Imagine a school without books, dorms, gyms, labs, tuition fees or even teachers. What are you left with? École 42, an ambitious experimental school that aims to create the next generation of coders. With entry more difficult than Harvard, what does it offer students?

As our society grows more complex, the educational landscape is becoming radically different. Our educational choices have multiplied exponentially, regardless of age, location or level, with the introduction of digital learning. But how effective are these new methods?

Germany has got it good; it skipped the recession, house prices and rent costs are low, and Germans take more holiday time than any other nation in Europe. This is a relaxed and happy nation. And new research shows that on top of all this, it has one of the best employment rates, too.

Do Germans still booze on beer and snack on sausage? Does beauty still equal blonde hair and blue eyes? In our 2015 cultural snapshot of Germany, we demystify cultural myths, shed light on the country’s economic outlook, and explore the emerging and established trends across 11 sectors.