Publishers are concerned that the German edition of a culture voucher for 18-year-olds appears to have foundered.
Germany Saw Sales Grow by 1.8 Percent in 2024
The 2024 German market, while seeing a stabilization in ebook and audiobook markets, saw entrenched shortcomings in literacy continue.
Book-Ban Programming Part of Germany’s Freedom Week
‘Giving the Banned Book a Voice’ is the title of a kick-off event in Germany’s May Freedom of Expression Week.
Germany’s ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ Returns: ‘Argue? Absolutely!’
In its fifth year, Germany’s nationwide engagement in ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ hails disagreement as a benefit—not a barrier.
Germany Sees 1.2-Percent Growth in First Half of Year
Even as the German market shows higher turnover, concerns include fewer consumers, new titles, and international rights sales.
Europe’s Publishers: Anger, Solidarity After Kharkiv Attack
‘The European book community stands with Ukraine,’ the Federation of European Publishers says after the deadly Factor-Druk attack.
Germany’s Freedom of Expression Week Stages More than 90 Events
‘With courage and attitude,’ says Ingo Kretzschmar, Thalia is ‘using our wide reach in bookstores’ to boost freedom of expression.
At Leipzig Book Fair: Young Germans’ Engagement With Books and Reading
Results of a new study presented at Leipzig Book Fair show young Germans reading more but later, buying fewer books but at higher prices.
At Leipzig Book Fair: Börsenverein Will Launch #DemocracyVoteNow
‘Defending democracy, promoting diversity, and strengthening education’ are the themes for the Börsenverein at the Leipzig Book Fair.
UK, German, Italian Publishers on AI Policy Developments
A vote at the EU and a new report from the House of Lords in London prompts international publishing leadership approval, determination.