Over 1,000 lobbyists come and go in the German Parliament. Many of them are corporate lobbyists who seek to directly influence policy decisions. How much lobbying is too much lobbying?

The job of lobbyists is to persuade governments to act in line with the interests they represent. They seek to influence legislation and steer policy. There are 20,000 lobbyists in Brussels. What exactly are they doing?

Anna-Maija Mertens, head of Transparency International Germany, has nothing against dialogue between politics and business. But she doesn't think it should take place behind closed doors. When does the 'influence industry' become dangerous?

DW's best-dressed host Gerhard Elfers discusses fashion offences and sartorial disasters in the world of business and politics. This week he turns his attention to the disturbing length of President Trump's ties.

Some parts of Germany have undergone a complete “energy transition.” The Ellhöft wind farm in North Frisia has made local farmers rich. They produce more electricity than they use and have more electric cars than anywhere else in the country.

Bitcoins, Ether, Monero - cryptocurrencies can be loaded onto your smartphone in exchange for hard currency - and then used to buy almost anything online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of virtual currencies? An explanation.

The Bitcoin has jumped from one record high to another. So when and where can you pay with this digital currency? And what are the drawbacks of this globally booming currency. A DW reporter goes in search of answers in Berlin.

DW talks to Christine Kiefer, founder of the network "Fintech Ladies", about internet currencies. Do they pose a threat to banks and offer a platform for criminals or will they soon be used by everyone?

Digitalization and connectivity are presenting the car industry with enormous challenges. Newcomers like Tesla are also changing the sector. We talk to Andreas Bremer from the IfA Market Research Institute about the future of automaking.

Many Greeks cannot make ends meet after years of an imploding economy and austerity imposed by the country’s creditors. They need help, often in the form of free food, free meals and free medical care.