According to only about a quarter of German citizens (2026: 27%), the German education system is well prepared for the future. Even though this figure has risen significantly compared to the past (2021: 10%), a large majority of the population remains skeptical. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the BAT Foundation for Future Issues, for which 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample.
While Germans' trust in their education system has risen slightly over the past five years, three-quarters of the population still view the situation critically. Given declining PISA scores and falling basic skills, the fundamental question arises: What must education achieve in a world that is changing faster than any curriculum? In this episode, learn why basic skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic are the real "future skills" in the age of ChatGPT, what responsibility parents bear long before the first day of school, and how artificial intelligence is changing the traditional examination system. Also in this episode, find out why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing, and why the industry needs to reposition itself between growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. For current research: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/familie-im-wandel-warum-sich-immer-mehr-gegen-kinder-entscheiden/
Currently, 100 women in Germany have 135 children; ten years ago, the figure was 159. The increasing childlessness in Germany is primarily an expression of growing insecurity – not a lack of desire for a family. Those who choose not to have children usually cite not just one reason, but a whole range of reservations that reinforce each other. In this episode, learn why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing – and why the industry needs to reposition itself amidst growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. For current research: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/familie-im-wandel-warum-sich-immer-mehr-gegen-kinder-entscheiden/
Currently, 100 women in Germany have 135 children; ten years ago, the figure was 159. The increasing childlessness in Germany is primarily an expression of growing insecurity – not a lack of desire for a family. Those who choose not to have children usually cite not just one reason, but a whole range of reservations that reinforce each other.
Cruises are experiencing strong growth and reaching new target groups: The return rate has more than doubled to 17 per person per three days, and interest among non-cruisers remains high at 22 per person per three days. At the same time, criticism persists – three out of five people associate this form of travel with environmental problems. In this episode, learn why cruises are becoming increasingly attractive, how travel behavior is changing, and why the industry needs to reposition itself amidst growth, sustainability, and a new travel culture. See the Chart of the Week: https://www.stiftungfuerzukunftsfragen.de/chart-der-woche/
Work as a meaningful life task is losing its significance. More and more people are striving for a balance between self-realization and quality of life. Young people, in particular, are placing greater emphasis on enjoyment and freedom. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the non-profit FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ISSUES, for which over 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample.
Work as a meaningful life task is losing its significance. More and more people are striving for a balance between self-realization and quality of life. Young people, in particular, are placing greater emphasis on enjoyment and freedom. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the non-profit FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ISSUES, for which over 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample.
Over 35 million pets live in Germany – they provide support, offer companionship, and shape our daily lives more than we realize. But what does our love for animals say about us as a society? In this episode, find out why more and more people are regularly interacting with animals, how pets help alleviate loneliness and stress, and what developments will change our relationship with them in the future: from insect-based food and digital health trackers to robot dogs and pet-friendly nursing homes.
Over 35 million pets live in Germany – they provide support, offer companionship, and shape our daily lives more than we realize. But what does our love for animals say about us as a society? In this episode, find out why more and more people are regularly interacting with animals, how pets help alleviate loneliness and stress, and what developments will change our relationship with them in the future: from insect-based food and digital health trackers to robot dogs and pet-friendly nursing homes.
Travel costs vary not only by destination or season, but also by income, place of residence, and age. Those with more financial flexibility plan differently. People living in metropolitan areas have different priorities than those from rural regions. And depending on age, needs, expectations, and willingness to pay change. On average, Germans spend €130 per travel day. This figure seems stable, almost reassuring. But it represents a societal range that is greater than the number suggests.
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