#Democracy

[…] The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy (NSS) and National Defense Strategy (NDS) at the turn of 2026 marked a critical inflection point in transatlantic relations. Together, they provided [...]

[…] Der richtige ZeitpunktKI, Social Media, Demokratie, Bildung und mehr: Die neue change Ausgabe erzählt von Übergängen, gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen unserer Zeit und von der Kunst, Entscheidungen [...]

[…] Legitimität und Performanz der Demokratie in Deutschland Wie stabil und widerstandsfähig ist die Demokratie in Deutschland? Das hängt entscheidend davon ab, wie sehr die demokratischen Werte und [...]

[…] Germans and Israelis increasingly perceive the relationship between their countries differently. While Israelis continue to have a largely positive view of Germany and its government, the German [...]

[…] New position paper: Strengthening citizen participation in Europe through civic tech in the age of AI How can citizen participation succeed in Europe amid rising polarization, declining trust, and [...]

[…] Governance in International Comparison Managing the peaceful transition of authoritarian states to democracy and a market-economic system represents a tremendous challenge. Whether it comes to [...]

[…] This report is part of the Transformation Index BTI 2026. The regional analysis covers the period from February 1, 2023 to January 31, 2025. The BTI assesses the transformation toward democracy and a [...]

[…] Press Release: Autocracies are on the rise worldwide. A majority of the 137 countries assessed by the BTI – 77 in total – are now governed autocratically. Governments in these systems are increasingly [...]

[…] Through its work, the Bertelsmann Stiftung aims to make democracy crisis-proof and sustainable. Here is an overview of our activities and priorities in this area: Maia Sandu and Michael Otto to [...]

[…] Growing Up in Wellbeing All children have the right to grow up safe and healthy, to learn, pursue their interests, and have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. Yet for many children in [...]