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Well-organized democracies better at navigating the pandemic

10.12.2021 , Press Release

Well-organized democracies better at navigating the pandemic

[...] Press Release: Well-organized democracies better at navigating the pandemic Is there a magic formula for getting through the pandemic with flying colors? What key factors help prevent eroding public trust in the state and democracy? An international study by us compared 29 OECD and EU countries to find out how well equipped they are to cope with the crisis. Sweden, New Zealand and Germany top the list; Greece also[...]

Demographic change is leading to massive income losses in developed countries

12.12.2019 , Press Release

Demographic change is leading to massive income losses in developed countries

[...] Press Release: In Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Austria and the United States, growth in average real per capita incomes (GDP per capita) is expected to be reduced by between €2,300 and €12,500 in 2010 prices by 2050, solely due to demographic aging and – except the USA – a lower working age population. These are the results of a study carried out by the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO)[...]

Religious tolerance is widespread – but it does not extend to Islam

11.07.2019 , Press Release

Religious tolerance is widespread – but it does not extend to Islam

[...] Press Release: In Germany, a majority of members of the various religions believe that democracy is a good form of government. This is one finding of the study "Religious Diversity and Democracy," based on our 2017 Religion Monitor and a follow-up survey in 2019. According to the findings, 89 percent of the German population supports democracy. Among Christians, 93 percent of those surveyed express this[...]

Experts criticise lack of educational reforms in EU member states

21.02.2017 , Press Release

Experts criticise lack of educational reforms in EU member states

[...] Opportunities for social participation in Europe are unevenly distributed. Exactly how much need is there for socio-political reform in the individual EU member states? Are the reforms undertaken enough to even out social imbalances? A Europe-wide survey of experts shows there is still a lot of work to be done, particularly when it comes to the education system and the integration of foreigners. Press Release[...]

Scandinavia is Global Leader in Social Cohesion

16.07.2013 , Press Release

Scandinavia is Global Leader in Social Cohesion

[...] English-speaking countries rank above average; immigration levels statistically insignificant Gütersloh News Item Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland have the highest levels of social cohesion, followed by Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand, according to the Social Cohesion Radar, a study released today by the Bertelsmann Stiftung and Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany. The study, which examines 34[...]

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