Publications on the Reinhard Mohn Prize 2018

Values play an important role in our lives. As representations of what is desirable, they provide an orientation for our actions and how we interact with each other. Shared and lived values are indispensable for living together in an open, diverse and democratic society. It...

In 2015, one million refugees arrived in Germany. The Germans received them with great commitment - thousands of people welcoming and helping the newcomers. But Germany also showed a different face: attacks on refugee shelters, demonstrations against refugees and a liberal...

What holds our modern society together? What is the proverbial glue that connects people and builds communities? This volume sheds light on the various facets of social cohesion in Germany. The authors understand it as a multi-dimensional phenomenon, including interpersonal...

The Muslim population in Western Europe has been growing since the 1960s. In most countries, Muslims now make up more than five percent of the total population. Despite social tensions, integration is making clear progress. This is the central finding of our Religion Monitor...