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Demographic Change (Photo: © Gerd Altmann/Shapes:AllSilhouettes.com / pixelio.de)

Unstoppable – Demographic Change in Germany

The traditional picture of the family is obsolete. While the Germans are becoming ever older, they are marrying ever less and having fewer children.More ...
The Smart phone makes sure you have no “time off” anymore; © Fotowerk – Fotolia.com

No more Permanent Standby – Availability after Official Hours

Psychologists say that always having to be available for your company on your Smart phone is making more and more employees sick. A few German firms have decided to tackle the problem.More ...
Reto Hilty; Foto: Tres Camenzind

“The Debate On Copyright Law Is A Very Limited One” – An Interview With Reto Hilty

There are those who want to see more stringency, others who want to see less – interests are greatly divided indeed in the debate on copyright law.More ...
What role did language have in the peace process? Photo: Lise Gagne © iStockphoto

How language used to create peace

How were peace agreements reached in early modern times? What role did language have in the process? A group of scientists joined forces on a far-reaching project to explore these questions.More ...

Dossier: Work/Life in Transition   deutschenglish

The world of work is changing and our whole lives with it.