Why Germans don’t flaunt their flag

Summary

Why are Germans so reluctant to put their patriotism on show, and why are their national symbols so politically charged? With national coach Jürgen Klopp calling for his countrymen to "reclaim the flag" and avoid "leaving national pride up to the wrong people", can football provide the common ground to heal a divided nation? Chapters: 0:00 - Where are all the German flags? 1:20 - Germany's complex relationship with national pride 3:45 - Post-WWII history and taboos around the flag 6:10 - The 2006 World Cup: A shifting perspective 8:50 - Public perception and modern debates 10:45 - What…

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