Gender pay gap: a huge problem in France and Germany #Futur2

The Gender Pay Gap continues to be a huge problem in society. Women, on average, receive lower pay than men. This disparity can be attributed to a range of legal, social, and economic factors. These include issues such as gender based discrimination, the difference in treatment between mothers and fathers in the workplace, parental leave policies, and societal expectations of gender roles. Continuer la lecture de « Gender pay gap: a huge problem in France and Germany #Futur2 »

Beyond borders: unveiling police brutality during demonstrations across France and Germany #Futur2

In France, such as in Germany, cases of police violence are increasing. Clashes with the police are numerous in both countries. Recently in France, the violence committed by the police during the demonstrations against the pension reform has led to controversy. France has been singled out by the UN and Amnesty International. These images of violence have gone around the world. In France, cases have increased since the 2010s. The article investigates police violence during protests in France and Germany, noting rising clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators, recent incidents, and historical context. Personal stories of those affected underscore issues of racial profiling, harassment, and wider societal implications related to police behavior.

by Kathrin Glatzel, Emma Larbi and Aïssata Soumaré

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From Trash to Treasure: Tackling food waste in France and Germany #Futur2

More than 20 million tons of edible food go to waste in Germany and France every year. That could save more than 20 million people dying from hunger yearly. Why do we waste so much food? What are possible solutions to fight this tremendous prodigality? And what are the differences between France and Germany in handling the problem?

Élisabeth Crépin-Leblond, Ronja Miska, Simon Weber and Julie Zulian have put their reporting in a multimedia storytelling you can visit here:

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