Young Germans are acutely susceptible to feelings of loneliness in modern society, according to a new study published on Monday as the government launches a campaign highlighting the issue. “Who knew that younger people are among the loneliest after coronavirus. This finally deserves attention,” Family Affairs Minister Lisa Paus told the Funke media group of newspapers. “We must take loneliness, including that of young people, seriously and take action,” Paus said, noting that the issue also impacts political participation and, ultimately, democracy. According to the study by the Bertelsmann F…