Our next guests on Talking Germany

02.11.2014 Rafael Seligmann,writer and journalist
Rafael Seligmann does not shy away from controversy. In his novels, newspaper articles and other non-fiction publications, the 67-year-old has called for a normalization of German-Jewish relations. His parents fled Nazi Germany, but returned to the country in 1957 together with their Israeli-born son. On Talking Germany Seligmann also discusses Jewish Voice From Germany, a quarterly newspaper he founded in 2012.

10.11.2014 Innegrit Volkhardt, General Manager Bayerischer Hof
The Bayerischer Hof in Munich is one of the top luxury hotels in Germany. For the last 20 years, it's been run by Innegrit Volkhardt, who hosts world-class events such as the Munich Security Conference and the German Film Ball. On Talking Germany, she talks about the family business and how to deal with the international jet set and famous guests.

16.11.2014 Peter Eigen, Transparency International
Peter Eigen co-founded Transparency International in 1993 in Berlin. It is considered the world's leading anti-corruption NGO. Its mission is to stop corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity thorughout society. It works with all individuals and groups, with for-profit and not-for-profit corporations and organisations, and with governments and international bodies committed to the fight against corruption. Peter Eigen joins us on Talking Germany to talk about corruption and how it hinders development.