Germans swap friends for screens in their free time
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Germans swap friends for screens in their free time August 25, 2026 Germans are spending less of their free time socializing with friends and more on individually planned and digital activities, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
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Germans swap friends for screens in their free time August 25, 2026 Germans are spending less of their free time socializing with friends and more on individually planned and digital activities, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
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