What does Germany currently stand for? Is the Federal Republic a livable place, safe, senior-friendly, or environmentally conscious? In this episode, find out how Germans view their country, why they currently attribute so few positive qualities to it, and what it takes to shape a desirable future.

Data storage, online surveillance, or video monitoring – how important is privacy to Germans? After all, filming is practically a constant occurrence, whether on buses or trains, at bus stops, in supermarkets and shopping centers, at airports and gas stations, at ATMs, or countless other locations. But can cameras truly reduce crime, or do they simply shift it elsewhere? In this episode, you'll learn not only about Germans' reasons for choosing cars, planes, trains, or buses, but also how the market is developing and how we will travel in the future.

Trust is a central pillar of every society. It stabilizes the social fabric, facilitates cooperation, and promotes harmonious coexistence. But whom do citizens currently trust? In this episode, learn not only about Germans' reasons for choosing cars, planes, trains, or buses, but also how the market is developing and how we will travel in the future.

What is the most popular mode of transport when it comes to holiday travel? Is the choice based on price, time, or sustainability? In this episode, you'll learn not only about Germans' reasons for choosing between car, plane, train, or bus, but also how the market is developing and how we will travel in the future.

Good service is a crucial competitive factor in retail, yet only a quarter of Germans feel it actually exists in Germany. In this episode, discover fascinating findings from our research on consumerism and why the customer should once again be king.

Women are more likely to graduate from high school than men and generally achieve better grades in university. Nevertheless, they are ultimately less successful – why? In this episode, you'll learn not only many fascinating facts and figures about the current and future situation of women in our society, but also how German citizens view gender roles and where these views are currently heading.

As is so often the case in life, the gap between desire and reality is significant when it comes to volunteering. Two-thirds of Germans would like to volunteer, but in reality, less than a third are regularly involved. In this episode, you'll learn not only the reasons for and against volunteering, but also what concrete steps can be taken to ensure the future viability of volunteering.

Was everything better in the old days? Or was it? The majority of Germans would prefer to live in the past if they had the choice. And after the age of 35, they also tend to stop making plans for the future. In this episode, you'll learn not only why it's worth choosing the future – because things certainly weren't better in the past – but also why it's so important to dream and plan throughout your life.

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.