At the Bertelsmann Stiftung, we work strategically not only to draw attention to critical developments, but also to develop constructive solutions to societal problems. In 2022, we engaged in a wide range of activities that are...

Ces dernières années, les assemblées citoyennes se sont rapidement multipliées en Europe. À Bruxelles sont nées les commissions délibératives ; c’est le Parlement francophone bruxellois et le Parlement de la Région de...

In recent years, Citizens Assemblies have spread rapidly throughout Europe. A group of randomly selected citizens deliberatively develops concrete political recommendations. This basic concept of a Citizens Assembly was innovated...

Unsere Welt unterliegt ständiger Veränderung – und das ist gut so! Es gilt, sich aktuellen Herausforderungen mit innovativen Ideen zu stellen, etwa um demokratische Prinzipien zu stärken oder mehr Nachhaltigkeit zu etablieren. Die...

Democratic governments around the globe are increasingly seeking to find new and effective ways to involve citizens in policy making. Through its unique blend of trust between citizens and government, and the existence of a...

Europe benefits when its southern neighbors such as Tunisia can withstand crises on their own. Since a significant part of the country’s grain imports come from Ukraine, sourcing food supplies will become more expensive and...

Social cohesion in Baden-Württemberg declined significantly in the course of the pandemic. Younger people in particular more severely affected. Detailed report on the study results.

Following up on the final report on the Conference on the Future of Europe and its recommendations on a permanent European Citizens’ Assembly or Panel, this conference discussed the following questions: • What are the lessons...

Immer mehr Kommunen in Deutschland orientieren ihre strategische Entwicklung an den Leitbildern der Nachhaltigkeit oder des Gemeinwohls. Beide Konzepte ergänzen sich und können in integrierter Form entwickelt und umgesetzt werden....

The recently concluded Conference of the Future of Europe demanded more opportunities for citizen participation. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised to deliver on this. Brussels wants to be closer to its...