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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

October 3, 2024

People from around the world flock to Germany for Oktoberfest. Women are increasingly taking on management positions. Plus, people in Denmark seem to trust each other more than anywhere else in Europe. What is the reason for this?

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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

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