Favorite city 14 - Despite shortage of teachers: students become geniuses

There is a shortage of teachers in Germany. According to the PISA study, a quarter of students cannot read, write or do math properly. This is also noticeable in Lieblingsstadt. For Michael Miteinand, the town's committed mayor, this is an intolerable state of affairs. The Lieblingsstädter find the solution.

Favorite city 13 - On the road with friends: The honorary driving service 'Favorite city coachman'.

Volunteers drive people around the city and surrounding villages. They drive the elderly to the doctor, pick up children from school and bring working people safely to work. They organize shopping services and much more.

Favorite city 12 - Neighbors become partners: self-sufficiency through solidarity farming

The big common goal of achieving food self-sufficiency excites the residents of Lieblingsstadt. Once again, it becomes clear that cooperative approaches are far superior to competitive thinking.

Favorite city 11 - Great cooperation for self-sufficiency

Inspired by Andernach, the 'Edible City' and other successful examples of urban agriculture, Lieblingsstadt aims to become food self-sufficient.

Favorite city 10 - The city becomes safe again

Encouraged by the success of the 'Great Cooperation of Clubs', Mayor Michael Miteinand suggests a 'Great Cooperation for Security'. Police, security companies, sports clubs, fitness studios, motorcycle clubs and interested citizens come together.

Favorite city 9 - clubs cooperate: Angels, athletes and musicians

The project 'Great Cooperation' is launched. It includes the joint use of premises and equipment, as well as interdisciplinary training and lively exchanges between volunteers.

Favorite city 8 - saving the city hospital

The Lieblingstadt clinic not only provided medical care to residents, but was also an important employer. High personnel costs and expensive medical equipment led to the clinic operator having to declare bankruptcy. But the favorite townspeople find a solution.

Favorite city 7 - Gradido model saves traditional brewery from takeover

The courage and entrepreneurial spirit of favorite city dwellers show once again that a sense of community and local identity combined with the Gradido model can achieve the seemingly impossible, especially in difficult times.

Favorite City 6 - How Favorite City's Citizens Save Their Beloved Shoe Factory

Former employees of the Lieblingsstädter Schuhmanufaktur get together - determined to defy fate. They decide to continue doing what they do best on a voluntary basis: making high-quality shoes.

Favorite city 5 - Wolfgang becomes unemployed - together they find an ingenious solution

The 'Lieblingsstädter Schuhmanufaktur' cannot stand up to international competition and has to declare bankruptcy. Many citizens lose their jobs. Wolfgang is one of them. Together with his friends he has the brilliant idea...