Planet panic is real and the ones feeling the crunch are the young. A survey has confirmed that young people are distressed and angry with the state of the world. Despite net-zero initiatives, younger generations are unconvinced by virtue signalling and are turning into climate cynics.

After years of limited movement within the Bundestag, frustrations with the handling of COVID-19, and growing climate concerns, Germans are angling for change. Looking ahead to a brighter post-pandemic future, more Germans are pledging their allegiance to the Green party.

Youth culture is often linked with innovation and radical departures from past norms. But when it comes to the news, German Gen Zers are finding themselves drawn to ‘old’ media. So, how can broadcasters and newspapers build on their trusted status? And what do Zers expect from online news?

How are Gen Yers recalibrating their concepts of family? Why are they rejecting ‘hustle culture’ and gig working? What are they doing to advance the circular economy? And why is this generation so severely hampered by growing wealth inequalities?