#Democracy

[…] Gütersloh – May 09, 2025. Despite the historic connection and official friendship between Germany and Israel, a new survey conducted by the Bertelsmann Stiftung to mark the 60th anniversary of [...]

[…] More than 80% of Europe’s digital technologies and infrastructures are imported, and 70% of the foundational AI models used globally originate in the United States. Meanwhile, European companies [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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, [...]

[…] After two days of intense discussions, fruitful collaboration, and new insights, we are reflecting on the event [read the conference report here]. One of the most remarkable aspects was the global [...]

[…] At the beginning of the year, stories circulated about supposed bedbugs in Paris hotels, capturing the attention of the European media just as much as the claim made by U.S. presidential candidate [...]

[…] 623,000 online votes: strong response to the recommendations of the “Forum against Fakes” There has been wide public support for the recommendations of the Citizens’ Panel “Forum against Fakes” on how [...]