing with the need for transparency in politics in light of collaborative internet groups which threaten government authority.

Occupy Nigeria: Fueling the Nigerian Awakening for Active Citizenship

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:30:00 GMT

In the wake of monumental mass protests in Nigeria last year demanding political transparency, the Otto-Suhr-Institute for Political Science welcomes the politblogger and activist Japheth Omojuwa as a guest speaker in their public lecture series.

Vaterland? The new Berlin dads

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Berlin's new generation of fathers is shunning traditional gender-role stereotypes to spend more time with their kids – but German legislation isn't backing them up.

Cut/Uncut: Foreskin warfare in Germany

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Religious groups clashing with doctors; politicians raging in parliament; Germany's international rep under threat; and a hurried piece of bizarre legislation. All this over circumcision?

The Vagina Monologues - a German-English Benefit Performance

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT

This bilingual performance of Eve Ensler's seminal feminist shield-basher aims to raise funds for V-Day (for Victory and Valentine as well as vagina) – the activist movement to stop violence against women and girls. After party follows at 10pm.

"The old figure of 500,000 victims is still being pushed. I wonder if there’s an agenda."

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Part two! Not everyone is happy with the Holocaust Memorial to Roma and Sinti that opened in October. Preeminent Romani scholar Ian Hancock disputes numbers and talks racism and money.

Inauguration Celebration and Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Fulfill the dream? Yes, the Democrats Abroad can as they celebrate Obama's second inauguration. And just in case Barack alone isn't inspirational enough for the adoring, bleary-eyed masses, there'll be a film shown of MLK's 'I have a dream' speech.

"I can say that because I am a Jew. They don’t care about the Sinti and Roma."

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Renowned Israeli artist Dani Karavan speaks out on the memorial that opened last October to commerate the murder of Roma and Sinti by the Nazis.

The mood on the ground

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Another delay!? The Berlin-Brandenburg airport is now set to open over two years late, in 2014. In our July/August issue EXB investigated what the postponements meant for those destined for decommission.