Projectlist

More participation for a Europe of the Citizens

German-Israeli relations are facing new challenges today. With this situation in mind, the Bertelsmann Stiftung founded the German-Israeli Young Leaders Exchange.

A democratic and civil society is not a given good. It depends on citizens taking responsibility for the common good and participating in the solution of social problems. People who are committed to tolerance, solidarity, equality...

Democracy is facing major challenges both in Germany and on the international level. Key institutions of democracy in Germany, such as elections and parliaments, are losing legitimacy.

Democracy is under stress. Social and technological changes require systemic adjustments. To protect democracy, we need to rethink it. We show how our political institutions can become more resilient, digital and inclusive. This...

The Religion Monitor provides a better understanding of how we can find a way for people of different cultural and religious backgrounds to live together in harmony.

The BTI project analyzes and compares transformation processes to democracy and market economy worldwide. We want to identify successful strategies for shaping change.

Democracy is changing, not least in digital spaces. We mustn’t passively standby but get active. It is time for an upgrade for public discourse (societal level), infrastructures (systemic level), and foresight capabilities...