The German Federal Government’s Strategy for Tackling Loneliness

Abstract

As social awareness grows of loneliness and its adverse and grave impact, some countries have recognized it as a social risk and have taken actions from various angles to address it. Germany, in particular, has drawn attention with its Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth recently initiating efforts to implement its “Strategy against Loneliness.” This article explores the current state of loneliness in Germany, as well as the features and components of the Strategy against Loneliness.