(PDF), 2016 Innovation in Asia Asia's transition from resource-driven, export-led economies to more sustainable growth models based on human capital development, new technology and innovation can be both a challenge and an opportunity for European countries over the next decade. Such development may have...
Bertelsmann Stiftung, Jacques Delors Institut – Berlin (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 eupinions Policy Brief 2016/01: What Millennials Think about the Future of the EU and the Euro What do Europe’s millennials think about the EU and the euro? What do they know about the EU? And what changes would they like to see to the common currency? Anna auf dem Brinke, Katharina Gnath and Philipp Ständer analyse public opinion data for all 28 EU member states and...
Bertelsmann Stiftung (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 Fear not Values The political landscape across Europe is changing rapidly: support for populist parties is on the rise while mainstream parties are losing ground. This report examines whether it is fears or values that drive these changes.
Bertelsmann Stiftung (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 Globalization on the decline: the G20 must take a new stance against protectionism Germany is taking over the G20 presidency at a time of increasing economic and political isolation. All in all, though, international integration has a positive influence on the prosperity of all countries involved. The rising levels of isolation at present mean that...
Bertelsmann Stiftung (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 eupinions Brief: Brexit has raised support for the European Union The decision made by Britain to leave the EU and the political and economic consequences that will follow have made a measurable impact for citizens of other member states: their support of the European Union has grown.
(PDF), 2016 Beyond Crisis Management Refugee flows to Europe are unlikely to subside soon, as many conflicts persist and the average duration of protracted refugee situations worldwide is on the rise. The paper puts forward policy recommendations for a paradigm-shift from reactive to pro-active refugee...
(PDF), 2016 Social Justice in the EU – Index Report 2016 Based on 36 indicators, the Social Justice Index compares the 28 EU states across six dimensions: Poverty prevention, equitable education, labor market access, social cohesion and non-discrimination, health, as well as intergenerational justice.
Bertelsmann Stiftung (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 EINWURF 3/2016 EN - Ballots Mailed, Turnout Boosted Low and socially divided turnout harms Germany´s Democracy. To vote by mail - the only flexible way to cast one´s Ballot - citizens still have to apply before each election. If this hurdle were removed, voter turnout could go back up.
Bertelsmann Stiftung (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 Inclusive Growth for Germany 5: Migrant Entrepreneurs in Germany from 2005 to 2014 Whether a founder, owner of a small-to-medium business or self-employed as a freelance professional, people with a migrant background contribute significantly to the diversity and economic strength of Germany’s labor market and its mid-ranking businesses (Mittelstand). In...
Bertelsmann Stiftung (Publisher) (PDF), 2016 Facts on the European Dimension of Displacement and Asylum: Italy In recent days alone, 12,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean and taken to Sicily. Most of them departed from the Libyan coast seeking refuge and a better life in Europe. That means more than 140,000 people have arrived in southern Italy so far this year....