Punchy analysis and clever opinions on Europe's major power.
Are you looking for insights on German society that go beyond the hackneyed clichés in the international media? Then you've come to the right place! The German Review draws on the experience and knowledge of journalists who have been around the block in Germany... and back again!
Whether it be nuanced reflections on the rise of the Alternative for Germany, a critical look at Germany's role on the world stage, or hot takes on the latest developments in the Bundestag, this is a publication aimed at readers with a sophisticated knowledge of German affairs.
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Our Team:
Jörg Luyken: Half German, half Scottish, he grew up in the UK and moved to Berlin (via the Middle East) in 2013. His work has been published in The Daily Telegraph, Der Spiegel, Die Welt, and The Times. He founded The German Review in 2020 to highlight the important stories on Germany that were being missed by the global media.
Rachel Stern: An independent journalist who has lived in Berlin for the past 13 years. She has written for outlets including Bloomberg and The Christian Science Monitor and most recently completed a six-year stint as managing editor of The Local Germany. A graduate of the Columbia Journalism School, she hails from California.
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