#Democracy

[…] 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: The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] 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 [...]

[…] The idea of democracy seems simple enough right? Majority rule. But that can be tough to square with American presidential elections. After all, in the 21st century, two American presidents have [...]

[…] Youth Declaration on Creating Healthy Societies Youth Declaration on Creating Healthy Societies - Building well-being, resilience, and trust YOUTH DECLARATION ON CREATING HEALTHY SOCIETIES - Building [...]

[…] Press Release: Liz Mohn, founder and honorary member of the Board of Trustees, says: "I would like to personally thank Werner Bauer for his extremely successful track record and trusting cooperation [...]

[…] 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 [...]