The basic democratic values have to be communicated again and again, and defended against discrimination, xenophobia and anti-Semitism. How does Germany promote respectful co-existence? An overview of state and social initiatives against racism.
The book branch is in a crisis as fewer people are reading print and younger generations are turning to their smartphone. A look at the facts that show developments in Germany's book industry.
Everyone has their own idea of the best place to live. The Goethe-Institut asked four Germany why they have chosen to live in the countryside or in the city. What about you? Are you a town mouse or country mouse?
77 percent of people live in cities or urban areas, while only 15 percent live in villages with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants. But are big cities really thriving and villages are dying out? The situation is not quite that simple. Here are some facts and trends about urban and rural living in Germany.
Simon Anholt developed the Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index and coined the term “nation branding”. Germany was ranked number 1 in the Nation Brands Index 2017. An interview about Germany’s image – and the responsibility that it creates.
