Der Wohlstand Deutschlands hängt von der Innovationsfähigkeit seiner Unternehmen ab. Doch das wirtschaftliche und geopolitische Umfeld ist herausfordernd wie nie. Welche Folgen hat das für die Innovationstätigkeit der deutschen...

Democracies face the challenge of aligning short-term political priorities with the long-term interests and perspectives of future generations. At the same time, international experience shows that institutional reforms can help...

The Policy Brief provides a concise summary of the study’s main findings. It highlights key applications, risks and recommendations for the responsible use of AI in citizen participation.

The study shows how AI can make citizen participation more accessible, efficient and scalable. It also identifies key risks and offers recommendations for responsible use.

The transition towards a more sustainable society is increasingly shaping politics, the economy and people’s everyday lives in Germany. But how do people in Germany view this transformation? What expectations and concerns shape...

Der Einsatz von KI-Anwendungen verändert die Struktur der Wirtschaft spürbar. Das hat Auswirkungen auf zentrale gesamtwirtschaftliche Größen wie die Produktivität, das Beschäftigungsniveau und die Höhe des Bruttoinlandsprodukts....

Deutschland befindet sich inmitten einer Zeitenwende. Geopolitische Umbrüche, technologische Disruptionen und die Notwendigkeit einer umfassenden Dekarbonisierung stellen das historische Erfolgsmodell des Industriestandorts vor...

Structural transformation is often framed as an economic and technological challenge. Yet its success may ultimately be decided at the ballot box. Drawing on unique microdata covering all federal regional development programs in...

Who is the Bertelsmann Stiftung? What are our goals? How do we carry out our work? This brochure is meant to provide clear, concise answers to those questions and others. After all, transparency is one of our core principles. We...

"Inspiring people. Shaping the future. Participating in an globalized world." This motto summarizes the work carried out by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. Effective participation in society requires both the ability to act and the...