ParisBerlin
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| description | Magazine on topics in Germany, France and all of Europe |
| publishing company | All Contents Press |
| First edition | February 2004 |
| Frequency of publication | per month |
| Sold edition | 20,000 copies |
| Editor-in-chief | Henri de Bresson |
| editor | Olivier Breton |
| Web link | www.parisberlinmag.com |
| ISSN |
1769-860X |
ParisBerlin is a Franco-German news magazine that reports on daily German and French events from a European perspective. The magazine represents a dynamic bilingual concept that dispenses with traditional translation. Every month ParisBerlin provides information about developments and backgrounds in the fields of politics , business , society , culture and the media .
history
ParisBerlin was founded in 2004 by Pierre Janin , who worked for many French media as a correspondent in Germany for many years: “We are convinced of the importance of Franco-German relations for Europe. Our fate is not just a matter for the responsible politicians, ”wrote Janin in the editorial of the first issue. This was only 40 pages thick. At first the magazine appeared only in French and focused on Germany and Franco-German relations. Originally Janin wanted to found a second magazine called “BerlinParis” to report on current affairs in France. Little by little, ParisBerlin became a half-French, half-German magazine: Articles about Germany appear in French, while those about France are in German. ParisBerlin has two editorial offices: The French one is in Paris, on Rue de Turin in the 8th arrondissement. The German editorial office is based in the Mitte district of Berlin at Choriner Strasse 10.
Mission and development
The articles that appear in ParisBerlin deal with economic, political, but also social and cultural issues from a Franco-German and European perspective. Private initiatives relating to the culture, way of life, literature, theater or cinema of the respective neighboring country are also presented to a wider audience through ParisBerlin.
In 2008, All Contents GmbH, an advertising agency with an intercultural focus, took over the magazine. All Contents pays special attention to political and economic issues. In ParisBerlin, interviews with important personalities from politics and business, such as Alain Minc , Andrea Nahles , Francis Mer , Jean-François Copé , Jean-Marc Ayrault , Jürgen Trittin , Élisabeth Badinter , Werner Hoyer , Volker Kauder , Laurent Wauquiez , are increasingly appearing or Daniel Cohn-Bendit .
In April 2011 (# 63) the French publisher Olivier Breton introduced a changed logo and a new editorial line that gives more space to European topics. In an editorial he describes it as follows: “In view of the amazing current events, we too want to participate in these developments in our own way. (…) Today, when many politicians seem to have re-understood the importance of Franco-German relations (after a few years of confusion); as we are approaching each other in more and more areas; because numerous joint projects, such as Agenda 2020, are progressing faster and faster and regardless of costs; And since we receive support from many sides, the goal is clearer than ever: We want to understand the future, accompany it with a sense of responsibility and intelligence and defend the common vision that we, as Germans and French, associate with it. Our Franco-German model can be a role model under certain conditions. It must arouse respect and desire in the eyes of Europe and the world and provide evidence that our deep and fundamental differences have been defused and overcome for the benefit of both countries. But we shouldn't overlook the fact that our unique and therefore sensitive alliance protects us from our respective weaknesses. ”In this sense, ParisBerlin analyzes and compares the differences between the European states and contributes to mutual understanding and exchange. Editor-in-chief Cécile Calla stood for four years until April 2015 .
The magazine is divided into six sections to make it easier for readers to better understand the European Union and Franco-German relations.
⁃ Die „Debatte des Monats“ setzt sich mit deutsch-französischen und europäischen Fragestellungen auseinander; ⁃ die Rubrik „Leben“ beschreibt in Porträts und Reportagen den Alltag und das Leben der EU-Bürger; ⁃ die Rubrik „Denken“ untersucht und analysiert aktuelle öffentliche Debatten; ⁃ die Rubrik „Entwickeln“ stellt das Europa von Morgen in Frage und konzentriert sich auf politische und wirtschaftliche Projekte; ⁃ die Rubrik „Entdecken“ berichtet über die europäische Kulturszene; ⁃ im „Dossier“ werden Sonderthemen wie beispielsweise „Lobbys“ (PB #98, Mai 2014) oder „Wohin steuert die Autobranche?“ (PB #91, xx 2014) beleuchtet.
Functionality and perspectives
ParisBerlin now appears monthly and is around 100 pages long. It is created by a team of five full-time employees and twenty freelance journalists on both sides of the Rhine. The journalists in Germany are of French origin and those in France are of German origin. In 2009 a second editorial office was founded in Berlin. Despite the increasing popularity of the magazine - thanks to the participation in trade fairs and events, the organization of debates and presentations in high schools and universities - it is always a challenge to ensure the financial survival of the magazine.
Thanks to its 4,500 subscribers across Europe, increased advertising measures and its ties to the intercultural communications agency All Contents GmbH, which shares offices, material and the creative team with the magazine, ParisBerlin can still hold its own. The magazine is also financed through contributions from members of the ParisBerlin Club, a think tank sponsored by Daniel Cohn-Bendit that unites seven leading companies and institutions from Germany and France. These meet regularly to debate the future of Germany and France.
ParisBerlin claims to be in the service of a Europe that can rely on the Franco-German engine. The magazine is constantly working to expand its sphere of influence and effectiveness and is also benefiting from a revival of the Weimar Triangle and the turn to Poland.
distribution
ParisBerlin is available by subscription and is also made available to the readership at selected locations with links to the Franco-German milieu. The magazine is also available in magazine kiosks in Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Austria.