Teenagers are often told they spend too much time on their devices. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As digital natives, they could use their skills to found start-ups – but they often find obstacles placed in their way. Why?

A former Soviet military cargo aircraft, the Antonov 225 is the world’s biggest plane. It causes a sensation wherever it lands.

The EU has launched legal action against Germany and six other member states for failing to police cheating by carmakers in emissions tests. We discuss the issues with market researcher Andreas Bremer.

VW’s fortunes are impacting Salzgitter. If the carmaker switches to e-mobility, jobs in gas-engine production at its plant there may be at risk. VW’s losses mean it pays much less tax, causing havoc in the city’s budget.

The introduction of the Euro was hailed as a success story, with countries clamoring to join the Eurozone. But now doubts are growing about the bloc. Was it built along a political fault line?

China is jockeying to become the world’s industrial superpower. State-owned companies are targeting key technologies and global market leaders. High on the list are German companies like Krauss-Maffei.

Global insecurity and low interest rates has investors looking for a safe haven. They're finding it in gold, which many regard as a crisis-proof currency. That means busy times at Goldhaus Degussa in Frankfurt.

La Bella Italia – that's history now. Italy is plagued by high debt, youth unemployment, corruption and a decrepit bureaucracy. The government hopes to boost stability and efficiency through constitutional reforms.

Studio guest is Hans-Peter Burghof from the University of Hohenheim. Made in Germany will be discussing the situation in the EU and the problems caused by ever-increasing debt and the ongoing banking crisis.

Debt can drive people to despair and countries to go to war. But it also can be beneficial, for example when it’s an investment that boosts the economy. How much debt can we afford?