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Want to call a German a 'moron'? Think twice!
Fun fact: call someone a ‘moron’ in Germany and you could, theoretically, end up in jail.
Nov 22, 2024 • 
Jörg Luyken
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The creepy powers given to German spies
Are the powers handed to Germany's domestic spy service compatible with liberal democracy?
Jun 26, 2024 • 
Jörg Luyken
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The battle over how to address people in German
As the formal 'Sie' falls out of fashion some people are unsure of how to address people
Jun 5, 2024 • 
Jörg Luyken
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