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Survey approves improvement of German-American relationship
The relationship between Germany and the United States is improving again. According to a survey conducted by the German embassy in Washington DC, 41% of participants classified the relationship between both states as excellent or good. 48% said, they have a very good general impression of Germany.
Both values are the highest since 2002. The survey is conducted at regular intervals with 1051 participants. In the last survey in October 2008, only 34% of participants classified the relationship as good or excellent.
Many questioned Americans see Germany as a innovation leader in environmental technology and cherished the cultural scene. Also German beer was praised by 35% of the respondents.
At a bottom position was the interest in German sports. Only 15% show some interest. That is not surprising. In Germany soccer is the most popular sports while the Americans favor American Football, Basketball and Baseball. More Americans are interested in German films, music, literature, politics or economy than sports. A clear sign soccer probably will never be one of the bigger ones in the US.
