#Democracy

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] Paris: Network for Participation & Deliberation in Europe strengthens citizen participation – High-level event sends political signal Democratic systems across Europe are under pressure. In this [...]

[…] Paris: Network for Participation & Deliberation in Europe strengthens citizen participation – High-level event sends political signal Democratic systems across Europe are under pressure. In this [...]

[…] Discourse and Participation – For greater engagement in times of conflict and artificial intelligence Democracy thrives on heated but constructive debate, broad-based participation and sound [...]

[…] China’s rise, the Unites States’ withdrawal, Russia’s attack – the world order is changing. Weakened multilateral institutions and increasing domestic political polarisation are shaping the [...]

[…] Why new Guidelines? Participatory and deliberative processes are increasingly used across Europe. While numerous recommendations already exist for conducting dialogue and deliberation phases, there [...]

[…] The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) marks a decisive turning point in global development policy. For Europe, it creates both a strategic challenge and an [...]