Englische Version: German Federal Government's strategy to counter loneliness
Millions of people in Germany are affected by loneliness. The Federal Government’s strategy to counter loneliness is the first time tackling the issue of loneliness comprehensively and with a variety of measures in Germany. Loneliness has many faces and causes and is not a question of age. The aim of the strategy is to strengthen social connection and shed more light on loneliness in order to prevent and alleviate loneliness in all age groups.
The strategy includes five objectives towards strengthening social cohesion, connection and interaction, These objectives, namely (1) raising public awareness, (2) strengthening knowledge, (3) strengthening practice, (4) acting across sectors, and (5) supporting people – expanding services, are explained in more detail in the strategy. They are underpinned by measures that are already being implemented as well as initiatives that are being envisioned and yet to be reviewed. The strategy is designed for the long term, and a first assessment is to be conducted at the end of the 20th legislative period.
