Why is German national cohesion so strong?

Hard environment creates national character

“The rigorous national character of the Germans is related to natural conditions.” Marcel Hasen, a sociologist at Humboldt University in Berlin, told Life Times "The reporter said that the Germanic people originated in central Germany. The latitude here is higher, the light and heat are insufficient, and there are mostly forest plains. They often have to resist cold and hunger, so they develop serious, conservative, introspective, and cautious character traits.

Although Germany has many world-renowned celebrities such as Goethe, Beethoven, and Hegel, unlike China, which has a history of civilization of 5,000 years, Germany, which has truly historical significance, has been in the world for less than 200 years. There has always been a profound mark of pessimism deep in the soul of the German nation. When the King of Prussia unified the German Empire, he asked the people to abandon the image of "peasants" and "live with dignity" like the British and French. The so-called "Prussian spirit" was formed at this time. For nearly 100 years, Germany has been in turmoil. From the defeats in World War I and World War II to the 40-year Cold War, the Germans created a subtle sense of uneasiness and fear deep in their hearts, which made them firmly believe that everything and people must be quantifiable and usable. What is reflected in form must be done best.

“Strict national character is also regulated by law.” Marcel Hasen pointed out that since the 19th century, Germany has left thousands of laws. There is a joke in Germany: Germans live by the law. Without the law, they would not know how to survive. Germans will unconditionally and consciously abide by the laws and regulations that have been promulgated, the contracts that have been signed, the appointments and promises that have been promised, and the friendships and relationships that have been established.

“Germany is not a nation that acts rashly. Once it embarks on any road, it will persevere to follow this road to the end.” The great German poet Heinrich Heine said accurately It expresses this characteristic of the German nation.