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Made

Made gives an inside view into the global econmy with gripping business reports from the heart of Europe. Our reporters are where the economic action is.

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1:21

What makes your smartphone smart?

Made ·

2021/06/08

Smartphones couldn't exist without rare earths. They cause it to vibrate, for example, and display vivid colors. So rare earth elements are in huge demand worldwide. But mining them is difficult and bad for the environment, and reserves are finite.

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5:30

Critical raw materials in northern Europe?

Made ·

2021/06/08

Critical raw materials like lithium, rare earths and graphite are in high demand, but in most places they're not readily available. A team of geologists is working to find them in northern Europe - to allow the EU to be less dependent on China.

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10:55

Who constitutes the middle class exactly?

Made ·

2021/06/01

The middle class often stands for growth and stability in a society. But there is still no universal definition, due to differing bases of analysis. Is purchasing power a better indicator than income? We check the facts.

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6:56

Migrants in India & Germany

Made ·

2021/06/01

Countless factories and farms around the world depend on migrant workers. But the pandemic is making life increasingly difficult for migrant labor – as we find out in our report here from India and Germany.

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1:46

The pandemic and migrant labor

Made ·

2021/06/01

The UN estimates there were 164m migrant workers in the world in 2017. But Covid-19 related travel restrictions and curfews have put a halt to the usual waves of labor migration. Some workers returned to their family homes after losing their jobs.

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3:33

Influencers under lockdown

Made ·

2021/06/01

Staying in fancy hotels, gracing the front row at fashion shows, dining in hip restaurants - and posting it all on Instagram. The global pandemic has put a stop to the glamorous lives of influencers and left them trapped at home. How are they coping?

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7:07

Who counts as "middle class”?

Made ·

2021/06/01

Who is “middle class”? In Rwanda it’s a very small group of people, while in Russia it comprises 20 % and in Germany almost half of the population. Three people from three countries: their social progress, their lifestyles and their dreams.

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10:10

Is the toilet the most vital invention ever?

Made ·

2021/05/18

Amazingly, the simple toilet may have saved more lives than vaccines, organ transplants and penicillin combined. We go on a short journey through the history of the plumbing industry.

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2:26

Krieger keeps moving and never stands still

Made ·

2021/05/18

The COVID-19 pandemic means many of us are no longer traveling to work. That makes outdoor activity and sports more important than ever. When we sit too long, muscles break down and problems start. So just get out and exercise!

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5:03

Telemedicine: When a doctor is just a click away

Made ·

2021/05/18

Since the coronavirus struck, telemedicine and virtual visits to the doctor have been booming. Patients can book an appointment to speak remotely to a physician online. Swedish startup Kry has made an app to make it easier.

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5:36

Is it becoming easier to get financing for innovation?

Made ·

2021/05/18

The recent success of BioNTech could encourage more investment in innovative startups. But most need wealthy venture capitalists to provide the necessary cash. What are the risks and what are the possible rewards?

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4:00

FFP2 Medical Masks - The Environmental Impact

Made ·

2021/05/11

With much of the world still in the grip of the pandemic, millions of people have taken to wearing FFP2 masks to protect themselves and others. Where are they produced, and can they be recycled? Get the answers right here.

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6:15

Green Investments

Made ·

2021/05/11

Green investment is taking over financial markets. More than $300 billion flowed into "sustainable" assets last year, smashing the previous year's record. But investing "green" is harder than it sounds. "Greenwashing", misleading marketing, and a lack of global regulation make this booming market a minefield for investors.

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5:05

Fair Trade Football?

Made ·

2021/05/11

The Pakistani city of Sialkot lies at the heart of worldwide production of footballs. Located between Lahore and Islamabad, some 40 million balls are made here every year. In recent times, the manufacturers have faced more scrutiny as consumers pay closer attention to where their kits and footballs come from. We want to find out how fair the industry's production processes really are.

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6:54

How diverse are German companies?

Made ·

2021/05/04

German society is diverse. But appreciating and respecting difference in corporate culture is often easier said than done. The human resources departments of most major companies in Germany have made questions of diversity a central theme.

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8:06

Can businesses aid in the fight against racism?

Made ·

2021/05/04

Racism is a global problem. Following the death of George Floyd, large companies felt compelled to react to the Black Lives Matter movement. What role does the businesses world play in the fight against racism?

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4:12

Recruitment software is racist and sexist

Made ·

2021/05/04

Objective job interviews via artificial intelligence – sounds very promising. More and more companies are using software to diversify their workforces. But analyses show that this software often makes misogynistic and racist employment decisions.

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2:04

Equal rights? Equal opportunity? Not by a long shot

Made ·

2021/05/04

Do men and women have the same opportunities? Not by a long shot—and that has material financial consequences. For there to be true gender equality, a lot of laws will have to be changed. Here are some examples.

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2:15

Moscow: Female pioneers in the metro

Made ·

2021/05/04

Russia's capital has taken a step toward gender equality. Since January of 2021, women can drive the subways again. Until recently, there were 456 professions that women in Russia couldn't participate in. The list still includes 100 jobs.

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4:42

Are NFTs changing the art world?

Made ·

2021/04/28

The future is now: Today, a virtual Mona Lisa or a cat meme can be worth millions. Welcome to the world of NFTs. Fraudulent — or the future of the art world?

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