Social issues

“Why world peace depends on Germany”

Assessments by Hauke Ritz, publicist and philosopher, Berlin

by Marita Brune*

(12 September 2025) Attentive observers of world affairs have long wondered why European countries, especially Germany, not only fail to support Trump’s peace initiatives, but even seek to undermine them. This is particularly true of Germany, a country whose politicians have blindly followed everything that has been dictated by the US for decades. Has Germany suddenly discovered that it could act independently? It is impossible to ignore the fact that Europe is doing everything it can to prolong the terrible war in Ukraine. Is Europe, is Germany now possibly responsible for an escalation of this war, which could lead to a world war?

All “disinformation”?

How the state interferes with freedom of expression and freedom of the press

by Dr Jonas Tögel*

(12 September 2025) (CH-S) In the following article, Jonas Tögel describes the dramatic deterioration of freedom of expression and freedom of the press in Germany and the EU, and the methods being used to further destroy them. Most EU states today face accusations of treating their citizens in a despotic manner, patronising them and treating them as compliant subjects.

What a topsy-turvy world!

Responsibility for educational success shifted from adults to children

by Christine Staehelin*

(5 September 2025) The survey data from the check tests carried out in north-western Switzerland and other performance tests in Switzerland speak for themselves. The decline in performance in German is particularly noticeable at primary level, and there are significant differences in performance between children. Social background – however it is defined here – clearly plays a major role, even more so than mother tongue, as was previously assumed. However, the data does not reveal the causes.

The war propaganda is in full swing

Delusional – “Ready for war against Russia” (Part 3)

by Robert Seidel*

(29 August 2025) In February 2025, Europe officially set its course for “war” against Russia. Leading the way are EU politicians and the governments of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Baltic states. Now, a barrage of manipulation and propaganda is pouring out of official bodies, cross-financed NGOs and the mainstream media across almost the whole of Europe – very sharply in the Baltic states, Germany and the United Kingdom, sharply in Denmark and Sweden, more moderately in Switzerland and less strongly in Hungary.

Hunger that defeats language

by Husam Maarouf,* Gaza

(29 August 2025) (CH-S) “Starving the civilian population in Gaza will neither bring Israel the desired ‘complete victory’ over Hamas, nor can it be justified by Jewish values or humanitarian law.” This was stated by the Central Conference of American Rabbis on 27 July 2025.

The teaching profession in transition

The remarkable transformation of the former teaching profession into a job

by Alain Pichard*

(22 August 2025) (CH-S) The gradual change in the perception of the teaching profession is outlined using the example of an experienced teacher. Key aspects of the professional identity appear to have been lost during the “school development” of recent decades.