Meaning through work or joy in life? A societal shift in direction.

2026-01-20T10:42:14+01:00January 19, 2026|Categories: Current research|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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.

How do citizens view the year 2026?

2025-12-27T10:41:36+01:00December 27, 2025|Categories: Current research|Tags: , , , , , , |

The fear of societal division has risen significantly, but the objective problems have remained the same. This is the conclusion of the latest study by the non-profit Foundation for Future Issues, for which 2,000 German citizens aged 18 and over were surveyed in a representative sample. While economic pessimism and the loss of trust in politicians have hardly changed, the hope for social cohesion has halved. Consequently, anxiety about the future has also increased considerably.

Podcast: The future of the family - what will it look like in the future?

2025-10-30T15:16:25+01:0012 April 2022|Categories: Podcast|Tags: |

How is the composition of the family changing? Is it even a discontinued model, or is it experiencing a renaissance? What role do money, choice of partner and courage play? In this podcast episode, find out what reasons Germans have for not having children of their own, what influence education has on families and starting a family and what happens to our society if nothing happens.

Podcast: The future of housing - how do we want to live in the future?

2025-10-30T15:16:28+01:0029 March 2022|Categories: Podcast|Tags: |

How do we want to live in the future? Digitised and networked, in the countryside or in the city centre, together or even alone? In this podcast episode, find out what demands will be placed on housing, which forms of living are fit for the future and why the distance to the nearest retirement home will be just as important as the distance to the nearest school when looking for a home.

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