Many in Togo still romanticize the German colonial era. Could this be because it ended earlier than the British and French periods? A monument to German-Togolese friendship still exists and portraits of German colonial governors still adorn school buildings. And every year in November, on Remembrance Day, Germans who died in Togo are remembered and honoured. There are seven German …

Dr Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, a member of the Green Party and former MEP, examines the ongoing political crisis in Germany, shedding light on the key issues at stake and the position of her party. — In a speech delivered on the evening of 6 November 2024, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the dissolution of the “tricolour” coalition—formed by the Social Democrats (SPD), …

Germans are feeling more satisfied with life in 2024, according to the newly published Happiness Atlas 2024, a regular survey on the life satisfaction of inhabitants of the country. The study reveals that life satisfaction has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, marking a significant improvement compared to last year. This year’s average life satisfaction score is 7.06 out of 10 – …