Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
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Germany's government approval rating drops to 15%, the lowest ever, amid rising discontent and political shifts.
The evening, spearheaded by directors Sam Bardouil and Till Fellrath alongside patrons Monique Burger and Christine Würfel-Strauss, arrived at a fraught moment for Berlin, whose cultural scene faces funding cuts of roughly €130 million.
After introductory remarks by president and supervisory board chairman Herbert Hainer, Kasper introduced himself to those present, including CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, board member for sport Max Eberl, sporting director Christoph Freund and Uli Hoeneß. "This is exactly what I've been looking forward to, and it feels like we'll be working here as a strong team over the next few years and developing momentum," said the 43-year-old.
Tattoos and fermentation rarely appear in the same conversation, yet across the world, they share a quiet kinship. Both are practices of transformation, crafts that reshape raw material over time through care and relationships to the land, the spiritual, and the community. Tattooing inscribes identity and ancestry onto skin, while fermentation preserves, nourishes, and binds communities through shared taste and ritual. Both create change, brewing something more than themselves through embodied knowledge passed between generations.
Picture this: Friends clink hazy IPAs on the patio while a private chef sears smash-style sliders over oak coals. The hum of conversation, a crisp pilsner nose, and soft breeze through the trees. This is more idyllic than a restaurant. It's home, but upgraded. No lines, no rush, just good beer and smart food. It's apparent why craft beer and chef-hosted events are becoming so popular.
If you're in Germany long enough you'll discover another common rule that has serious reverence for Sunday, legally speaking. It's called "Sonntag Ist Ruhetag," or Sunday is rest day. If you factor in the German national love for regulations and bureaucracy, it's easy to see how peaceful downtime has become a matter of law. At first, it felt like a little quirk to get used to, but the more I experienced it the more it revealed about my inner mindset.
Budweiser is turning 150 and to celebrate, the beer brand is introducing a yearlong campaign that honors its rich history and American heritage. To kick off an exciting year of celebration, Budweiser debuts brand-new, limited-edition Heritage Can Series 12-pack designed to take fans on a visual journey through the brand's 150-year history. And answers the call of consumers begging Budweiser to bring back vintage can designs.