Kati Krause
Driving forces
As cities become choked with traffic, new ways of keeping urban centres moving are being explored. Perhaps surprisingly, the car is still key, with the auto industry fighting back through car-sharing and more.
Season’s eatings
As the seasons shift, so does our appetite for winter treats. Monocle visits five festive food firms, from a Niigata saké brewer to a Milanese panettone maker, that will elevate any occasion.
Worldy goods
From chairs, lights and blinds to shops and office fit-outs there’s a wealth of exciting designers out there. Here’s our sampler of our favourite finds.
Municipal concerns
Forget the stereotype of the ceremonial mayor. Monocle stalks the corridors of city halls around the world to assess the most powerful and persuasive urban leaders, evaluating their successes, failures and ongoing challenges.
Diplomacy
The US ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Suzan LeVine, talks tax and togetherness.
Defence
Germany mulls a non-citizen army, Ukraine’s military upgrade and the UK’s high-flying eyes.
Market forces
The Monocle Retail Survey returns, scouring the globe for the best new shops and smartest developers. This year’s review is designed to inspire and intrigue, from Buenos Aires to Seoul and beyond.
Upward mobility
As some borders tighten, many cities are opening their doors to lure ambitious businesses. We profile the global hubs holding their doors open and meet the entrepreneurs who accepted the invite.
Europe
The German city that is a favourite among twilight types and how e-bikes will help to ease traffic in Belgium.
State of the nation: Germany
Merkel may be in murky waters at home and in Europe but her country is on the up.
