2G, 3G, compulsory vaccination, boosters, measures, incidence values ​​- in principle we only agree on one thing: the pandemic should finally be over, we finally have to get Corona under control. But how do you end a global pandemic?

Sexual assault, abuse of power, sexism in the workplace - #MeToo, which has been used millions of times, was intended to make the experiences of women visible worldwide. It all began in 2017 with the revelations surrounding Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in the USA.

Nuclear power? No thanks - or maybe more like: Yes please!? The nuclear phase-out has been a given since the nuclear disaster in Fukushima. The dangers and risks of nuclear accidents are too serious. The last nuclear power plants in Germany are scheduled to be finally shut down at the turn of the year in 2023.

Pornhub, xHamster, YouPorn and Co. - Porn is available online at any time, anywhere, without age restrictions and mostly free of charge. However, that could soon change: according to a court ruling, porn providers face being blocked if they violate child protection laws.

Russia, Türkiye, China - countries led by autocratic regimes are becoming more and more common in the world. They are characterized by arbitrariness, autocracy and cannot do much with freedom of expression, the rule of law or freedom of the press.

Shortly after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a “turning point” for Germany - including for the Bundeswehr. With the help of a one-time special fund worth billions and an increase in the defense budget, Germany should become more defensive.

The traffic light coalition wants to legalize cannabis after decades of discussions. But Germans also consume harder drugs such as ecstasy, cocaine, heroin and crystal meth.

Fridays for Future, Ende Gelände or the uprising of the last generation: civil disobedience is currently experiencing a second spring. Road blockades, occupations and sometimes even hunger strikes are intended to draw attention to ever-increasing problems, such as advancing climate change.

Society and science have been discussing gender and identity for a long time. At the same time, the issue is becoming increasingly politicized.

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The idea of ​​a property levy was considered dead for a long time. The war now brings them back to life. Whatever the outcome, it will be expensive.

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - social media are omnipresent, determine social and political debates and give rise to global movements such as #MeToo or #BlackLivesMatter.

In Germany, almost every tenth couple is involuntarily childless. Egg donation can help you fulfill your desire to have children.

Whether pure enjoyment or occasional intoxication - beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks are part of life for many people. They are always available and deeply anchored socially and culturally.

In Germany, anyone who wants to donate their organs must actively consent during their lifetime or their next of kin must agree.

Around 80,000 young people in Germany do voluntary service in social or ecological areas every year.

Rarely has Germany had such a controversial and broad debate about the hit song as it did this summer. The reason for this is the song “Layla”, which made it to number one in the charts, and the Junge Union party.

Over half of East Germans feel like second-class citizens. Two thirds of young people from the East say: It still makes a difference whether you come from the West or the East.

Inflation, exploding energy and food prices - the financial challenges for each individual are currently immense and are now noticeable for everyone in everyday life.

Learning to accept and love your own body - thanks to the global body positivity movement, the massive pressure from beauty ideals has become less and less in recent years.

Pandemic, climate crisis, war - the bigger and more complex the crises, the greater the challenge for journalists to report fairly and balanced.

A growing world population, inflation or climate crisis - the challenges for sustainable agriculture are becoming ever greater.

Unemployment benefit II, better known as Hartz IV, will be abolished after 18 years. Citizens' money will take its place in the new year.

The richest person in the world, Elon Musk, has bought the most relevant platform for digital publicity and will define its rules in the future. Critics fear the spread of false information.