Not even one in five Germans (18%) meets up with their friends at least once a week – twenty years ago, the figure was 28 percent. Members of the younger generation are particularly less likely to meet up: among those under 35, only one in three (32%) currently spends time regularly with their friends, compared to 56 percent in 2004.

Two-thirds of Germans believe that social media has a rather negative impact on society. This critical view is particularly widespread among those with higher levels of education. Skepticism towards platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter has increased. While social networks were long valued for their ability to connect people and promote the free flow of information, the tide is now turning, and a clear majority views them with increasing skepticism.

Folk festivals are more than just opportunities to have fun – they are also an expression of regional culture and tradition. In Germany, three out of five citizens currently visit folk festivals or fairs at least once a year – just as frequently as ten or twenty years ago. More than one in three Germans expresses the desire to ride the carousel more often, try their luck at the lottery booth, or simply enjoy some delicious food.

Currently, three out of four Germans regularly – at least once a week – take the time to enjoy a coffee, often accompanied by a piece of cake. Will this continue in the future?

Only just over one in two Germans are satisfied with their current job. Ten years ago, it was 3 out of 4 respondents. How did this change come about?

In a leisure world offering almost endless possibilities, board games have been experiencing a renaissance for several years. Young adults and parents, in particular, play them often and with great enjoyment.

Water parks offer much more than just the opportunity to swim. They combine water fun, relaxation, and adventure, and cater to visitors of all ages. How popular are they, and where do they go from here?

When eating out, taking a taxi, at the hairdresser, or even in many restrooms – tipping is second nature to most Germans. But how much is appropriate?

In Germany, 29 percent of the population can imagine living in a city without cars. Interest in a car-free lifestyle is higher in urban areas than in rural areas.

A slight majority of people currently feel more stressed than they did a few years ago. The distribution within the different age groups is striking. While almost two thirds of those under 30 feel an increase in stress levels, „only“ just under a third of those over 65 do.