Tell us: What do you think of the drinking culture in Germany?

Tell us: What do you think of the drinking culture in Germany?

From famous folk festivals like Oktoberfest to its summer beer garden culture, drinking plays a huge role in life in Germany. We'd love to know what surprised you about the country's boozy customs after moving here, and if you think it should change.

Millions of people in Germany are dependent on alcohol or nicotine - current figures from the "Yearbook Addiction 2025" show this. Experts therefore demand an increase in prices.

Holger Eichele warns: beer production costs a lot more. Germans drink too little beer, prices have to rise.

Millions of people are in part severely affected by alcohol and smoking, the "Yearbook Addiction 2025". Prices for alcohol would have to be high, says one demand. Does the youth hope?

Millions of people have a problem with alcohol and nicotine, as figures from the "Yearbook Addiction 2025" show. Experts consider higher prices to be an effective solution - because alcohol is particularly affordable in Germany.

Does alcohol have to be so cheap? This is what the main point of addiction asks – and recommends slightly higher excise taxes on various high-percentage drinks.