Family in transition: Why more and more people are choosing not to have children

2026-06-04T08:38:10+02:00June 4, 2026|Categories: Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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/

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Who is most satisfied in their job – from trainee to civil servant

2026-04-09T09:16:41+02:00April 9, 2026|Categories: Forschung aktuell|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.

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42nd German Tourism Analysis 2026

2026-02-05T11:34:28+01:00February 5, 2026|Categories: Forschung aktuell|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Despite economic pressures, social conflicts and a tense general mood, the frequency of travel continues to increase, and more money is being spent than ever before.

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

2026-01-20T10:42:14+01:00January 19, 2026|Categories: Forschung aktuell|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.

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How do citizens view the year 2026?

2025-12-27T10:41:36+01:00December 27, 2025|Categories: Forschung aktuell|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.

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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.

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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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