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A new chapter for Berlin’s Stabi, as a decade-long overhaul seeks to restore Scharoun’s civic landmark
We settle down in the spacious reading room of Berlin’s beloved public library, as it undergoes a renovation that will finally deliver on its 1960s ideals.
As interest in Stem careers fade, Germany turns to foreign workers to fill the technical talent gap
Once considered the workshop of the world, Germany is struggling to maintain its position as a global technological powerhouse. Why are Europe’s younger generations turning away from strenuous subjects?
Munich’s Arabellahaus could become a model for saving Germany’s ageing housing blocks
When the owner of Munich’s Arabellahaus announced in 2018 that the building would have to come down, residents were furious. Completed in 1969, the enormous, skinny, rectangular structure long functioned as a miniature city,…
Friedrich Merz always wanted to be chancellor but he’s too tactless to turn Germany around
One year into the chancellorship of Friedrich Merz and the German military is once again on the rise. Yet impolitic leadership, including a spat with Trump, means that Germany’s fortunes are unlikely to change.
Mönchspoint in Tengling: the farmhouse renovation you’ll want to move into
When Andreas Müller committed to the restoration of a centuries-old farmhouse, he came up against the harsh realities of historic redevelopment. After years of work, he has finally brought it back to life.
On the hunt for a vintage Braun collectable? Only/Once Shop is the place to start
What began as Filip Triner’s personal collection of 20th-century Brussels-style design quickly evolved into something bigger. We speak to the collector-turned-vendor of vintage Braun products.
The Cinephile’s 2026 checklist: A Berlin icon, a Brazilian hit and the Criterion closet
From a snazzy cinema in Berlin to a company keeping physical media alive, here are three exceptional cinematic experiences from the Monocle team.
Christian Democrats triumph in Germany but the far-right grows in confidence
Germany’s election reveals a rising far-right, challenging its post-war consensus.
Fine print
Gerhard Steidl has crafted a company in his exacting image – and now he’s expanding his one-street empire with an eye to the future.
Station to station
The second half of this year is packed with must-see design events, architectural projects and exhibitions.
