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Außenblick

How is Germany viewed by the world? The DAAD, GIZ and Goethe-Institut have addressed this question together in the study “Außenblick – International perspectives on Germany in times of the Covid-19 pandemic”. From the perspective of science, culture, economics and politics. A particular focus of the study is the corona pandemic, which affects all areas.

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Video message of the German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the expert exchange on the results of the study "Außenblick" on July 8, 2021

Außenblick

  • Hard-working. Efficient. Reliable.

    Reasons we are respected.

    Germany’s political system is seen as a stable democracy that follows a constitutional rule of law. 

    Reasons we are respected © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut

  • Inflexible. Critical. Hesitant.

    Reasons people shake their heads.

    Germans are often over-cautious and over-critical, or simply unyielding – with extremely high standards. 

    Reasons people shake their heads © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut

  • Reserved. Dominant. Smug.

    What people are warning us about.

    Populist and extremist tendencies are perceived as being on the rise in Germany – no other area of risk is under such diverse discussion abroad. 

    What people are warning us about © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut

  • Solution-oriented. Trustworthy. Responsible.

    What people believe we are capable of.

    Being solution-oriented and competent are attributes used to describe Germany in a wide variety of social areas. 

    What people believe we are capable of © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut

  • Open. Cooperative. Future-oriented.

    What people hope.

    Migration is seen as a reality now and in the future. The desire for an open Germany that embraces this diversity, is both great and global. People hope for an open country and open hearts.  

    What people hope © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut © DAAD/GIZ/Goethe-Institut

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Further Information

Do you have further questions about the study "Außenblick - International perspectives on Germany in times of the Covid-19 pandemic"? Then please contact one of the following persons.

Contact

We are happy to send you a print copy of the study. Please contact Melanie Barón to request one.

Melanie Barón
Referentin Studie Außenblick
Goethe-Institut
+49 (0)89-15921 881
Melanie.baron@goethe.de 

Frederike Berje
Referentin für Studien
Goethe-Institut
+49 (0)89-15921 318
Frederike.berje@goethe.de 

Viola Noll
Stellvertretende Pressesprecherin
Goethe-Institut
+49 (0)160 96 99 09 95
noll@goethe.de 
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