Corruption is especially prevalent in the building industry where firms are often happy to grease a palm to get the green light for their project. The state prosecutor in Regensburg is currently looking into a case involving local politicians.

Corruption is especially prevalent in the building industry where firms are often happy to grease a palm to get the green light for their project. The state prosecutor in Regensburg is currently looking into a case involving local politicians.

Flash cars, private jets and yachts: the lives of many top managers are filled with luxury and privilege. Aleksander Ruzicka was one of them, until a criminal conviction saw him spend 8 years behind bars.

Corruption costs the German economy around 100 billion Euros a year. Many of the perpetrators are from the wealthiest section of society. So why do high-earning executives try to top up their paycheck through crime?

Corruption is a pervasive issue around the world and one that has a way of grabbing headlines. This year saw a number of political leaders face up to charges of corruption and abuse of power. We look at the facts.

Brown eyes or blue – take your pick! Gene editing now makes it possible to choose certain attributes in a baby long before it's born. It may be possible, but it's also illegal - at least in Germany.

DW talks to David McAllister, who organizes an annual event in Germany for people who want help in becoming parents. It offers information and functions as a showcase event for specialist clinics.

It's big business and it's growing. Specialist clinics adopt ever more sophisticated methods and make a pile of money in the process. DW visits one and talks to the staff there.

Assisted reproduction is booming in Germany. But there are strict legal limits here on what is allowed, so services are accessed abroad – like eggs from the Czech Republic, for example, or surrogate mothers in Ukraine. The ethical issues are complex.

Assisted reproduction helps people fulfil their wish to have a child. In Germany, it's a growth industry. Treatment often takes a long time, and the costs can be very high. DW talks to some couples in Germany about the ordeal and the joy.