When I speak to British people about Germany, conversations always break along a familiar faultline: Berlin. Many consider the German capital to be representative of the the rest of the country, but is that really the case?
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Centre of the Universe
When I speak to British people about Germany, conversations always break along a familiar faultline: Berlin. Many consider the German capital to be representative of the the rest of the country, but is that really the case?
Britain, Germany and the Covidiots
Last weekend, Berlin and London saw lockdown protests. Germany had more on the streets, but both events had a lot in common. Has lockdown increased conspiracy theorists and why are German and British protesters so comfortable with links to the far-right?
The Curious Case of Berlin's Schwabenhass
Why do Berliners hate the people of Schwaben in Southern Germany? Is it because they have different names for cakes and bread? Is it because Swabians are trying to force cultural change? Or is there a larger problem?
Understanding the UK: How Germans see Britain
British expats rarely fufill the German stereotypes of the UK, but we are often called on to explain our former island home. Can Germany ever see passed the tropes, especially when there is so much evidence for them?
London & Berlin: Cities of Equals?
London is frequently accused of taking more than a fair share of the UK budget, depriving the rest of the country of vital resources. Here in Germany, can Berlin be accused of doing the same?
Greggs and the Germans
A trip to London and an adventure in a bakery lead to a bemused German and an incredibly happy, pasty eating Geordie.