#Democracy

[…] Ukraine’s future membership in the EU and the official negotiation process turn a spotlight on a variety of topics, but ensuring security and defence are the overarching challenges. In a high-level [...]

[…] Press Release: The Nordic countries and Spain top the ranking of 30 OECD and EU states for their climate efforts, having clearly done their homework. These nations have set ambitious targets for [...]

[…] The Bertelsmann Stiftung's project ‘Forum against Fakes – Together for a Strong Democracy’ aimed to go beyond traditional citizen participation and to initiate a broad public debate on how to deal [...]

[…] Press Release: Moldovan President Maia Sandu and German entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Otto are the recipients of the Bertelsmann Stiftung's 2025 Reinhard Mohn Prize. According to the award [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] Europa now needs a "security policy decade" by Christian Mölling Trump’s re-election has cast a shadow over Europe. The Old World is already more vulnerable than it has been for a long time. The [...]

[…] Donald Trump’s return to the White House is a real possibility, with polls showing a razor-thin margin as Election Day looms. Political leaders and the public in Germany and Europe appear to [...]

[…] Americans are going to the polls. On November 5, they will be electing their next president – perhaps even their first female president. Daniela Schwarzer, member of our Executive Board, explains how [...]

[…] Eastern Europe and the Balkan – Pioneers for more Participation National ministry officials and representatives from civil society out of nine countries, Albania, Armenia, Czechia, Greece, Lithuania, [...]

[…] Press Release: Better involvement of and support for young people is essential to creating a healthier, more equitable, and future-proof society. That is the key message of a declaration published by [...]