Over half of the surveyed youth express dissatisfaction with local leisure opportunities, finding existing options insufficient, too expensive, or unattractive. They desire more variety, affordable options, and informal meeting places without constant adult supervision.

Many young people plan to leave Waldshut-Tiengen after graduation due to limited career prospects, restricted study opportunities, and a feeling of disconnection from their city. The study emphasizes the urgency of creating attractive future prospects to prevent youth migration.

Youth seek more opportunities to pursue their interests independently without pedagogical framework. They demand informal meeting places, self-organized projects, and more receptiveness to their ideas, showing their readiness to engage when given the opportunity.