Albrecht Fuchs
Light in the dark
Henriette Reker, Köln's new mayor, was stabbed before her election. Weeks later, hundreds of women were assaulted. At a time of unrest, can she give the city a glimmer of hope?
Wealth of good material
Germany’s financial powerhouse has a lesser-known face as a quietly influential news hub. Monocle visits to discover a city rich in newspapers and broadcasters unafraid to deal with complex stories.
Teutonic lights
Monocle crosses the real Germany to discover the people shaping its future. Our journey aims to update outdated notions of the country’s character and global outlook, profiling the nation’s innovators.
Top of the glass
For five decades, a German family business has refined the 'perfect' glass washer. By leveraging employee expertise, this simple, non-electric device is now sold in more than 50 countries worldwide.
