Overview

• 65% of Germans aged 14–29 express satisfaction with their personal future, marking a slight increase from 62% in the previous year.
• While personal optimism improves, young Germans view the country's economic and social trajectory as deteriorating, with widespread pessimism about political and societal conditions.
• Mental health challenges are significant, with half of under-30s reporting stress, a third experiencing exhaustion or self-doubt, and 25% indicating a need for psychological treatment.
• Contrary to stereotypes, 81% of young workers are in full-time employment, a higher rate than older generations, though many report burnout and work-related stress.
• Top concerns for German youth include wars in Europe and the Middle East, inflation, housing costs, social division, and climate change.