Here is a roundup of the latest headlines that Germany is talking about on April 11 and April 12, 2026: Most people in Germany say everyday interactions have become less friendly, while still viewing themselves as polite. A YouGov survey for the language learning app Babbel found 59% perceive a harsher tone than five years ago, although 85% consider themselves to be courteous. Older respondents were more critical, with 65% of the Boomer generation reporting a decline in manners, compared with