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Thünen explains

Scientific findings are an essential basis for decisions in politics and society that are capable of gaining majority support. To make this basis available to a broad public, we have created the section "Thünen explains". Here we present complex topics from our research areas that are discussed in society in a way that is easy to understand.

Small shops in rural areas

They are something like the heart of a village - the small grocery shops. But their number has been declining for years. That is why there are always initiatives for new shops. Our video shows what should be taken into account and how local authorities, consumers and the public can support such a project.

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Small shops in rural areas

Come to stay

A village is not a small town. When refugees move to rural communities, all those involved face different challenges than in a city. Our multimedia report explains how the municipalities succeed in winning over refugees for rural life in the long term and what they themselves gain from it.

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Come to stay
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