Dear Reader,

When is the right moment to change the world? What if the answer is: always now?

In our new edition 'Stir it up: Creative Dissent' we explore how creativity becomes protest — and how satire, absurdity, and art have long served as powerful tools of resistance. From Dadaism to pop journalism, discover how cultural movements have challenged the status quo and reshaped society far beyond academic circles.

As summer heat keeps many indoors, we’re bringing culture to you. Our Goethe on Demand series continues with a new film each month — and this July, you can stream Relativity for free, all month long. Looking for more screen time? Binge Fever has you covered with gripping new German series such as Sebastian Fitzek's Therapy.

On the music front, our Popcast #7 is here to inspire, featuring fresh sounds from Germany with artists like Enji, Stimming, and more. 

For sports fans: Gegenüber (across) the Atlantic, the 14th UEFA Women’s European Championship is underway in Switzerland. Catch up on the tournament and the German national team in our Snippets section. Also now available: our exclusive interview with soccer legend Thomas Hitzlsperger, who recently published a memoir shaped in large parts by his coming out after retirement from professional sports. 

Enjoy reading, watching, and reflecting.
Your GEGENÜBER Editorial Team