Dear Friends:

In October, the Goethe-Institut in North America launched the transatlantic online magazine Gegenüber. Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German: gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science. Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, German-American quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics. 
This online magazine is aimed at people in North America who are interested in transatlantic exchange and the continent’s shared history with Germany. Gegenüber also addresses people with an emotional connection to Germany and those who would like to stay in Germany for an extended period. The magazine is available in English, German, Spanish, and French. 

The topic of the first issue is: “Too Much, Enough, and Next to Nothing.” It delves into the intertwined narratives of excess and scarcity, unbridled expansion, and creating a sustainable future.