Germany boasts an enviable variety of economic centres in both urban and rural areas. Competition between regions is working – if we let it.
New possibilities in rural areas: digital tools, political decisions and a transparent administration can make the countryside an attractive place bringing together innovation and quality of life.
When you can zip away to the city at a moment's notice, living in the countryside can be fun. So, expanding the transport infrastructure is really a question of equal opportunity.
Die meisten Menschen auf der Welt leben in städtischen Gebieten – und es werden immer mehr.
The city is a loud and hectic place, while in the countryside long distances make everyday life harder. Mazda Adli, psychiatrist and stress researcher, explains how the two environments can benefit from each other.