The European Parliament elections will be held on June 9th. But how important is this for Germany? How European do Germans feel, and how do they assess the future of Europe? Will we grow closer together, or drift further apart? In this episode, find out how a European identity can develop and what significance this has for our future.
Good manners and appropriate etiquette govern our interactions. But values and norms change over the years. What will be the unwritten rules in 2024? Will it still be acceptable to go out without your partner? Is a handshake always the standard greeting, and is it essential to be open to other opinions? In this episode, find out what is currently considered good manners and what behavior most Germans believe should be taken for granted.
Finally, it's vacation time, but the holiday budget is tight. This is a situation increasingly common in Germany. However, very few want to spend their precious vacation weeks at home. Therefore, some travelers need or want to save money, and the potential for budget travel is correspondingly high. In this episode, we'll learn how and where Germans are cutting back to still enjoy a relaxing vacation, and where the travel market as a whole is headed in the future.
Three out of four Germans currently desire more moments of enjoyment in their lives, significantly more than just a few years ago. While the topic of enjoyment might initially bring to mind indulgences, Germans also value time for themselves and peace and quiet, in addition to good food. This episode explores what Germans understand by enjoyment. Which indulgences are popular, what hinders enjoyment, and what do they need to truly experience pleasure?
The four-day workweek is widely discussed in Germany and is often seen by the younger generation as an ideal scenario for modern working conditions that would make life easier. A shift in values has taken place, and work is no longer half of life. In this episode, learn about the advantages of reduced working hours, why most concerns are unfounded, and where and how it is already being successfully implemented.
Gardening is trending. More and more Germans love growing their own fruit and vegetables and transforming their homes into an "urban jungle." This reflects a deep longing for nature, self-sufficiency, and community. Gardening offers a way to fulfill these needs and promote a sustainable lifestyle. In this episode, you'll learn not only where this longing comes from and where it will lead, but also many fascinating facts about gardening in Germany. For example, do you know why carrots are orange? Or why allotment gardens are called "Schreber"?
Financial planning for retirement is a crucial issue in a society where life expectancy is steadily increasing and the birth rate is declining. For many, the statutory pension will simply no longer be sufficient. Consequently, a growing number of citizens are showing interest in high-yield investments such as stocks and funds to bolster their retirement savings. In this episode, learn how Germans are currently planning for their retirement, what will be important in the future, and what else you should consider when planning for retirement – regardless of the financial aspects.
More and more Germans are choosing not to have children. The birth rate in Germany is currently 1.36 children per woman, which is too low to halt population decline. Why is this? What does this mean for the future, and what needs to be done to counteract childlessness? In this episode, find out why increasing numbers of Germans are deciding against having children and what can be done to create a future with more children.
In a time when the use of ChatGPT and similar programs is constantly increasing, the development of artificial intelligence is the subject of controversial debate. A slight majority of the population expects significant changes in life due to AI and views its development as groundbreaking for the future.
Almost half of all Germans regularly pursue a personal hobby in their free time. Five years ago, only about one in three made time for an individual pastime. This increased interest in hobbies is also reflected in the question of whether Germans have rediscovered an old hobby. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, roughly one in ten has returned to an old passion.
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