Stephan: Americans, perhaps because 64 per cent of us have never been out of the country, believe that the American quality of life is the best in the world. It is the lie we tell ourselves over and over, and few dare say it isn't so. But SR is dedicated to presenting the actual facts. If we cannot tell ourselves the truth we cannot make the changes so desperately called for.
Germans are living the best life, but the French and Danish are not so far behind.
For the sixth year in a row, Germany gained the top spot in the Quality of Nationality Index (QNI), a ranking of nationalities based on the levels of freedom and quality of life citizens enjoy. The study was conducted by law professor Dimitry Kochenov and published by UK-based international immigration consultants Henley & Partners, who also produces an annual ranking of the world’s most powerful passports.