Germany Controls Europe

Since 2015 hundreds or thousands of migrants have arrived on Europe’s shores from sub-Saharan Africa, Syria and Afghanistan. Many have criticised the EU’s lack of response to the crisis. But an EU system controlling migration and asylum seekers is in place, and is working.  

Many European citizens and heads of state accuse the European Union of imposing too many directives and regulations, especially in social affairs. In reality it is national governments that hold most power in this domain.

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

A surge in deepfake pornography is causing alarm across Europe, and the law is struggling to keep up.

Will the clear victory for Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria in recent elections mean a turning point for Bulgaria?

The US and Israel’s war is inevitably also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act.

You can’t get rid of the ‘oldest profession in the world,’ but European countries are grappling with how to regulate the sex trade.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.

Rock icon Kim Gordon unleashes the unbridled energy of her brand new album Play Meat at the Trianon in Paris . 

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life